Vacheron Constantin Overseas Reference 72040/423A
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThe Vacheron Constantin Overseas, reference 72040/423A, is a gentleman's quartz wristwatch, dating to circa 2000. It features a tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with a diameter of 37 mm and is water-resistant.
The case-back is secured by eight screws and is engraved. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The dial is blue and displays radial applied indexes, centre-seconds, and a date aperture positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The watch is mounted on an integrated stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet equipped with a deployant clasp. This model is identified as a chronometer, officially certified. The total length of the watch is approximately 180 mm.
The auction description reports that the signature appears on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2000
- Type
- Quartz & electronic watch
- Maker
- Vacheron Constantin
- Case back
- Screwed by eight screws
- Reference
- 72040 / 423A
- Case Serial
- 678 187
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Complications
- Date and centre-seconds
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch features a tonneau-shaped case constructed from stainless steel, measuring 37 mm in diameter. The design includes an integrated stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet that utilizes a deployant clasp. The watch is water-resistant and incorporates an engraved case-back held in place by eight screws. The dial is finished in a blue tone and is styled with radial applied indexes. Functions include centre-seconds and a date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position. The overall condition of the case is graded as good with slight scratching and wear, while the dial is reported as being in good condition.
- Visible features
- • Integrated stainless steel link bracelet with a deployant clasp • Engraved case-back secured by eight visible screws • Blue dial with radial applied indexes and date aperture at 3 o'clock • Water-resistant casing indicated by the screw-down design
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description provides a grading for the watch, assigning it a grade of AA, which is described as very good. Specific observations provided in the report note that the case shows some wear and slight scratching, while the movement is assigned a grade of 3 and the dial is also graded as good. The watch is attributed to the manufacturer Vacheron Constantin of Geneva and dated to approximately 2000. It is catalogued with the case number 678 187 and the reference 72040/423A.
- Movement and Functionality
- This Vacheron Constantin Overseas model is powered by a quartz movement. The watch is designated as a chronometer and is officially certified, signifying performance standards established for its timekeeping capability. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the signatures located on the dial and case. The watch provides a standard quartz display with a date function and centre-seconds hand.
Identification
- Reference
- 72040 / 423A
- Serial number
- 678 187
- 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 exact current functional state of the quartz movement is not detailed beyond a grading
- Research required: Visible wear and light scratching are noted on the case