A watch that knows the date until 2100 might be expected to make room for the machinery, but Vacheron Constantin’s new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin is just 8.1 mm thick. Inside its white gold case, a movement only 4.05 mm thick tracks the day, date, month, leap-year cycle, and phases of the moon. The watch marks the Overseas collection’s 30th anniversary with a new azure dial and a limited run of 200 numbered pieces. At 41.5 mm across, it has the presence of a sports watch, though its slender case and intricate calendar place it firmly within the world of high watchmaking. The Overseas was introduced in 1996, following the path established by Vacheron Constantin’s 222 in 1977. Over three generations, it has developed a recognizable identity built around a notched bezel, an integrated bracelet with links inspired by the Maltese cross, and a design intended for frequent wear. The..
