Moon Phase Retrograde Date 41MM Steel Blue Dial

ROBUST STAINLESS STEEL CHASSIS INTEGRATED WITH UNCOMPROMISED ATHLETIC LUXURY

This exceptional timepiece projects absolute dominance through its signature 41mm multi-layered structural framework, measuring a highly balanced 10.48mm in thickness profile to express a powerful, confident stance on the wrist. The integrated case body, iconic notched bezel, and full-link integrated bracelet are masterfully sculpted from high-grade Stainless Steel, displaying an exceptional alternating interplay of fine satin-brushed surfaces and mirror-polished beveled facets that track light beautifully with a crisp metallic luster.

Emphasizing its prestigious travel heritage, the distinctive 6-sided bezel contours intricately echo the structural Maltese Cross emblem of the Maison, merging flawlessly with a screwed-down crown. Certified with the historic Poinçon de Genève (Hallmark of Geneva) established in 1886, this watch complies with the highest standards of provenance, decorative refinement, and mechanical reliability. Engineered with an internal soft iron casing ring to shield its delicate complications from magnetic interference, the secure housing satisfies a robust 5 bar (50m) water resistance, viewable via an anti-reflective sapphire window on the transparent caseback.

SIGNATURE BLUE PORT FAÇADE SHIELDING COGNITIVE RETROGRADE AND ASTRONOMICAL METRICS

The visual soul of this creation is beautifully laid bare across its highly refined, signature Blue lacquered dial face. The Maison’s dial-makers have executed an impressive anthology of surface treatments onto a single canvas to yield a powerful sense of visual depth: showcasing a radiant sunburst satin execution at the center base, flanked by a circular-finished layout tracking the internal minutes line, and a pristine velvet-finished treatment coating the external minute rim track.

The mechanical interface is purposefully calculated to be clean and highly scannable, dividing its unique complications across two balanced focal zones:

1. The Upper Arced Perimeter (From 10 to 2 O’clock): Features the Maison’s signature Retrograde hand-type date display. Upon reaching the final day of the month, the dedicated indicator hand instantly snaps back to its starting point, executing a captivating mechanical ballet.
2. At 6 O’clock: Houses an astronomical Precision Moon Phase display featuring a deep star-studded night sky backing two relief-molded 18K gold moons—a poetic mechanical device requiring manual adjustment only once every 122 years.

The central hours and minutes baton hands and applied hour indices are constructed from solid 18K gold, generously highlighted with blue SuperLuminova® to ensure continuous tracking legibility under dark settings behind an anti-reflective sapphire crystal shield.

MANUFACTURE AUTOMATIC CALIBER ENGAGED WITH A PRECIOUS 22K GOLD ROTOR

Ensuring absolute operational precision and tactile authority is the high-performance mechanical self-winding movement, calculated, constructed, and hand-decorated entirely within Vacheron Constantin’s foundry in Geneva. This complex caliber features a highly integrated mechanical module dedicated to managing the retrograde charging cycle and astronomical precision moon track with exceptional stability.

The openworked caseback framework reveals an incredible anthology of haute horlogerie decorative details, including hand-polished chamfers, perlage, and a prominent 22K solid gold oscillating weight intricately sculpted with the collection’s signature wind-rose compass motif—a prestigious tribute to the enduring spirit of global exploration. An internal soft-iron shield encapsulates the movement to ward off magnetic corruption.

INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED INTERCHANGEABLE SYSTEM FOR ULTIMATE VERSATILITY

Satisfying the dynamic requirements of a modern sophisticated lifestyle, the Overseas reference features a proprietary interchangeable strap mechanism built seamlessly into the lugs. This technical system enables the collector to swap out the integrated stainless steel bracelet for alternative premium straps in a matter of seconds without using any tools. The luxury timekeeper arrives as a complete lifestyle package including a premium dark blue grained calfskin leather strap for formal or casual-dress occasions, and an athletic dark blue structured lined rubber strap that echoes the rich dial tone. Secured interchangeably by a technical stainless steel triple folding clasp, this timepiece transitions flawlessly from a full-metal statement to an understated casual luxury icon.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: Manufacture Self-winding Mechanical Caliber; integrated Retrograde Date module and Precision Moon Phase complication; stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva certification.
2. Functions: Central hours and minutes; Retrograde pointer date display; Astronomical Moon Phase indicator at 6 o’clock (accurate for 122 years).
3. Case: Satin-finished and polished high-grade Stainless Steel; 41mm diameter scale, 10.48mm thickness profile.
4. Bezel: Stainless Steel 6-sided notched bezel reflecting the signature Maltese Cross shape.
5. Dial Face: Rich Lacquered Blue face with sunburst satin center, circular inner track, and velvet outer track; 18K gold astronomical moon phase plate; 18K gold applied luminescent hands and indices.
6. Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with advanced multi-layered anti-reflective treatment on both windows.
7. Magnetic Protection: Internal soft iron anti-magnetic casing ring assembly (Marked “Antimagnetic” on the case back).
8. Winding Mass: Solid 22K Gold oscillating rotor engraved with the Overseas wind-rose compass motif.
9. Strap Matrix: Integrated interchangeable lug structure; comes with 01 Stainless Steel bracelet, 01 Dark Blue premium grained calfskin leather strap, and 01 Sporty Dark Blue high-grade rubber strap.
10. Clasp Assembly: Stainless steel triple folding security clasp system.
11. Water Resistance: 5 bar (50 meters / 165 feet).