{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-overseas-gen-1-42042-423a-white-dial","title":"Vacheron Constantin Overseas Gen 1 42042\/423A White Dial","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1771px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first-generation Overseas represents an important point in Vacheron Constantin’s modern history, establishing the manufacture’s contemporary luxury sports-watch family while retaining a clear connection to the angular integrated-bracelet designs that preceded it. The Ref. 42042\/423A captures that original Overseas character particularly well. At 37 mm in stainless steel, it is noticeably more restrained than later generations, combining the solidity of a sports watch with proportions that remain elegant and distinctly of its period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the first-generation Overseas compelling is the clarity of its design. The case and integrated bracelet form a continuous architecture, while the bezel introduces the Maltese-cross-inspired geometry that would become one of the collection’s defining signatures. This example’s silvered guilloché dial adds texture without making the watch visually busy. Applied baton hour markers, luminous hands and markers, central seconds and a clean minute track maintain excellent legibility, while the date at 3 o’clock adds everyday practicality. Inside, the automatic Calibre 1311 provides the straightforward mechanical foundation appropriate to the reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 37 mm, the Ref. 42042\/423A wears considerably more compactly than many contemporary integrated-bracelet sports watches. The bracelet and case nevertheless give it enough physical presence to feel substantial, with the steel construction lending the watch a purposeful character. The silvered dial keeps the overall appearance light and understated, while the guilloché surface becomes more apparent as the viewing angle changes. Its integrated bracelet is central to the experience, allowing the watch to feel cohesive on the wrist rather than like a conventional round watch fitted to a separate bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is configured with a 37 mm stainless steel case, silvered guilloché dial and integrated stainless steel bracelet with double-folding clasp. The dial features applied baton hour markers, luminous hands and markers, central seconds, a minute track and date window at 3 o’clock. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 1311, with an approximately 46-hour power reserve. No specific information regarding cosmetic condition, polishing history, bracelet length, box and papers, provenance or previous servicing has been provided, and these details therefore remain unconfirmed rather than assumed. On an integrated-bracelet reference of this age, preservation of the case and bezel geometry, bracelet condition and availability of sufficient links are especially worthwhile considerations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first-generation Overseas suits a collector who appreciates Vacheron Constantin but wants something outside the manufacture’s traditional dress-watch vocabulary. It offers the practicality and versatility of a stainless steel sports watch while preserving the smaller proportions and relatively restrained styling of an earlier generation. Within a broader collection, the Ref. 42042\/423A also provides useful historical context for understanding how the Overseas developed into one of Vacheron Constantin’s central modern collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ref. 42042\/423A is appealing because it captures the collection before its proportions and complexity expanded in later generations. Its 37 mm steel case, integrated bracelet and textured silvered dial give it a distinctive identity without excess. As an early Overseas, it offers a particularly direct expression of Vacheron Constantin’s approach to the luxury sports watch: practical, architectural and still grounded in the restraint expected of the manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silvered Guilloché Dial with Applied Baton Hour Markers, Luminous Hands and Markers, Central Seconds, Minute Track, and Date Window at 3 o’Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet with Double-Folding Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic (Calibre 1311)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580065808684,"sku":null,"price":14688.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/42042-423A-694900-1.jpg?v=1791360942","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/vacheron-constantin-overseas-gen-1-42042-423a-white-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}