Vacheron Constantin
Overseas Chronograph
5500V/110A-B148
A Geneva Grand Maison chronograph built for the world beyond the workshop.
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Overview
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph reference 5500V/110A-B148 is a 42.5 mm stainless steel sports chronograph distinguished by its blue lacquered dial and powered by the in-house Calibre 5200. Introduced in 2016 as part of a comprehensive redesign of the Overseas collection, it represents Vacheron Constantin's considered answer to the luxury sports watch category. The reference sits at the intersection of haute horlogerie finishing standards and genuine wrist versatility.
History
The Overseas line traces its origins to the 1990s, itself a spiritual successor to the Vacheron Constantin 222 of the 1970s — a watch credited to designer Jörg Hysek and notable for its integrated bracelet. The third-generation Overseas, launched in 2016, brought a significant technical and aesthetic overhaul, introducing interchangeable strap systems and newly developed in-house movements across the range. The 5500V/110A-B148 emerged as one of the flagship references of that generation, pairing the chronograph complication with the collection's signature maltese-cross-motif bezel and integrated bracelet architecture. Its continued production underscores the reference's standing as a cornerstone of the modern Overseas catalogue.
Notable points
- Calibre 5200 is an integrated, in-house automatic chronograph movement developed specifically for the third-generation Overseas, featuring column-wheel control and a vertical clutch.
- The 42.5 mm stainless steel case carries the Overseas collection's hallmark maltese-cross-motif bezel, a subtle nod to Vacheron Constantin's historic emblem.
- The blue lacquered dial has become one of the most closely associated colour references in the modern Overseas range, lending the watch strong visual identity.
- The reference ships with an interchangeable strap system — a defining feature of the 2016 redesign — allowing the bracelet to be swapped for rubber or leather without tools.
- As a product of the Geneva Seal tradition, Vacheron Constantin applies rigorous finishing standards to both movement and case, distinguishing the 5500V from more purely sport-oriented competitors.
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