Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Chrono. as Travel Watch

 

Though an avid AP collector, I decided to try a VC Overseas Chronograph as a travel watch.  The comfort, antimagnetic properties, and 150 meter water resistance  all seem well suited to the task, and even the name and engraving on the case back suggest this use.

I require a chronograph at all times for timing work-related phone calls and reading for billing purposes.  Not uncommonly, I travel for work (suit and tie) and dress casually on the flights and if there is any downtime.  I've found the Royal Oak Chronograph a bit too dressy for short sleeves and even the most convervative of Offshores not always appropriate with a suit.  The VC Overseas Chronograph seemed a possible solution for a travel watch versatile enough for all occasions.  I briefly owned one with a black dial, but found the dial difficult to read in some lighting conditions because of reflection from the hands.

On a mixed business and pleasure trip last week, I wore my new silver dialed Overseas Chrono.  After the business part of the trip, we made it to the beach, and the Overseas took a dip in the surf.

This fills the bill nicely as a companion for the kind of travel described.  The lume is adequate, the comfort superior, and the dial engaging.

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