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Vacheron Overseas Chronograph

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel Overseas Chronograph wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140/423A
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140/423A

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140/423A

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel Overseas Chronograph wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch, reference number 49150, will redefine the way you think about luxury timepieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49140
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49140

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49140

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch, reference number 49140, is a luxury timepiece with a sleek, sophisticated sense of style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel Overseas Chronograph wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150/BO1A
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150/BO1A

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 49150/BO1A

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch, reference number 49150/BO1A, is a luxury piece that puts functionality at the forefront.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Silvered textured dial with gold markers and gold rimmed subdials featuring hour, minute and seconds recorders. 18k brushed yellow gold Overseas bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-ow...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Stainless Steel 49140/423A
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Stainless Steel 49140/423A

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Stainless Steel 49140/423A

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

This Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Stainless Steel 40 mm, reference number 49140/423A, includes a stainless steel case measuring 39.5 mm in diameter.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 5500V/110A-B481
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 5500V/110A-B481

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch 5500V/110A-B481

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Watch, reference number 5500V/110A-B481, is a sophisticated timepiece that will forever remain relevant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49150/B01A-9095 Full Set
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49150/B01A-9095 Full Set

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49150/B01A-9095 Full Set

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in London, GB

Experience refined craftsmanship with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, reference 49150/B01A-9095.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Overseas Men's Chronograph Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Overseas Men's Chronograph Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Overseas Men's Chronograph Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome 18K yellow gold chronograph wrist watch from the "Overseas" collection by Vacheron Constantin.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Overseas 49150 Chronograph Mens Watch
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Overseas 49150 Chronograph Mens Watch

Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Overseas 49150 Chronograph Mens Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Overseas Chronograph Mens Watch.

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantine Overseas Chronograph 42.5mm
Vacheron Constantine Overseas Chronograph 42.5mm

Vacheron Constantine Overseas Chronograph 42.5mm

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 42.5mm stainless steel case Dial: lacquered black Band: stainless steel bracelet Serial: 1475XXX Refere...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42 Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 49150/B01A-9097
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42 Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 49150/B01A-9097

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42 Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 49150/B01A-9097

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

Unworn Store Display Model Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 42mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 49150/B01A-9097.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2010s
Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2010s

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2010s

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vacheron Constantin 18k Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch, Silvered Guilloche Dial, Sapphire Crystal, Maltese Cross Bezel, Dark Brown Vacheron Constantin Alligator Strap and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Vacheron Constantin  Style Number 49150/b01a-9097 Series Overseas Chronograph Gender Men's Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Black Movement Automatic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Verona, IT

Vacheron Constantin stainless steel Overseas chronograph, Ref. 49150/B01A-9095, in perfect condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Watch
Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Watch

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Chronograph Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Vacheron Constantin Style Number: 49140/423A-8886 Also Called: 49140423A8886 Series: Overseas Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ref# 49150 B01A-9097
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ref# 49150 B01A-9097

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ref# 49150 B01A-9097

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ref# 49150 B01A-9097 42.5mm stainless steel anti-magnetic case and bracelet with fold-over deployment clasp, silver textured dial, luminous h...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, Ref. 49150/000W-9501
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, Ref. 49150/000W-9501

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, Ref. 49150/000W-9501

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Rome, IT

This Vacheron Constantin Overseas has a self-winding automatic movement, the 42mm brushed stainless steel case. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Grey dial. Luminous hands and hour...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

An 18k Rose Gold Overseas Chronograph Anti-Magnetic Gents Wristwatch, dark brown dial with applied index batons, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, small seconds at 6 0'clock, 12 hour ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch
Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch

Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vacheron & Constantin can be traced back as far as 1755, placing it amongst the world’s oldest official watchmakers. In the 1970s, the company dropped the “&” becoming simply Vachero...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Big Date Chronograph 18 Karat Gold 49150/B01R-9338
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Big Date Chronograph 18 Karat Gold 49150/B01R-9338

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Big Date Chronograph 18 Karat Gold 49150/B01R-9338

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W6096 Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Model: Overseas Model Reference: 49150/B01R-9338 Age: 23rd September 2015 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee ...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Volcano Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch 26170ST.OO.D101CR Even among Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshores, the “Volcano” is a stan...

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

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By IWC

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Vacheron Overseas Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vacheron overseas chronograph you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vacheron overseas chronograph from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Vacheron Overseas Chronograph?

Prices for a vacheron overseas chronograph can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $14,643 and can go as high as $101,768, while this accessory, on average, fetches $33,100.

Vacheron Constantin for sale on 1stDibs

Iconic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin was among the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal and is the oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches continue to charm and captivate collectors near and far, and the manufacturer’s Maltese cross logo, adopted in 1877, is instantly recognizable as an emblem of luxurious design and enduring quality.

Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Jean-Marc took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and flourished as an innovator in its field.

Vacheron Constantin functioned as a family business for several decades after Jean-Marc’s death. His grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, took over the business in 1810 and promptly realized that he would need support in order to expand the company’s reach as well as oversee production. He searched for a partner who was versed in international business and who had a fondness for watches — and he found it in successful businessman François Constantin, who became his associate in 1819.

Constantin was born to a merchant in Geneva. From a young age, he traveled extensively and honed his business skills, fast becoming a venerable merchant himself. Shortly after joining Vacheron, Constantin coined the company's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible." These words continue to guide the brand to this day.

Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocative shaped designs, and its alluring timepieces are highly sought after by antique and vintage watch enthusiasts.

Widely loved models designed by Vacheron Constantin include the sporty Overseas and the Patrimony, while a number of Vacheron Constantin watches hold world records. A vintage pocket watch previously owned by King Fuad I of Egypt is one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction. Another watch — the Reference 57260 pocket watch — has 57 complications and took eight years to build. In 2022 Vacheron Constantin exhibited a selection of its rarely seen mid-century watches in its New York City flagship store. Since the 1990s, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.

Find a range of Vacheron Constantin pocket watches, wristwatches and bracelets on 1stDibs.

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Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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