Vacheron Constantin Overseas Date LE 350 Blue Dial

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Jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) shares an exclusive first look at the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Date Limited Edition 350, spotted at the Singapore boutique. This post captures the excitement around this blue-dialed timepiece, which quickly sold out, and initiates a discussion on its appeal and Vacheron Constantin's movement strategy.

I saw this in the VC boutique in Singapore 2 days ago! Here are some pics to share. The blue dial is really very very nice!

It comes with a blue rubber strap as well as a blue gator leather strap. Alas it was a tad big for me even though it fitted nicely and was comfortable. I said to my sales rep I need to think about it due to the size. A day later, it was sold already! No more stock in Singapore ! I think this will be a very popular VC Overseas model.

Have a look at these pics and check them out if you get to see them in VC boutiques

There is also an LE 350 blue dial Overseas Dual Time but it's not in Singapore yet. Will try to take pics and share when it's here.

Cheers

Robin

Key Points from the Discussion

The author believes Vacheron Constantin is committed to transitioning all movements to in-house, with the Overseas line likely being the last to receive this update, except for some Lemania chronographs.
The author notes that the blue dial of the Overseas Date LE 350 appears to be the same blue lacquer as the Overseas Chronograph, but could not confirm side-by-side as the Date model sold out quickly.
A VC executive confirmed years ago that in-house movements are the brand's direction, and the Overseas, being VC's 'Aquanaut,' is expected to be the last to get an in-house movement.
A contributor expresses appreciation for the rare Overseas Date LE and suggests waiting for its successor, possibly in 2016, to compare with the current model.
The author hopes for a smaller, non-diamond bezel version of the Harmony series for men with smaller wrists, suggesting it could be a unisex model.
The author agrees that a date window can sometimes spoil a dial but finds the one on this Overseas model discreet enough to accept, though a no-date version would be ideal.

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amanico

Aug 14, 2015

It could be quite appealing... Best, Nicolas

dr.kol

Aug 15, 2015

I like the fact that it's watcher resistant. My biggest "but" is that the movement is not a manufactured one but a JLC. Best, Kari

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Aug 15, 2015

agree to some extent my friend. I also don't like date windows that spoil the dial. This one is quite discreet though so I can live with that Agree with you without date will be ideal Cheers Robin

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Aug 15, 2015

i believe VC will stick to its current course of switching all movements to in house over the next few years except to retain some of the models with lemania chronographs (such as the small Harmony chronograph for ladies). They started moving to in house movements many years ago and I believe his trend will continue into the Overseas line eventually Maybe we wait for the next iteration of the Overseas and VC may surprise us. :) Cheers Robin

dr.kol

Aug 15, 2015

Already many years ago, before the regime of Mr. Torres, one VC executive told me that own movements is their direction. Overseas is the Aquanaut of VC and thus, I believe that it's the last one to get an in-house movement. Let's see what VC will do with the automatic chronograph movement. I know that AP is already developing one. Best, Kari

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Aug 15, 2015

Yep agree let\'s wait my friend Cheers Robin

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