Sellers Comments:
For sale, a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronometer from 2003.
This is the full-sized model, 38 mm without crown, automatic chronometer model in stainless steel, with blue dial and stick markers. 100 % original pieces, case + dial + movement + crown + bracelet are signed. The Vacheron Constantin original box is included.
More pictures and information on request.
Last retail price was 6850 euros (model out of production in 2004).
Watch Condition:
Model reference : 42042
Case n° : 7594XX
Movement n° : 943340
Calibre reference : 1311
Dial reference : 8874
Bracelet reference : 423/2
Movement :
The movement is a Vacheron Constantin 1311, with 27 jewels, elaborated from a movement Girard-Perregaux 3100. It beats at 28800 Vph and has a power reserve of 50 hours. The movement is C.O.S.C. certified.
It is automatic, with central second and the date at 3. The movement is running perfectly.
Case :
The case is in steel, water resistant to 15 atm (see the back). Diameter is 38 mm and thickness 8 mm. The back is screwed onto the case (8 screws). The crystal is synthetic sapphire.
There are a few micro scratches on the case, hardly visible. The glass is absolutely free of scratches or stains.
Back : The back is beautifully engraved and represents an old boat on the waters and the word "overseas". "ACIER" is engraved between the two top screws, and "Vacheron Constantin Genève Chronometer officially certified 15 atm" around the boat, together with the Maltese cross, the logo of Vacheron Constantin.
The back is absolutely free of scratches.
Dial :
The dial is blue, with the white words "Vacheron Constantin Genève", "Chronometer automatic" and "swiss made". The date is written in black on a white back. The hour markers are polished.
The dial is in absolutely perfect condition.
Crown :
Screw down crown with Maltese cross logo. There are some scratches on it.
Bracelet & clasp :
Integrated into the case and screwed to it. The links are hand finished brushed and polished surfaces.
The clasp (with Maltese crown logo) has a special tool to prevent accidental opening, by locking the ends of the bracelet into place. "open" and "closed" positions are mentioned on the clasp.
The bracelet is marked "steelinox" and "TFIA" (no clue what it means).
There are some scratches on the bracelet and the clasp.
Belgium
