Vacheron Constantin Overseas Reference 42040J
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 1990s
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThe Vacheron Constantin Overseas reference 42040J is a self-winding wristwatch manufactured in the late 1990s. The watch features an 18-karat yellow gold integrated case measuring 37 mm in diameter and 8.5 mm in thickness.
The design includes a signature notched bezel and a silver-toned dial finished with a 'Sigma' guilloché pattern, equipped with luminous-filled wedge-shaped hour indices and sword-style hands. Timekeeping is provided by an automatic caliber 1310 movement, which the source describes as a modified Girard-Perregaux caliber 3100. The watch is presented on an integrated yellow gold bracelet. The source notes that the design was developed following the brand's model 222 and is distinct from the sports watch designs attributed to Gérald Genta of that era.
This piece is identified as an early example of the Overseas collection, aligning with the brand’s manufacturing standards of the period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Vacheron Constantin
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Movement
- Automatic caliber 1310
- Reference
- 42040J
- Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- Dial pattern
- Sigma guilloché
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated yellow gold bracelet • Notched bezel design with eight segments • Applied Vacheron Constantin Maltese cross emblem at 12 o'clock position • Date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position
- Historical Context
- This Vacheron Constantin Overseas model dates to the late 1990s. The design is cited as a continuation of the brand's exploration into luxury sports watches, succeeding the earlier model 222. The source clarifies that the design is not attributed to Gérald Genta, distinguishing it from other sports watch icons of the era. The object is documented as an early representative of the Overseas collection, built to the internal standards of the manufacturer during that period.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch features a 37 mm case crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. The exterior design incorporates an integrated bracelet construction and a distinct notched bezel, which serves as a recurring visual element of the Overseas series developed in the 1990s. The overall profile of the watch is noted for its slim construction, measuring 8.5 mm in thickness.
- Dial and Timekeeping Functions
- The dial is rendered in a silver tone, detailed with a 'Sigma' guilloché pattern. It displays time through applied wedge-shaped hour markers and central sword-style hands, both of which are treated with luminous material. A date window is positioned at 3 o'clock. The timepiece functions as an automatic watch, powered by the caliber 1310. The source identifies this movement as a modified version of the Girard-Perregaux caliber 3100, which contributes to the watch's compact dimensions.
Identification
- Reference
- 42040J
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source states that no guarantee is provided for the authenticity of individual parts.
- Research required: The status of the watch as an 'early example' of the Overseas line is based on the provided listing text.