Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points: The Titanium Travel Watch Collectors Asked For

For seven years, the titanium Overseas Dual Time existed mostly as a story: a one-off prototype built for an Everest expedition, followed by a limited edition that sold out almost immediately. With the Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points, introduced at Watches and Wonders 2026, Vacheron Constantin has turned that story into a regular-production collection of four references, each named for a point on the compass.

This guide covers what the Cardinal Points collection is, how each reference differs, what powers it, and what buyers should know about price and availability.

What Is the Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points?

The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a four-watch collection of 41mm, full-titanium travel watches with a second time zone. It was released in April 2026 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Overseas line, which Vacheron Constantin first introduced in 1996 as its integrated-bracelet sports watch.

Each reference represents one cardinal direction and carries its own dial color:

• North, White dial, Ref. 7930V/210T-H073
• East, Blue dial, Ref. 7930V/210T-H074
• South, Brown dial, Ref. 7930V/210T-H072
• West, Green dial, Ref. 7930V/210T-H075

Unlike the titanium models that preceded it, the Cardinal Points collection is not a limited edition.

From Everest to Everyday: The Backstory

The collection traces directly to 2019, when Vacheron Constantin built a titanium Overseas Dual Time prototype for photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards to wear on his Everest expedition. The watch was tested in some of the harshest conditions a timepiece can face, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about Overseas models among collectors.

In 2021, Vacheron Constantin released two limited-edition titanium Overseas “Everest” models inspired by that prototype: a Dual Time and a Chronograph. Both were difficult to obtain at retail, and the Dual Time Everest, priced at $31,300 at launch, has traded well above that figure on the secondary market since.

The Cardinal Points collection is the refined, permanent successor to those watches. It keeps the rugged titanium character and adds a more complete strap system and four dial options.

Case and Design

The case is crafted entirely from Grade 5 titanium and measures 41mm in diameter and approximately 12mm thick. Titanium is noticeably lighter than steel, resistant to corrosion and hypoallergenic, which makes it a natural choice for a watch built around travel.

• Bezel: The six-sided bezel, shaped after the Maltese cross in Vacheron Constantin’s emblem, has a matte anthracite finish. The crown and pusher ring are treated the same way, giving the watch a darker, more technical look than a standard Overseas.
• Water resistance: 150 meters.
• Anti-magnetic protection: A soft-iron inner ring shields the movement from magnetic fields.
• Caseback: Sapphire, displaying the movement and a 22K gold oscillating weight decorated with a compass rose.

The Dial: Built for Legibility

Each dial has a grained center, a circular satin-finished inner minutes track and a lacquered outer seconds track. The applied hour markers and hands are 18K white gold, filled with blue Super-LumiNova.

The travel functions are marked in orange so they stand apart from local time. An orange arrow-tipped hand shows home time. An orange day/night indicator at 9 o’clock tells you whether it is AM or PM at home. A pointer date at 6 o’clock follows local time, so the date always matches where you are.

The result is a GMT-style display that can be read at a glance without crowding the dial.

Movement: Calibre 5110 DT/3

Inside is the Calibre 5110 DT/3, a self-winding movement developed and manufactured in-house by Vacheron Constantin. It is the third iteration of the 5110 DT, which first appeared in the Overseas Dual Time ref. 7900V in 2018.

• Calibre: 5110 DT/3, manufacture, automatic
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone, day/night indicator, pointer date
• Dimensions: 30.6mm diameter, 6mm thick
• Components: 234
• Jewels: 37
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve: Approximately 60 hours
• Finishing: Côtes de Genève and perlage; Hallmark of Geneva

Sixty hours of power reserve means the watch can sit unworn over a weekend and still be running on Monday morning.

Bracelet and Strap System

The Overseas has always been defined by its interchangeable straps, and the Cardinal Points collection makes the most of it. Every watch is delivered with three options: an integrated titanium bracelet with a triple-blade folding clasp and the “Easy-fit” micro-adjustment system; a textured rubber strap in the dial color, finished with orange stitching; and a bright orange rubber strap with a Maltese cross-inspired texture.

Bracelets and straps change in seconds without tools, so one watch can move from a business trip to a mountain trail with very little effort.

Price and Availability

Since the Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a regular-production collection, it should be easier to find than the limited Everest editions. Demand has still been high since launch, and some pieces are already trading above retail on the secondary market.

Cardinal Points vs. Overseas Dual Time Everest

• Production: The Everest (2021) was a limited edition; the Cardinal Points (2026) is regular production.
• Dial options: The Everest offered one; the Cardinal Points offers four (white, blue, brown, green).
• Straps included: The Cardinal Points comes with a titanium bracelet plus two rubber straps.
• Launch price: $31,300 for the Everest; $41,000 for the Cardinal Points.

For collectors who missed the Everest, the Cardinal Points offers the same core idea with a fuller set of straps and a choice of dial, without the pressure of a numbered run.

Which Cardinal Point Should You Choose?

• North (white): The brightest and most legible of the four, with the strongest contrast against the orange travel hands.
• East (blue): The most classic Overseas color and the easiest to wear with business attire.
• South (brown): Warm and understated, pairing especially well with the anthracite bezel.
• West (green): The most distinctive option and the closest in spirit to an outdoor tool watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Speak With a Mio Jewelry Specialist

If you are considering an Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points or another Vacheron Constantin travel watch, our specialists in New York and Houston can talk through references, sizing and availability. Contact us at (646) 801-2321.