Overseas 42042/423 - Blue Dial - Box & Papers (1999)

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42042/423 - Blue Dial - Box & Papers (1999)

The first-generation Overseas is Vacheron Constantin's take on the integrated-bracelet luxury sports watch, drawing on the 222 heritage while introducing the notched Maltese-cross bezel that has defined every Overseas since. This 42042/423 pairs a deep blue soleil dial with the era-defining chronometer-certified automatic movement and the signature brick-link steel bracelet.

Details:

• Reference: 42042/423
• Year: 1999
• Case Size: 37mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Fixed steel with signature notched Maltese-cross-inspired profile
• Dial: Blue soleil, applied baton indices, luminous accents, date window at 3 o'clock, "Chronometer Automatic" text
• Movement: Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1311, automatic, COSC-certified chronometer, approximately 46-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel three-piece brick-link with concealed folding clasp bearing the Maltese cross
• Water Resistance: 150 meters

Set Includes:

• Original Vacheron Constantin outer box
• Certificate of Origin and Warranty
• Service Mondial / World Service booklet

Condition:

• Honest used condition consistent with regular wear
• Blue dial clean with all indices and hands intact
• Case and bracelet show visible hairlines and light surface marks from wear
• Movement running, all functions operating

The first-generation Overseas is increasingly recognised as the last Overseas to carry official chronometer certification on the dial, making the 42042 a defining reference for collectors of Vacheron's modern sports-watch lineage.