itanium is a material that proves particularly well-suited to watchmaking requirements, notably for its robustness, lightness, and the sporty spirit it conveys. This metal is indeed 30% stronger than steel and weighs half as much. Vacheron Constantin introduced titanium in 2009 for certain components of the Overseas collection, and then, from 2019, for the Everest models developed in collaboration with photographer and explorer Cory Richards. In 2022, a new milestone was reached with an Overseas tourbillon skeleton watch made entirely of titanium. Two years later, another titanium tourbillon model features a blue dial.

The finishes of the deep red dial, characterized by a sunburst satin-brushed and a lacquered flange, highlight the model’s highly horological character, particularly its tourbillon. This same attention to aesthetics is evident in the finishing touches of the grade 5 titanium case. The bracelet features polished link angles and a vertical satin-brushed finish, a detail also found on the case face. In contrast, the bezel, whose profile evokes the Maltese cross, has a circular satin-brushed finish on a sandblasted ring. This combination accentuates the slim profile of this ultra-thin model, measuring just 10.39 mm thick.

Suitable for all types of activities thanks to its lightness case and slim profile, the model comes with an integrated titanium bracelet featuring a triple-blade folding clasp equipped with a comfort-adjustment system. This system allows for a 4 mm increase in wrist circumference. To further adapt the watch’s style, two additional straps in deep red and white rubber are available. They are equipped with interchangeable grade 5 titanium folding clasp that can be changed without tools.

Thanks to its automatic tourbillon calibre 2160, with a profile of just 5.65 mm and a diameter of 31 mm, this Oveseas watch is distinguished by its remarkably thin case, guaranteeing optimal comfort on the wrist. This ultra- thin movement, incorporating a tourbillon cage, features bidirectional winding, ensured by a peripheral oscillating weight with a guilloché 916/1000 gold segment, giving it optimal performance and an 80-hour power reserve. This type of construction offers a dual advantage: it provides an unobstructed view of the movement and integrates the oscillating weight at the bridges, resulting in a significant reduction in thickness.

With this same focus on slimness and efficiency, the openworked tourbillon cage incorporates a peripheral drive, eliminating the need for a central pinion. This configuration ensures optimal energy transmission from the mainspring barrel to the balance wheel.

Designed to highlight the complexity of the timepiece, the movement’s finishes offer subtle plays of light on its 188 components, elegantly underscoring its sophistication. The calibre features a circular-grained mainplate, the bridges are decorated with Côtes de Genève and hand-beveled, the tourbillon shank is delicately cradled, the wheels are grained, and the screws are chamfered and polished: all details that testify to meticulous craftsmanship.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Reference 6000V/210T-H179

• Calibre 2160 Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, self-winding, peripheral rotor 31 mm (131⁄2’’’) diameter, 5.65 mm thick Approximately 80 hours of power reserve 2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour) 188 components 30 jewels Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

• Indications Hours, minutes, small seconds on tourbillon cage (blued screws) Tourbillon

• Case Titanium Grade 5 42.5 mm in diameter, 10.39 mm thick Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection Transparent sapphire crystal caseback Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 5 bar (approx. 50 metres)

• Dial Deep red dial, sunburst satin-finished base with velvet-finished flange 18K white gold hour-markers and hours & minutes hands highlighted with blue Super-LumiNova®

• Bracelet Titanium Grade 5 (half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links) Secured by a titanium Grade 5 triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort adjustment system

• Additional straps/ clasp Deep red and white rubber Self-interchangeable titanium Grade 5 folding clasp