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Vacheron Constantin Overseas 41mm Rose Gold
Ref. 4500V/110R-B705
The Overseas has always occupied an unusual position in the Vacheron Constantin catalogue — a serious mechanical watch designed to travel rather than to sit behind glass, first introduced in 1996 and built around the Maltese cross motif that runs through the maison's identity. This 2020 reference was the first time the modern generation appeared in solid 18k rose gold throughout, pairing that warm case material with a blue lacquered dial finished to a satin texture that shifts between deep and luminous depending on the angle of the light. The Calibre 5100 inside carries the Geneva Seal, one of the more demanding independent quality standards in horology, and its twin-barrel architecture holds torque steady across the full 60-hour reserve rather than letting it tail off toward the end. The 22k gold rotor is decorated with a wind rose, visible through the caseback, and the movement is adjusted across five positions — the kind of finishing that most movements at this weight class do not bother with. At 11mm thick, the watch is flat enough that the gold bracelet, itself integrated and solid rather than hollow, lies against the wrist without riding up. The quick-change system deserves a mention because it requires no tools and the watch comes with both a rubber strap and an alligator alternative already in the box — so the same watch that works in a suit can be changed over in seconds for something less formal.
- Reference
- 4500V/110R-B705
- Brand
- Vacheron Constantin
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Case material
- Rose gold
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 5100
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 150m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Rose gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 60 hours
Learn more about Vacheron Constantin
Jean-Marc Vacheron signed his first apprenticeship contract in Geneva in 1755, an act that begins the longest unbroken run of watchmaking in the industry. The house has produced watches every year since — through the French occupation of Geneva, two world wars, and the quartz crisis that killed most of its contemporaries.
The decisive partnership came in 1819, when François Constantin joined Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron and supplied the motto still carried today: do better if possible, and that is always possible. Constantin travelled Europe selling the watches while Vacheron built them, an arrangement that turned a Geneva workshop into an international house.
In 1839 the company hired Georges-Auguste Leschot, whose pantograph allowed movement components to be made to consistent dimensions. It was among the first serious steps toward interchangeable parts in Swiss watchmaking, and it let the house scale complication work without surrendering hand finishing.
Vacheron is the senior member of the so-called holy trinity alongside Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, and remains the reference for Geneva finishing: hand-applied anglage, the Maltese cross emblem taken from a movement component, and a catalogue running from plain three-handers to the most complicated wristwatches ever assembled. The Overseas, introduced in the 1990s and descended from the 222 of 1977, is the modern volume model.
The house has belonged to Richemont since 1996.
- 1755
- Jean-Marc Vacheron establishes his workshop in Geneva.
- 1819
- François Constantin joins; the firm becomes Vacheron & Constantin.
- 1839
- Georges-Auguste Leschot introduces the pantograph for consistent components.
- 1977
- The 222 launches, ancestor of the Overseas.
- 1996
- Acquired by Richemont.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,311), Leather Strap Watches (825), Blue Dial Watches (671), Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (199) and Solid Gold Watches (90).
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 150m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
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| Specification | 4500V/110R-B705 | O13150392002002 | 18-1260-4005 |
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| Price | £50,950 | £33,000 | £34,950 |
| Case size | 41mm | 39mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 150m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 60 hours | 55 hours | 50 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 150m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 60 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb at £50,950, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £50,950 from Mappin & Webb. A pre-owned watch has been worn, and is normally sold under the retailer’s own warranty rather than the manufacturer’s.
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