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Versace VDB040014 V-Ray Analog Display Quartz Black Men's Watch
Ref. VDB040014
The V-Ray is Versace's attempt to put the house's maximalist vocabulary onto a chronograph that reads as a sports watch first. The Greek key texture pressed into the silver dial is the tell — it is not decorative in the way an appliqué would be, but woven into the surface so the Versace identity runs through the object rather than sitting on top of it. Gold-plated steel with a fixed tachymeter bezel and three subdials is a deliberately heavy combination, and at 44mm it wears accordingly: this is not a watch that disappears. The black calfskin strap with red contrast stitching keeps the wrist side lighter than the case warrants, and a deployment clasp means the fit stays consistent rather than drifting hole to hole. The screw-down caseback is a considered detail on a watch at this level of finish, and at 12mm the case sits flatter than the dial complexity might suggest.
- Reference
- VDB040014
- Brand
- Versace
- Collection
- V-Ray
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Gold
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- Watch Home
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Versace
Gianni Versace founded his house in Milan in 1978 and built it on maximalism — bold prints, Greek key borders, and the Medusa head he took from the floor of the Roman ruins he played in as a child. Donatella Versace took over after his death in 1997.
The watches are Swiss made, produced through Timex Group's Swiss division, and carry the house iconography prominently: Medusa medallions on dials and crowns, Greca patterns on bezels and bracelets.
Movements are Swiss quartz and automatic. The watches sit above the licensed-fashion tier on build, while remaining unmistakably design-led rather than horology-led.
- 1978
- Gianni Versace founds the house in Milan.
- 1997
- Donatella Versace becomes creative director.
- 2003
- Swiss watch production begins.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Versace VDB040014 V-Ray Analog Display alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  VDB040014 | 96B251 | 010-03014-03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £499 | £520 |
| Case size | 44mm | 45mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Fabric strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
21mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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