74 Vacheron Constantin An attractive and sportive, Overseas World time wristwatch in steel, with bracelet, certificate and presentation box
Estimate: Fr. 15'000 – 30'000
Sold (Premium) Fr. 31'250
| Model | Overseas World Time |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Reference | 7700V/11A |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Number | 1'418'893 |
| Bracelet Material | Stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet, approximate length 205mm |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 2460-1, 27 jewels |
| Movement Number | 5'395'798 |
| Dimension | 43,5mm Diameter |
| Signed | Dial, Movement and Case |
| Accessories | Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin guarantee dated March 10th 2021, certificate d'origine, additional links, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 2460-1, 27 jewels |
A complication of profound significance, the World Time function first emerged in the 1930s, conceived by the brilliant Louis Cottier. His ingenious mechanism—an elegantly orchestrated rotating city disc encircling a 24-hour ring—revolutionized the way time was read across the globe. Among the esteemed maisons to embrace this innovation, Vacheron Constantin cemented its place in horological history by introducing its first World Time wristwatch in 1946. Fast forward to 2016, and Vacheron Constantin once again elevated the art of global timekeeping, this time integrating the revered complication into its legendary Overseas collection. The reference 7700V is nothing short of a technical marvel, displaying not just the conventional 24 time zones but an astonishing 37, including the rarely acknowledged half-hour and quarter-hour offsets. Housed in the unmistakable Overseas case—a bold and sculptural stainless steel form punctuated by its signature half-Maltese cross bezel—this timepiece is the perfect fusion of sportiness and sophistication. Its striking blue dial, interwoven with white and grey accents, ensures optimal legibility while maintaining a refined aesthetic balance. Designed for the modern traveler, the quick-release strap system allows seamless transitions between its integrated bracelet and optional rubber strap, requiring no tools and enhancing practicality for the cosmopolitan connoisseur.