He was undoubtedly one of the "stars" of Watches & Wonders 2022! The Geneva manufacturer Vacheron Constantin, which is surfing on the growing success of its timepieces and in particular its famous Overseas, has just unveiled a splendid yellow gold version of its famous 222 “Jumbo” in 37 mm. Almost identical to the original, this Vacheron Constantin replica watch is the "ancestor" of the Overseas. Absolutely sumptuous for limited production without it being a limited series.
For many months now, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 222 "Jumbo"replica watch has had the wind in its sails within the collection of the Geneva-based manufacture. Moreover, the waiting lists are getting longer... Surfing on this unprecedented success for this model, VC has just presented a sumptuous version of its 222 model which was at the origin of the Overseas.
We are not going to hide the face, for years, the 222 were sought after by a few informed collectors only. Fans of vintage watches less sharp -or less far-sighted- consider it totally outdated!
But since Vacheron Constantin has once again become a brand, let's say "bankable", lovers of old watches have flocked to the vintage models of the Geneva manufacture and in particular the 222, obviously causing the price of these pieces, which no one wanted, to explode. two or three years ago. There are currently seven watches on Chrono 24: between 35,000 and 185,000 dollars.
For many months now, the Overseas by Vacheron Constantin has had the wind in its sails within the collection of the Geneva-based manufacture. Moreover, the waiting lists are getting longer... Surfing on this unprecedented success for this model, VC has just presented a sumptuous version of its 222 model which was at the origin of the Overseas.
We are not going to hide the face, for years, the 222 were sought after by a few informed collectors only. Fans of vintage watches less sharp -or less far-sighted- consider it totally outdated!
But since Vacheron Constantin has once again become a brand, let's say "bankable", lovers of old watches have flocked to the vintage models of the Geneva manufacture and in particular the 222, obviously causing the price of these pieces, which no one wanted, to explode. two or three years ago. There are currently seven watches on Chrono 24: between 35,000 and 185,000 dollars.
Watch movemnt
The 222 displays an exemplary thinness of 7 mm, thanks to its ultra-thin movement of barely 3.05 mm indicating the hours, minutes and date. The baton hands and straight indexes similar to the Turnograph reference 6782 watch from 1963 confirm a sober and refined aesthetic while giving off an impression of robustness with its bracelet screwed to the middle, with large hexagonal central links.
Watch case
First presented in 37mm in a so-called "Jumbo" version, the 222 was then available in 34mm and 24mm, in steel, yellow gold or two-tone, set or not, but always with the Maltese cross, the emblem of the house, set in the right corner of the case at 5 o'clock. It will remain in limited production until 1985.
On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2022, Vacheron Constantin is therefore reissuing its legendary 222, launched in 1977 for the 222nd anniversary of the house. Among the various references of the 222, it is the reference 44018 in gold 750/1000 3N (a paler gold identical to that of the time) of 37 mm which was chosen to mark the return of this myth.
The emblematic codes of the 222 have been respected: 37 mm diameter, fluted bezel, golden-coloured dial, straight indexes, baton hands, integrated bracelet and hexagonal central links, as well as the Maltese cross at 5 o'clock, in Pd150 white gold, polished and welded on the flat table of the case.
Watch details
- Clocked at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour) for a standard power reserve of 40 hours (compared to 2.75 Hz on the original model), the 2455/2 movement offers better precision.
- The oscillating weight of caliber 2455/2 was designed specifically for this model with the original 222 logo engraved, surrounded by a fluted pattern reminiscent of the bezel.
- The back of the case has been perforated to reveal the caliber. Which was never done at the time.
- The vertical satin finish of the crown and bracelet, the circular satin finish of the bezel and polished indexes, the hand bevelling of the cogs and bridges decorated with Côtes de Genève, as well as the perlage of the mainplate are the result of attention to the smallest detail of Haute Horlogerie.
- The dial displays the vintage typography of the inscription "AUTOMATIC".
- The date window has been moved significantly away from the outer part of the dial for legibility purposes, thanks to the slightly reduced diameter of the caliber compared to its predecessor.
- The Super-LumiNova® coating of the hands and indexes (off-white during the day and lime green at night, in reference to the tritium tint of historic pieces), allows better readability.
- The bracelet has a clasp with three blades (instead of two).
- The joints of the bracelet have been revised to hide the visible axes and improve ergonomics.
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