The Vacheron Constantin Replica Overseas is currently in high demand. Why is that? What is behind the Overseas’ meteoric rise to the top of the watch charts?

The “Big Three” of the major luxury watch brands – Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin – all have impressive sports watches on offer. The Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are still very popular, but the Overseas from Vacheron Constantin is currently outperforming them. Our watch expert Jorg recommends the Overseas as a potential investment for 2024.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas: The Non-Genta Watch

Let’s take a quick look at the history of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Most believe that all three are creations of the legendary design prodigy Gérald Genta. However, the Overseas’ origins lie in the famous Vacheron Constantin 222, which was presented in 1977 to mark the brand’s 222nd anniversary. The Overseas itself was designed by the relatively unknown designer Jörg Hysek, who was just taking the step into independence after four years at Rolex.

What makes the Vacheron Constantin Overseas the next hype model?

The current development of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas is probably due to several factors. Firstly, most ambitious collectors probably already own a Nautilus and/or a Royal Oak. These watches are highly recognizable and are the crowning glory of any watch collection. For collectors who want to add a luxury sports watch from another manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin is the next logical step.

Secondly, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas is perfect if you want a more discreet watch. The Overseas looks great, but is not so striking that everyone would recognize it at first glance. It is more subtle and is especially appreciated by people who prefer something quiet rather than ostentatious.

A fourth reason may be that many collectors are on the hunt for the next hidden gem in terms of resale and auction value. Many collectors feel that the Overseas is currently undervalued despite its relative rarity and that it was lacking a little push until recently. The Overseas models are available in a range of configurations, from pure timekeeping to perpetual calendar, which reflects the functions of the Nautilus and the Royal Oak.