Vacheron Constantin Overseas - Part 1 the Origins, the 222 and the Evolution of an Icon

In 1977, Vacheron Constantin, the oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation, celebrated its 222nd anniversary. For this reason, the brand decided to create a special watch, right in the middle of what was named “the quartz crisis”. Swiss brands needed to reinvent themselves, making necessary disruptive changes. This is when the Vacheron Constantin 222, a true luxury sports watch, was born – a watch that would later become an icon under the name Overseas. In our latest series of videos, we will talk with Christian Selmoni, the brand’s heritage and style director, about the Vacheron Constantin Overseas. Today, in the first part, we focus on the origins, which includes the 222 and the first generations of Overseas.

[richardwarren]

Just picked up a Gen 2 Overseas, Black Dial. It’s the finest watch I’ve ever had on my wrist, let alone owned.

[Sams]

the most overlooked of the holy trinity and arguably the best of them... 272 years of continuous history, the latest and strictest Geneva hallmark... and all for about half the price of the AP and ⅓ the price of the PP.... I'm on the hunt for one now!

[Odysee]

I wish to See the 2215 , royal chronometre, in a New Version. But Not so expensive. Like in price range 20k

[tomkhong]

222 is so rare. Overseas are de facto dive watches, when both Nautilus & Royal Oak are not.

[levedia]

best watch ever. second place is grand seiko

[davidcockayne]

🤔do they made a titanium or platinum one 😊📚

[TheDarlowiak]

222 - yes, iconic, later changes, constant changes, are not good, if good at all.