{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-overseas-42040-tropical-dial-in-steel-with-box-and-original-guarantee-papers-w3540","title":"Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42040 Tropical Dial in Steel with Box and Original Guarantee Papers","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"179\"\u003ePresented in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak completely transformed the high-end Swiss watch industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"385\"\u003eGérald Genta’s avant-garde creation was a sporty yet elegant steel wristwatch with a bold octagonal bezel and an integrated bracelet—one continuous architectural form rather than separate case and strap. Despite early criticism, Genta’s revolutionary idea became an international success, effectively creating an entirely new category of luxury timepieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"743\"\u003eThe Royal Oak’s impact inspired several other iconic steel sports watches with integrated bracelets, including the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur—both also penned by Genta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"932\"\u003eNot to be outdone, Vacheron Constantin—the world’s oldest continuously operating watchmaker, now 270 years old—introduced its own interpretation of the luxury sports watch. To celebrate its 222nd anniversary, Vacheron unveiled the “222,” designed by a young Jörg Hysek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1203\"\u003eWhile the 222 echoed some of Genta’s design cues, it carried its own identity: a slim, barrel-shaped case, a notched round bezel, and a Maltese cross inset at 5 o’clock. The 222 would be followed by the octagonal 333 and the round-cased Phidias, both featuring integrated bracelets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1487\"\u003eVacheron’s true breakthrough came in 1996 with the launch of the Overseas—the direct spiritual successor to the 222. Like its predecessor, the Overseas features a tonneau-shaped case and a fluted bezel inspired by the Maltese cross, extended by a sculptural, integrated bracelet that blends elegance and sportiness to perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1818\"\u003eAnd that brings us to what we’re excited to offer you today: a Vacheron Constantin Overseas reference 42040, housed in a perfectly sized 37 mm steel case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1974\"\u003eThe iconic case is in excellent condition, as is the integrated bracelet, which fits wrists up to 18.5 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2082\"\u003eThe dial—originally blue—has aged into a rich purple tropical tone, with subtle hints of underlying copper peeking through. It features a date window, crisp white printing, and charming small triangular tritium markers that have aged to a warm beige patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2341\"\u003eThis unexpected, almost utilitarian twist gives the watch a bold edge—adding character rarely seen on an Overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2457\"\u003eThis tropical 42040 comes complete with its original inner and outer boxes, booklets, and its Certificate of Origin and Warranty, indicating a 1998 sale.This fine VC is powered by automatic cal.1310 and has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2706\"\u003eA rare, characterful, early Overseas—ready for the next chapter in its journey !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2805\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2809\"\u003eVacheron Constantin Overseas reference 42040 \/423A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2864\"\u003e37mm steel case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2883\"\u003eOverseas signature bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2911\"\u003eSerial 688xxx dates to the 1990's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2948\"\u003eOriginal blue dial discoloured to tropical purple and copper tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3018\"\u003eSailing boat case back engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3054\"\u003eCalibre VC1310 automatic chronometer movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3103\"\u003eIntegrated steel bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3132\"\u003eInner and outer boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3157\"\u003eBooklets and Certificate of Origin stating a sale in 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3218\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3254\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3286\"\u003eFree worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacheron Constantin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53152486981959,"sku":"W-3540","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/8406\/3266\/files\/W-3540VacheronConstantinOverseastropicaldialref42040insteel_210_1x1_13945764-08cf-4e6d-b2f2-2ee3f693ed65.jpg?v=1768561155","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.de\/products\/vacheron-constantin-overseas-42040-tropical-dial-in-steel-with-box-and-original-guarantee-papers-w3540","provider":"Bulangandsons.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}