When Vacheron Constantin launched the Overseas collection three decades ago, the models embodied the more than 270-year-old maison’s conception of an elegant traveling chronograph — rooted in the spirit of exploration and openness to the world.
At the 2026 Watches and Wonders, the Swiss watchmakers are presenting the new Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points collection, in full titanium. With four distinct dial colors, the hues represent the cardinal points North, South, East and West on a compass and different landscapes to explore.
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White represents the frozen North, brown evokes the continents and plains of the South, green looks towards the West with its forest and jungles and blue symbolizes the Eastern horizon where the ocean and sky meet.
Cardinal Point East in blue. Courtesy of Vacheron Constantin
Christian Selmoni, style and heritage director of Vacheron Constantin, told Fairchild Studio that these new unveilings are inspired by previous editions of the titanium Overseas Dual Time watches, including a prototype made for explorer Cory Richards.
“What resonates most deeply is the idea that we are constantly in motion,” said Richards. “That’s what we as humans do by our very nature. Whether it’s an internal or external journey, it always leads us towards the cardinal points to guide our lives. And in doing so, we not only uncover the world, but also uncover ourselves through that action of exploration.”
The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches were crafted and designed to be both robust enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and have the ultimate comfort while wearing on the wrist.
The watch features a 41 mm titanium case and integrated bracelet for both strength and lightness alongside a manufacture caliber 5110 DT/3 movement. Selmoni said these watches are the essential travel companion with their dual time zones, day/night and date features.
Moreover, the interchangeable bracelet and two additional rubber straps allow for versatility with the three distinct styles. Notably, the 5110 DT/3 caliber for the watches is certified with the Geneva Hallmark to guarantee precision, reliability and quality.
“The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches continue the collection’s 30-year legacy of embodying the maison’s spirit of exploration and openness to the world, a vision present since Vacheron Constantin’s earliest years. They also align with the brand’s enduring motto, ‘Do better if possible, and that is always possible,’ originating from François Constantin in 1819, which calls for constantly pushing boundaries in excellence and creativity,” concluded Selmoni.
To learn more visit vacheron-constantin.com.