Vacheron Constantin is kicking off 2025 with a highly anticipated launch of a new version of its renowned Vacheron Constantin 222. Celebrating the brand’s 270th anniversary, the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 comes in stainless steel and features a dark blue dial.
The latest version closely mirrors the 2023 18k yellow gold Historiques 222, with the primary distinction being the use of stainless steel instead of gold for the case and bracelet, coupled with a matte dark blue dial. The hands, hour markers, and applied Maltese cross emblem are all crafted from white gold to match the steel case. The watch also includes the Maltese cross crafted from 18k gold on its lower right-hand corner.
All other design elements are retained from the yellow-gold version, including the 37mm angular case, a sapphire crystal positioned within the prominently fluted bezel, a display-style case back, baton-shaped hour markers, two centrally-mounted hands, and a framed date window at 3 o’clock. The hands and hour markers are also coated in Super-LumiNova similar to the yellow-gold version.
The new stainless steel Historiques 222 is powered by Vacheron Constantin’s in-house Caliber 2455/2 automatic movement, the same movement found in its yellow-gold sibling. It operates at a frequency of 28,800vph (4 Hz) and provides a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. Its slim 3.6mm thickness ensures the watch maintains its sleek profile. The movement can be viewed through the sapphire window in the caseback.
The steel bracelet, fully integrated into the case design, with large hexagonal center links attached directly to the upper and lower sides, completes the watch.
Introducing a stainless steel Historiques 222 is an exciting moment in the luxury watch industry. It represents Vacheron Constantin’s original vision for this iconic style that emerged in the 1970s. This stainless steel version is priced at $32,000, less than half the cost of its gold counterpart and significantly less than a vintage stainless steel VC 222. For more information, visit the brand’s website.
