In the blistering heat of southern Utah’s canyon-filled desert, Vacheron Constantin drops a group of collectors off at the ultra-high-end luxury resort Amangiri. Getting there is no small feat. If you’re not flying in by private jet, you must connect through Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or Phoenix before boarding a charter to nearby Page, Ariz. On this trip, Page closed early for runway work, forcing some guests into a five-hour drive from Las Vegas, while a lucky few snagged the last helicopter transfer. It’s a hell of a journey, which only adds to its exclusivity. The trek is part of a V.I.P.-only client experience to discover the new Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points.
Cory Richards leading a group of Vacheron Constantin collectors on a climb up the canyon surrounding Amangiri.
Chris Coe
The big draw? New versions of a popular iteration of its Overseas model finally put into regular production at the house. The timepiece veers confidently into tool-watch territory, separating it from other precious-metal and bracelet Overseas models. It comes in lightweight, durable titanium with a GMT function, 150 meters of water resistance, anti-magnetism, and two interchangeable rubber straps and bracelet, and its even sportier take on the Overseas line marks a serious new direction for the buttoned-up brand. The prototype, a one-of-one release in 2019, was pushed to the limit on the wrist of photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards as he attempted to summit Mount Everest. A small run of a Dual Time and Chronographs followed in 2021. Many clients expressed frustration that they couldn’t get their hands on one of the 300 examples in the limited edition (150 of each version were made); now, five years later, Cardinal Points has finally arrived.
