"Please don't tell me that gray is the new black. Vacheron Constantin's new Overseas Gray watch at least wants to suggest that, and the slate colored look of the popular sports watch from the thankfully conservative watch brand seems to suggest just that. Having undergone but just a few minor tweaks over the past decade or so, the Overseas line of diver-themed watches from Vacheron Constantin is the watch to wear for those who like the idea and heritage behind the brand, but aren't too keen on the highly traditional looks of much of the watch line (and who, like me, are not into the design of the "experimental" Qaui de l'Ile watches).
Another way to look at the Overseas Gray watch is that it has been pulled from a black & white movie. The tonalities of the watch in its multi-shade monochromatic glory suggest just that. Can't you see picking this watch right out of a classic film before "glorious color" supplanted the days of forever noir. Accordingly, the Vacheron Constantin Gray is based on a design from 1933, which has been reinterpreted by the brand a few times over the ages.
Two versions of the 42mm gray nickel-coated 18k white gold cased watches are available. The three-hand and chronograph housing an automatic Vacheron Constantin caliber 1226 and 1137 respectively. The dial is a satin finish with white gold hands and hour indexes. The watch will come with a "mouse grey" alligator strap and a black rubber strap. Check for these new pieces of history soon."
Information Courtesy Of: Luxist.Com
CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Apparently, the month of May has yet to receive the memo updating it on it's status and characteristic weather traits. See, as I have always been taught, "April showers bring May flowers", however, this Monday in New York City finds me staring out of my window @ a damp cityscape once more. Maybe it's because the human body is 80% water. Maybe it's because I'm a Pisces who is, by nature, deeply attached to the universe or maybe, just maybe, I have this S.easonal A.ffective D.isorder thing that I hear so many people talk about. Whatever the case may be, today's rain is your gain as it has inspired me to showcase the 2009 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Gray Collection.
It is important to note that Y.O.U. do not become the oldest watch manufacturer in the world boasting an uninterrupted history that spans more than 2 centuries by not remaining innovative and detail oriented in the highly competitive luxury watch market. Launched in 1996, in recent years the Vacheron Constantin Overseas series has become the springboard for this company's more experimental models and this new Gray Collection edition is no different. A diver's watch that is reminiscent of a shark's finely scaled dark gray skin, huh? How novel? LOL.
Although I am all about my black timepieces right about now, Vacheron Constantin's legendary pedigree as a prestige watch firm guarantees them an almost automatic Livestyle green light homie. Yeah, this chronograph has pretty much all of the complications and elegance that enthusiasts have come to expect from the proud bearers of this Maltese Cross. Good shit.
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