Vacheron Constantin Sports Watches
In 1977 Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 222nd anniversary with the launch of a watch that marked its presence in sports watches.
The brand’s sports watches have always stood out for their reliability and precision, but also for their exquisite aesthetic elegance. Initially sought after by scientists and explorers, they took the form of pocket watches, for a period that extended from 1850 to the beginning of the 20th century, a period from which the wristwatch began to develop and Vacheron Constantin to produce reference chronographs, responding to new demand from circles linked to sport and travel.
To mark the tradition of producing sports and precision watches since 1940, the brand decided to select a set of six pieces that marked its history and which have been on exposition at the Maison’s Lisbon Boutique since January 26th.
– Pocket chronograph in silver – 1944
It is a certified chronograph, 60mm in diameter, which comes with small seconds and a power reserve indicator. Inside, it is powered by the Caliber 162, which is distinguished by having a Guillaume bimetallic pendulum (brass and steel and nickel alloy) that compensates for temperature variations, ensuring the proper functioning of the regulator.
– “Chronometre Royal” self-winding in stainless steel – 1976
Introduced in 1975 and produced until 1977 with Refª. 2215, it was distinguished by its informal style, yellow gold or steel case with integrated bracelet, with all numbered copies, dial with three baguette-shaped diamonds, which also served as hour markers and additionally featured a date window at 6 o’clock. Inside, the Caliber 1096 automatic movement operated.
– “222” watch in yellow gold and integrated bracelet – 1981
It is one of the most recognizable models of the brand and was produced until 1985, featuring a 35mm monobloc case in yellow gold and a screwed bezel, which allows it to be watertight up to 120m. Inside operating the automatic movement Caliber 1124. Over time it knew different sizes and interpretations and It should also be noted that this “222” model was a source of inspiration for the Overseas model launched in 1996.
– Phidias chronograph in yellow gold – 1991
Designed four years after the discontinuation of the “222”, it featured a 36mm yellow gold case and integrated round bracelet and bezel with tachymeter scale. On the dial, two chronograph counters, a small seconds and a date window. Powered by the automatic movement Caliber 1136. Like the “222” model, the “Phidias” has known several variations with different complications.
– Overseas self-winding in stainless steel – 2002
Initially presented in three sizes with a stainless steel case with the Refª 49140, it came with an automatic movement and later a version with a chronograph appeared.
– Overseas II self-winding in stainless steel and titanium – 2010
The second generation of the Overseas appeared eight years after its launch, adopting a more contemporary diameter of 42mm, a solid steel case made up of three pieces, which guaranteed water resistance up to 150m and a titanium bezel. On the anthracite dial, in addition to the hours, a GMT function, day/night indicator, date function and power reserve indicator. Inside, it is powered by an automatic movement.
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