![]() For the first time, the cases are made of steel and titanium, accompanied by a grained dial. The new limited edition “Everest” models stand out from the mainstream Overseas collection due to their sportier, more fast-paced aesthetic. Vacheron Constantin Overseas “Everest” Chronograph and Dual Time Limited Editions So how can one pay tribute to one of Mother Nature’s most formidable creations? Swiss watch manufacture Vacheron Constantin is doing so with the introduction of two new limited editions: the Overseas chronograph “Everest” and the Overseas dual time “Everest”. Known by its Nepalese neighbours as Sagarmatha (meaning “mother goddess of the sky”) and as Chomolungma (“mother goddess of the universe”) in Tibet, Mount Everest towers over the world at an incredible 8848 meters high. Temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and winds of 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). Back to top.A 60 million year-old mountain, growing a quarter of an inch every year. Price: US$37,000 or 53,500 Singapore dollarsįor more information, visit .Ĭorrection September 21, 2021: The case and case back are titanium, and not steel as indicated in an earlier version of the article. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Overseas Chronograph “Everest”įunctions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, and chronograph Price: US$31,300 or 44,900 Singapore dollars Strap: Grey Cordura fabric with folding clasp, additional strap in grey rubberĪvailability: Now at Vacheron Constantin boutiques Vacheron Constantin Overseas Overseas Dual Time “Everest”įunctions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone with day and night indicator However, according to VC, the steel bracelet found on the standard Overseas will fit, and is available to purchase separately, though it won’t be an exact match given the material. Both models are accompanied by a grey Cordura fabric strap that matches the dial, as well as a textured rubber strap. And the 22k gold rotor bears a relief depiction of Mount Everest based on one of Mr Richard’s photographs of the mountain.Īnd as is standard for the Overseas, the Everest editions are delivered on a variety of straps, although not a bracelet. The bridges and base plates have been coated in NAC, resulting in a dark grey finish. Mechanically, both Everest editions are unchanged from the standard versions, though the movements are dressed differently. The grey dials have a granular, stamped finish, matched with hands and markers in a glossy dark grey, though they are all solid, 18k gold that’s been coated. Though novel, the steel-and-titanium mix has been used by VC in the earlier generation of Overseas from 2009, albeit in a different configuration, so it’s a historical throwback of sorts. The only component that’s steel is the flat ring in between the bezel and case. The Everest editions are primarily titanium, finished three ways: the case and back are in alternating brushed and polished titanium, while the bezel, crown, and pusher rings are sandblasted titanium, resulting in a two-tone appearance. The standard models, in contrast, have streamlined case flanks with the crown and pushers sitting on the case sides. Given the frenzied demand for luxury-sports watches – several of the regular-production Overseas models have long waiting lists – the Everest editions will be hot sellers.īoth Everest editions have the same dimensions as the equivalent standard models, but the cases have guards on the right flank for the crown and pushers. In fact, the issue isn’t so much affordability as it is attainability. ![]() It’s not an exact comparison since the standard model in steel is delivered on a bracelet, but the premium is unquestionably worth it. Compared to the equivalent standard model, the Overseas Everest is about 15% pricier in either iteration, which isn’t too bad considering the case is entirely new. ![]()
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