Watch of the Week: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

The Overseas collection from Vacheron Constantin is gaining in popularity. This is not so surprising as it combines the looks of an attractive sports watch with the refinement of a dress watch. How potent this combination is, becomes especially clear with the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Vacheron Constantin opted for a traditional dial layout of this complication, with a subdial for the day, date, and month and a moon phase display on a rotating disc. Combining this with bold hands and hour markers and a chapter ring utilizing a sportive font for the 5-minute indication perfectly balances the piece.

The unique nature of the Overseas collection in general and the Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin in particular, is underscored by the quick-change system. It allows you to switch between the metal bracelet, alligator leather, or rubber strap in mere seconds, each giving the watch a slightly different character. With a diameter of 41.5mm is the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin perfectly proportioned. Its size adds to its sportive appearance without being so large that it becomes uncomfortable. Bezel and dial are also in harmony with each other, while the latter has plenty of space to display all the perpetual calendar indicators without looking overly crowded.

A unique strength of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin is also its movement. Caliber 1120 QP/1 consists out of 276 parts yet is only 4.05mm thick. Because of that, Vacheron Constantin can keep the overall height of the watch at 8.1mm, which significantly contributes to its wearing comfort. The movement features a full-size rotor with a compass rose design and has a Geneva Seal certification as a testimony of its superb finish. Vacheron Constantin offers the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin in quite a few varieties in either white or pink gold. For those who want something even more unique, a stunning skeletonized version is available, making its current popularity all the more evident.