EUROWATCH OC buys, sells and trades the Vacheron Constantin Overseas and the Historiques 222 at our Newport Beach showroom. The Overseas is the third integrated-bracelet sports watch from the "holy trinity" of Swiss makers, next to the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and it is the one you can still buy close to retail. Every Vacheron we sell is authenticated in house and can be viewed privately by appointment. Call 949-994-0114.
What is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas?
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas is a steel and gold sports watch with an integrated bracelet, a six-sided bezel inspired by the Maltese cross, and a quick-change system that swaps between bracelet, leather and rubber straps without tools. Vacheron launched it in 1996. The current generation dates to 2016, refined again with the 4520V in 2024.
The Overseas grew out of the 222, the steel sports watch Vacheron released in 1977 for its 222nd anniversary. In 2022 Vacheron brought the 222 back as part of its Historiques collection, first in yellow gold and later in steel.
Overseas and 222 references and prices
| Model | Reference | Size | US retail | Typical market (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas Self-Winding (current) | 4520V/210A | 41mm, steel | About $26,000 | Near retail |
| Overseas Self-Winding (2016–2024) | 4500V/110A | 41mm, steel | Discontinued | About $23,500–$30,500 |
| Overseas Self-Winding | 4520V/210R | 41mm, rose gold | Call | Call for current price |
| Overseas Chronograph | 5520V (current), 5500V (prior) | 42.5mm | Call | Call for current price |
| Historiques 222 | 4200H/222A | 37mm, steel | Call | About $52,000–$62,000 |
| Historiques 222 | 4200H/222J | 37mm, yellow gold | Call | Call for current price |
Prices as of November 2026. Vacheron trades in thinner volume than Patek or AP, so individual watches can sit well above or below these ranges. Call 949-994-0114 for a specific piece.
Discontinued Overseas references
The 4500V blue dial (2016 to 2024) is the reference most buyers ask for, and it still trades at or above its last retail price. The 5500V chronograph and the first and second generation Overseas (1996 and 2004) are the other collected references. Original 1970s 222 watches, especially the steel "Jumbo," now sell at a premium to the reissue.
Buy a Vacheron Constantin Overseas in Newport Beach
Buying an Overseas at EUROWATCH OC means seeing the watch in person, checking the strap system and the finishing yourself, and leaving with an authenticated watch the same day. We include every strap and bracelet that came with the watch whenever it has them. Shipping is free and fully insured. Browse Vacheron Constantin inventory or ask us to source a reference.
Sell your Vacheron Constantin
EUROWATCH OC buys Vacheron Constantin Overseas, 222, Patrimony and Traditionnelle watches and pays the same day after valuation. Complete sets with all straps, the tool-free strap kit and papers get the strongest offers. Start at Sell & Trade.
Trading between the holy trinity
We trade across the three integrated-bracelet icons every month. An Overseas often trades up toward a Patek Philippe Nautilus or across to an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and the reverse happens when a collector wants the Overseas strap system.
Is the Vacheron Overseas a good investment?
The Overseas is the value pick of the three. It trades near retail, while a steel Nautilus or Royal Oak carries a much larger premium, so there is less premium to lose. The Historiques 222 in steel is the hottest Vacheron reference right now and trades well above retail. See our investment watches guide for how the trinity compares.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas part of the holy trinity?
Yes. Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet are known as the holy trinity of Swiss watchmaking, and the Overseas is Vacheron's answer to the Nautilus and Royal Oak.
Overseas, Nautilus or Royal Oak: which should I buy?
The Overseas is the best value of the three, trading near retail, and it is the only one with a tool-free strap system. The Nautilus and Royal Oak carry larger premiums. EUROWATCH OC in Newport Beach can show you all three.
What is the Vacheron Constantin 222?
The 222 is the integrated-bracelet sports watch Vacheron launched in 1977 for its 222nd anniversary. It is the ancestor of the Overseas and was reissued in the Historiques collection starting in 2022.
What is the difference between the 4500V and 4520V Overseas?
The 4520V replaced the 4500V in 2024 with a refined case and bracelet. The 4500V, made from 2016 to 2024, is now discontinued and the blue dial version is the most sought-after.
Does the Overseas come with extra straps?
Yes. Most Overseas models come with a steel bracelet plus leather and rubber straps that swap without tools. EUROWATCH OC includes every strap that came with the watch when we have them.
Does EUROWATCH OC buy Vacheron Constantin watches?
Yes. EUROWATCH OC buys Vacheron Constantin Overseas, 222 and dress watches and pays the same day. Call 949-994-0114 for a private appraisal in Newport Beach.
Visit EUROWATCH OC in Newport Beach
EUROWATCH OC, 3388 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 5:30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 5:30pm. Call 949-994-0114.
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