Vacheron Constantin’s style and heritage director Christian Selmoni has waited for three years to unveil the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in steel. Elegantly restrained, this new 37mm version is slimly ergonomic, with a height of only 7.95mm.
This modern on-wrist comfort is remarkable given its 48-year-old design, but in order to grasp the significance of the 222, we need to go back in time. Even Gerald Genta was not universally known when the young designer Jorg Hysek came up with his notable 1977 debut for Vacheron Constantin, the watch's name coming from the brand’s triple-digit anniversary that year. The 222 is the slim forefather of the Overseas family of sports watches, and just like this strong reissue, the original watch was lithe and elegant but notable for its cog-like scalloped bezel.
