Seven Millimeters That Quiet the Sports Watch
Ultra-slim, 255 pieces, new calibre 2550. Why Vacheron’s Overseas Ultra-Thin elevates the sports watch to the realm of elegance.
You’re holding a watch that proves luxury doesn’t have to choose between elegance and sport-it unites both in one sleek, precise gesture.
- Your Overseas Ultra-Thin is the first platinum sports watch at just 7.35 mm thick-slim as a dress watch yet unmistakably Overseas in character.
- The calibre 2550 measures only 2.4 mm and powers you with 80 hours of power reserve, driven by the signature platinum micro-rotor with compass rose motif.
- Salmon lacquer and Super-LumiNova hands blend retro charm with modern legibility, while 18-karat white gold underscores the elegance.
- Limited to 255 pieces, it’s a tribute to craftsmanship that redefines sport and simplicity in one.
Platinum and Precision in 7.35 Millimetres.
The 950-platinum case of the Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin measures just 7.35 millimetres in height and 39.5 millimetres in diameter-so slim it almost feels like a piece of jewellery. Beneath the sapphire crystal caseback, the new calibre 2550 ticks away: an automatic movement with a 30.6-millimetre diameter and a mere 2.4 millimetres in height. It oscillates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, delivers 80 hours of power reserve, and comprises 153 meticulously crafted components with 25 jewels. The key to this slimness? The platinum micro-rotor featuring the Overseas compass rose motif. It replaces the traditional full rotor, freeing up the space needed for a 2.4-millimetre movement without compromising performance.
The dial in salmon lacquer, with its satin sunburst centre and velvety seconds track, exudes understated sophistication. The applied hour markers and hands in 18-karat white gold, coated with blue Super-LumiNova, create a striking contrast against the salmon background. The watch displays hours and minutes-nothing more. This reduction is intentional. The signature quick-change strap system remains, offering the versatility expected from a sports-oriented timepiece. Limited to 255 pieces, it bridges the sporty heritage of the Overseas with the refined precision of haute horlogerie.
Ultra-slimness as a design choice: The 2.4 mm calibre 2550 isn’t a compromise-it’s the result of a clear priority for understated precision.
A Movement That Nearly Disappears in Your Hand.
Your gaze falls on the Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin’s case, and instantly, you feel the lightness that 7.35 millimetres enables. The 950-platinum case, 39.5 millimetres in diameter, feels like liquid metal, moulding to your wrist, while the sapphire crystal caseback reveals every detail of the movement. The calibre 2550, with its 2.4 millimetres in height and 30.6 millimetres in diameter, sets a new benchmark. It ticks at 21,600 vibrations per hour, offers 80 hours of power reserve, and consists of 153 parts with 25 jewels.
At its heart spins the platinum micro-rotor with the distinctive compass rose motif-both a functional centrepiece and a visual statement. Without it, this slimness wouldn’t be possible. The applied hour markers in 18-karat white gold with blue Super-LumiNova and the velvety seconds track maintain elegance, while the satin sunburst centre adds a sporty touch. Hours and minutes, clearly legible, water-resistant to 50 metres. The Overseas Ultra-Thin doesn’t need extra complications to impress. The art lies in the invisible: the understated precision that transforms this sports watch into a luxury experience.
Quick Answers
▸Why does the Overseas Ultra-Thin skip classic sports features like a chronograph, even though it’s marketed as a sports watch?
The Overseas Ultra-Thin deliberately focuses on pure timekeeping-hours and minutes – because its razor-thin profile and platinum micro-rotor are designed as a statement of craftsmanship. The emphasis is on precision, hand-finished details, and premium materials like the salmon dial and white gold indices with Super-LumiNova. Adding complications would compromise its 7.35-millimeter height – and that would defeat the entire concept.
▸How does Vacheron Constantin balance artisanal craftsmanship with everyday sporty wearability in one watch?
The new 2550 caliber, just 2.4 millimeters thick with its platinum compass rose micro-rotor, enables the ultra-slim design without sacrificing 50-meter water resistance or the quick-change strap system. The 950-platinum case and salmon dial with white gold appliqués strike an elegant contrast to the Overseas’ sporty DNA. The result? A watch you can wear with a suit-or a sweater.
▸What materials and craftsmanship details allow the Overseas Ultra-Thin to stay so thin while maintaining water resistance?
The foundation is the 950-platinum case (39.5 millimeters in diameter) and the in-house 2550 caliber, just 2.4 millimeters high. The integrated platinum micro-rotor with compass rose motif replaces a full rotor, freeing up space for this minimal depth. Precision seals ensure 50-meter water resistance without exceeding the total height of 7.35 millimeters. The caliber’s 153 components and 26 jewels are engineered for maximum efficiency in the tightest possible space.
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