Vacheron Constantin enriches its titanium Overseas Tourbillon lineage with the third model in this series, with a compelling new aesthetic proposition. The Overseas Tourbillon Deep Red ref. 6000V/110T-H036 combines Grade 5 titanium construction with a sunburst satin-brushed deep red dial, marking the first time the collection pairs this particular material with this distinctive color palette. Where previous titanium tourbillon iterations explored skeletal transparency and blue lacquer, this latest expression charts a more assertive course.
Things to Know About the Watch
The 42.5 mm case demonstrates Vacheron Constantin's continued mastery of titanium finishing, with polished link angles on the integrated bracelet contrasting with vertical satin-brushing. The bezel's Maltese cross-inspired profile receives circular satin-brushing over a sandblasted ring, accentuating the watch's 10.39 mm case height. These refinements prove essential given the material's tendency toward uniformity—titanium demands deliberate surface treatment to achieve visual depth.
The integrated titanium bracelet features a triple-blade folding clasp with comfort-adjustment, allowing 4 mm expansion, while two additional straps—deep red rubber and white rubber—accompany the watch with interchangeable Grade 5 titanium clasps that require no tools for strap changes. This interchangeability system, signature to the Overseas collection since its contemporary reimagining, transforms a haute horlogerie tourbillon into a genuinely versatile daily proposition.
The Movement
Beneath the deep red dial's lacquered flange sits Calibre 2160, an automatic tourbillon movement measuring just 5.65 mm in height. This ultra-thin construction stems from peripheral oscillating weight architecture, where a 22K gold segment mounted to the movement's periphery eliminates thickness while providing unobstructed views of the movement. The 31 mm calibre delivers an 80-hour power reserve via bidirectional winding, with the openworked tourbillon cage employing peripheral drive to eliminate central pinion mass. Circular-grained mainplates, Côtes de Genève bridges, hand-beveled edges, and polished screw chamfers across 188 components demonstrate Hallmark of Geneva certification requirements.
On the Wrist & Price
On the wrist, the Overseas Tourbillon Deep Red wears its 42.5 mm diameter with remarkable ease, the titanium construction ensuring the watch remains substantially lighter than steel equivalents despite housing a complex tourbillon mechanism. The deep red dial reads as sophisticated rather than sporty, offering a stronger presence than the blue predecessor while maintaining the collection's essential elegance. This represents Vacheron Constantin's most compelling titanium tourbillon execution—a watch that successfully balances technical accomplishment with genuine wearability.
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