Crisis befalls not every man…

Prestigious Swiss watch brand Vacheron Constantin has launched a 100 piece limited edition Overseas Chronograph specially for the Greek market.  The overall design keeps with the look of the Overseas collection as it has been since being “refreshed” in 2004 — so what makes it special for Greece?  Primarily, the case back is not engraved with the habitual Amerigo Vespucci sail boat but with a Greek Trireme (seen below).   Also, the color is new — a dark blue guilloché dial matched with a blue rubber strap (which actually looks pretty cool, in my view).  The watch also comes with an extra dark blue croc strap (also pictured).  Price is EUR 14.600 (including VAT).  All photos are (c) The Hour Lounge — click through the link at the bottom to sign up and see more pics.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas “Greece”

42 mm steel case, Maltese cross inspired bezel, screwed-down pushpieces, water resistant to 150 meters

Caseback:  A Greek Trireme (as opposed to the usual Amerigo Vespucci)

At one point I might have suggested that the timing of the introduction of this watch is “interesting” to say the least, but to be fair, new watches are constantly being introduced — during good times and bad — are they not?  Besides, the locals know their market best, do they not?

If you would like to know more about the iconic Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection, check out my 2009 writeup on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas titanium models — there is a good chronology of the watch in this article.  And as I noted above, more  pics are on display over at The Hour Lounge, Vacheron Constantin’s in-house forum.

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