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During the preview of the “Masques à Démasquer” exhibition, held on Tuesday, February 21st at the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva, the French Ambassador to Switzerland, in the name of the French Minister of Culture and Communication, appointed Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin, a “Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)[…] … Under the impetus of Juan Carlos Torres, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin is also strongly involved in the promotion of watchmaking artistic crafts and, in support of the French National Institute of Artistic Crafts, plays an active role in preparations for the future European Study Days on the Artistic Crafts[…]
For over 250 years, Vacheron Constantin has been nurtured by a philosophy dedicated to highlighting our shared cultural heritage[…] … The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art collection conveys the brand’s deep-felt attachment to culture[…] … Entirely developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin, it boasts exceptional reliability matched by excellent manual finishing in keeping with the grand Geneva Fine Watchmaking traditions[…]
An exceptional tourbillon and the absolute purity of a round, understated case housing a complication boasting unprecedented performances: the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2260 beating at the heart of the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is simply unequalled[…] … Moreover, the latest newcomer to the Patrimony Traditionnelle line is the first Vacheron Constantin watch to be approved according to the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria[…] … The pure art of watchmaking… In offering a stunning new demonstration of the major horological complication represented by the tourbillon, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin has opted for an impressive display of its skills and knowhow[…] … Vacheron Constantin has long since established its expertise in the field of tourbillon movements[…] … The Vacheron Constantin movement design engineers and watchmakers thus cooperated in developing a new mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement – Calibre 2260 – endowed with an exceptional 14-day power reserve[…] … In order to provide a full 14-day power reserve, the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2260 is equipped with four barrels mounted in coupled pairs[…] … The architecture of this new Calibre 2260 features, comprising 231 components, two large bridges (instead of the three appearing on the previous Vacheron Constantin tourbillons)[…] … In addition to the tourbillon combined with small seconds at 6 o’clock, Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2260 also drives the slightly off-centred hour and minute functions, as well as the power-reserve indicator[…] … The 12 o’clock positioning of the latter indicator on a silver-toned opaline dial, as well as the external minute circle, are inspired by several pocket-watches stemming from the rich heritage of Vacheron Constantin[…] … A slender bezel, a case middle with a fluted base, a screw-down case-back fitted with a sapphire crystal, facetted hour-markers (double at 12 o’clock), 5N pink gold dauphine hands and an historically inspired opaline silver-toned dial adorned with a variety of finishes: all these refined elements contribute to the unmistakable identity of this restrained and technical collection and serve as a reminder that tradition and modernity quite naturally rub shoulders at Vacheron Constantin[…] … … in keeping with the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria This Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is the first Vacheron Constantin watch to be officially approved according to the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria[…]
In 1912, eager to make a clean break with the rounded shape of its pocket-watches, and impelled by an avant-garde spirit entirely in keeping with an era of progress, Vacheron Constantin became one of the first watch manufacturers to adopt tonneau or barrel-shaped cases[…] … The few new launches have been designed and crafted to accentuate the fact that the form watch continues to hold a place of its own – one of exclusivity, originality and sophistication – within Fine Watchmaking and to pursue its time-honoured vocation at Vacheron Constantin[…] … With this in mind, the Vacheron Constantin engineers and movement design engineers have developed a new tonneau-shaped movement moulding the shape of the case[…] … With this new Malte collection, Vacheron Constantin is paying tribute to a century filled with a wealth of tonneau-shaped creations, and celebrates its fundamental values based on classicism, elegance and technical mastery[…] … Malte Tourbillon The new Malte collection celebrating 100 years of the tonneau shape at Vacheron Constantin, simply could not ignore the most iconic of all horological complications: the tourbillon[…] … Vacheron Constantin has long since demonstrated its know-how in the field of the tourbillon movement[…] … It is in this spirit that Vacheron Constantin offers a new interpretation of this stunning complication in keeping with the classic style and elegance inherent to this anniversary collection[…] … The rounding off of the tourbillon bar, which always represents a significant technical challenge, calls for over 11 hours of manual work in order to meet the finishing criteria demanded by Vacheron Constantin[…] … This new approach represents a major evolution of this independent certification that has enjoyed the longstanding support of Vacheron Constantin and which has just decided to respond more fully than ever before to the legitimate expectations of an ever more informed clientele[…] … Malte small seconds The Malte Collection by Vacheron Constantin, distinguished by its tonneau-shaped models, has always given pride of place to an array of horological complication, encompassing regulator, tourbillon, dual time-zone, moon-phase, power-reserve, chronograph, openworked movement versions[…] … The hour and minute hands, as well as the small seconds at 6 o’clock, are all driven by the Vacheron Constantin 4400 AS movement[…] … This new approach represents a major evolution of this independent certification that has enjoyed the longstanding support of Vacheron Constantin and which has just decided to respond more fully than ever before to the legitimate expectations of an ever more informed clientele[…] … Malte Lady With the Malte Lady, Vacheron Constantin wished to pay tribute to all those with a preference for diminutively sized watches, who are thus treated to the Malte Lady featuring a curving 28[…] … Malte 100th Anniversary Edition The year 1912 is a milestone date in the history of Vacheron Constantin[…] … In celebration of this pioneering spirit, Vacheron Constantin has decided to present the Malte 100th Anniversary Edition model, a hand-wound watch issued in a 100-piece limited series[…] … Such a timepiece naturally had to be crafted from the noblest of mateirals, which is why Vacheron Constantin is introducing this anniversary edition in a 36[…] … 6 mm case made of 950 platinum – a rare and precious metal cherished by Vacheron Constantin and which emphasises the refined aesthetic of a watch with a delightfully vintage appeal[…] … This Malte 100th Anniversary model is equipped with Vacheron Constantin hand-wound Calibre 4400, driving the hour and minute hands[…] … This new approach represents a major evolution of this independent certification that has enjoyed the longstanding support of Vacheron Constantin and which has just decided to respond more fully than ever before to the legitimate expectations of an ever more informed clientele[…]
Its femininity beats to the rhythm of a mechanical heart entirely crafted by Vacheron Constantin, hand-wound Calibre 1400, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva[…] … The Manufacture Vacheron Constantin Calibre 1400 echoes a design imbued with authenticity[…]
While the opening of the Vacheron Constantin boutique in New York is already an event in its own right, it takes on a unique and unprecedented character thanks to the special exhibition featuring three of the most remarkable timepieces in company history[…] … The launch of “The American Heritage” website enabling American collectors to present their Vacheron Constantin timepiece provided the means to unite these three pieces for the very first time[…] … They may be admired until October 29th at the Vacheron Constantin boutique in New York[…] … New York, Madison and 64th: this prestigious address now hosts the first Vacheron Constantin boutique ever in the United States[…] … To highlight the stellar nature of what represents a major opening for the Geneva-based manufacturer, the House has succeeded in bringing together for the very first time three models that are of capital importance within the Vacheron Constantin heritage[…] … Uniting all three and exhibiting them to the New York public is not only an absolutely unique and unprecedented event for Vacheron Constantin, but also a rare milestone in horological history[…] … The King Fouad watch It was in 1927 that Francis Peter, president of the Cairo Joint Tribunal and a Swiss citizen, visited Vacheron Constantin’s workshop on the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva[…] … Vacheron Constantin had already begun working on an exceptional timepiece with an array of complications and eight hands[…] … The King Farouk watch During a trip to Geneva in 1937, King Farouk of Egypt insisted on visiting the Vacheron Constantin workshops[…] … Charles Constantin, acting as his guide on the tour, confessed his surprise at the breadth of the 18 year-old sovereign’s knowledge of watchmaking[…] … "But, Monsieur Constantin," he replied, "I dismantled so many watches when I was a child[…] … This superb model, a worthy representative of the métiers d’art (artistic crafts) faithfully cultivated by Vacheron Constantin, was auctioned in New York in June 2011 for a sum of around 1,800,000 US$[…] … The New York showcase Thus united and displayed to the public for the very first time, these three exceptional pieces from the Vacheron Constantin heritage are on show until October 29th on the corner of Madison and 64th, the prestigious address housing Vacheron Constantin New York boutique[…]
Vacheron Constantin is reinforcing its international presence with the opening of its first boutique in the United States, located in New York City[…] … The choice of New York for the opening of a first Vacheron Constantin boutique in the United States is no coincidence, since this is a location carrying powerful symbolism[…] … One hundred and eighty years ago, on September 17th 1831, Jacques Barthélémy Vacheron wrote a letter stating his intention to expand business to the US[…] … The beauty and precision of these watches won over Americans, helping the brand to take firm root in the United States and ushering in an era of close cooperation between New York and Vacheron Constantin[…] … Archival records show that customized Vacheron Constantin timepieces were ordered by notable collectors as Henry Graves and James Ward Packard, recognizing already at the time the technical expertise and craftsmanship know-how (enamelling, engraving, guilloche craft and gem-setting) of Vacheron Constantin[…] … Eisenhower each owned a Vacheron Constantin, and in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, the brand was called upon to commemorate the first US expeditions into space[…] … Reaching an exceptional milestone in 2005, Vacheron Constantin celebrated 250 years of history around the world with gala anniversary events held in 17 global cities, including New York[…] … A unique showcase Vacheron Constantin’s deep roots in New York make it the ideal place to open the first US boutique[…] … From the Overseas whose dial bears the colors of the American flag, to the historical watch evoking the Roaring Twenties, to the one-of-a-kind Grand Complication timepiece featuring a specially engraved case, these three exceptional creations each illustrate a milestone in Vacheron Constantin’s history and represent, each in their own way, the rich and storied heritage of the brand[…]
This model embodies an exceptional association of the famous Métiers d’Art cultivated within the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin: engraver, enameller, gemsetter and guillocher are working together to create this unique magnificent watch, especially developed for Only Watch[…] … Within the case beats high-precision mechanical self-winding Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2460, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva[…]
On 23 June 2011, Vacheron Constantin celebrated the official opening of “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin: A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) in its true Genevan suave style[…] … Juan-Carlos Torres, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vacheron Constantin[…] … Following the opening ceremony, guests were escorted to a cocktail reception held at the Glass Atrium of NMS, served with wine and canapés and regaled by the blue jazz vocals of Joanna Dong before being entering into the Dining Hall for a splendor Gala Dinner by Vacheron Constantin[…] … The evening concluded with an after-dinner party at the “Vacheron Constantin Lounge” at The Ritz Carlton where guests chill out till late[…]
Vacheron Constantin is beginning a new chapter in the history of the sports collection from the Manufacture with the launch of the Overseas Small Model Date Self-Winding, a version featuring a subtle blend of character and elegance[…] … The new Overseas Small Model Date Self-winding from Vacheron Constantin comes in two versions: one with an 18-carat pink gold bracelet, and the other with a taupe-coloured leather strap complete with an additional vulcanised grey rubber strap[…]
A Grand Complication pocket watch in 20-carat gold by Vacheron Constantin having belonged to the collector James Ward Packard fetched the sum of 1,800,000 USD – three times its already high estimate – at the Christie’s auction[…] … The auction held by Christie’s in New York confirmed Vacheron Constantin’s strong appeal to international collectors[…] … Among the items by Vacheron Constantin that were up for bidding in New York, the 20-carat gold pocket watch (lot n° 100) proved to be the undisputed star of the auction by fetching 1,800,000 USD[…]
Created in 2006, Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers revives the very unique spirit of 18th century Geneva[…] … Today, for the first time, Vacheron Constantin is unveiling two timepieces ordered from Atelier Cabinotiers, a new and unique service that custom-makes Fine Watches[…] … Secrecy and confidentiality surround most of the watches made to order by Vacheron Constantin[…] … This year, for the first time, Vacheron Constantin is unveiling two unique pieces stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva and made by its Atelier Cabinotiers service[…] … A Vacheron Constantin tradition Right from its origins, Vacheron Constantin encouraged its watchmakers to make custom-built watches, lavishing countless hours on determining the exact appearance of a model and on choosing its functions and its components[…] … Vacheron Constantin watch collectors have always been well aware of this possibility, and the famous New York banker and devoted watch connoisseur Henry Graves Jr[…] … was for example a keen devotee of the one-of-a-kind models signed Vacheron Constantin[…] … King Fouad of Egypt and his son King Farouk, to mention just two other eminent examples, were also keen collectors of one-of-a-kind Vacheron Constantin models[…] … One particular story vividly illustrates these lasting ties: in 1937, when the adolescent Prince Farouk was visiting Geneva with his mother, Queen Nazli, he was eager to visit the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin[…] … Charles Constantin guided him through the workshops and, when he expressed his amazement at the young man’s vast horological knowledge, the prince admitted to having taken a number of watches apart to see how they worked[…] … On the occasion of an official visit to Geneva, the municipal authorities presented him with a fabulous one of-a-kind watch created by Vacheron Constantin[…] … It was this extremely distinctive spirit based on mutual exchanges and creativity that Vacheron Constantin wished to revive[…] … All requests, from the simplest to the most daring, are meticulously examined by an ethical committee specially set up for the Atelier Cabinotiers; to secure approval, they must naturally be deemed to be in harmony with the Vacheron Constantin spirit[…] … Vacheron Constantin is the only watch manufacturer to offer such a high level of service, uniting excellence and dedication[…] … Vacheron Constantin’s designers and R&D department are called upon as needed[…] … The Vacheron Constantin guillocheurs and enamellers are among the last remaining masters of their forefathers’ art; others – engravers and gemsetters – proudly carry on ancient traditions, combining natural talent with expertise[…] … Philosophia*: the other way to tell the time Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers service was recently busy with two special orders[…] … Highly customised, the entire Philosophia* - a one-of-a-kind model – was made piece by piece at Vacheron Constantin by Atelier Cabinotiers[…] … Another special detail is the openwork at the centre of the escapement wheel, which provides a place for a pierced Maltese Cross motif, the symbol of Vacheron Constantin[…] … Unique in its spirit, aesthetics and exclusive mechanism, the Philosophia model was recently delivered to its owner by Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers[…] … That is what its owner wanted, and Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers gathered the resources to meet this very ambitious goal[…] … As it began this extraordinary adventure and accepted this uncommon mechanical challenge, Vacheron Constantin knew it could count on its unusual expertise garnered over an uninterrupted span of more than 250 years in business[…] … This exceptional movement, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, has some 891 components, all hand-finished or hand-decorated at Vacheron Constantin[…] … As with every other timepiece from Vacheron Constantin’s workshop, the case was then polished very subtly, a task made all the more difficult by the fact that it absolutely must not destroy the engraver’s incredible work on the bas-reliefs[…] … * Vladimir is the name given by the owner The timeless spirit of the Cabinotiers Since its founding, Vacheron Constantin has always encouraged its master watchmakers to custom-make watches, never begrudging the time needed to determine the exact aesthetics of a piece and select its functions and components[…]
A longstanding part of the Vacheron Constantin watchmaking heritage, the World Time complication is making a noteworthy comeback to the collections from the Manufacture[…] … Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, this new mechanical self-winding movement is distinguished by its capacity to indicate the world’s 37 time zones, including those offset from Universal Coordinated Time (UCT) by a half - or quarter-hour – an exclusive mechanism patented by Vacheron Constantin[…] … The new Patrimony Traditonnelle World Time by Vacheron Constantin marks the return to the collection of a complication inextricably bound to the history of the Geneva-based manufacturer[…] … The latter is also interwoven with the theme of travel, since Jean-Marc Vacheron and his successors have constantly circled the globe delivering their exceptional timepieces[…] … A pioneer in the development and production of innovative watches, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin has displayed the same approach in being resolutely open to the world at large[…] … Created in 1755 in Geneva and able to look back over more than 255 years of uninterrupted activity, Vacheron Constantin soon began exploring the four corners of the earth[…] … The rich history of World Time at Vacheron Constantin In keeping with the same pioneering spirit, and driven by a wish to demonstrate that the multiple time-zone watch could be further perfected, Vacheron Constantin introduced its first timepieces endowed with an international time mechanism in 1932[…] … This first Vacheron Constantin World Time “Cottier system” watch (reference 3372) enabled simultaneous read-off of the time in 31 cities around the world[…] … It marked the start of a rich and longstanding relationship between Vacheron Constantin and the World Time complication[…] … In 1936, Vacheron Constantin presented two new versions of its World Time model with a 31-city dial (reference 3650) and a 30-city dial (reference 3638) without Cairo[…] … From the 1940s onwards, Vacheron Constantin attributed the reference number 4414 to a world time model with a 41-city dial and a day/night division of the mobile 24-hour disc[…] … In 1957, Vacheron Constantin wrote a new chapter in its history of World Time watches by introducing the first World Time wristwatch, reference 6213, ordered by an Egyptian dignitary[…] … A patented new World Time calibre Eager to make a major new contribution to the history of this complication, the Vacheron Constantin master-watchmakers and engineers have sought to create a mechanical movement capable of indicating not only the full time zones, but also the partial ones, so as to reflect the exact temporal reality in the 37 time zones[…] … A number of countries have indeed adopted a half-hour or quarter-hour difference from UTC, and the Calibre 2460WT by Vacheron Constantin takes account of these specific characteristics[…] … The indication of the 37 time zones as proposed by Vacheron Constantin in its Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time is as complete as one could wish for[…] … In light of these exclusive developments, a patent has been filed for the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2460WT bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva[…] … Due to the modern nature of this useful complication, along with the major innovations provided by its Calibre 2460WT, the Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time is destined to become an iconic model within the collection, and to perpetuate Vacheron Constantin’s pioneering role in the development of multiple time-zone watches[…]
Overseas, Vacheron Constantin’s sporting and technical line, is taking a significant new step in 2011 with the introduction of an original perpetual calendar chronograph[…] … The Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar “Boutiques Exclusive” is issued in an 80-piece limited edition exclusively reserved for the 27 Vacheron Constantin boutiques around the world[…] … The remarkable success of these distinctive models encouraged Vacheron Constantin to round off this line with an exclusive model associating two major complications: the chronograph and the perpetual calendar[…] … A first for Vacheron Constantin, the use of yellow to underscore the three hands relating to the chronograph function lends an additional dynamic touch and guarantees excellent readability[…] … Issued in an 80-piece limited edition, the Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar “Boutiques Exclusive” heralds a new era in this sporting collection from Vacheron Constantin by taking it to new heights of technical complexity and elegance[…]
From June 24th to August 14th 2011, in cooperation with Vacheron Constantin, The National Museum of Singapore invites visitors to discover the history of the watchmaking Manufacture and that of Fine Watchmaking in Geneva[…] … The first major public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch Manufacture with a continuous history, “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” reveals over 250 years of creativity and know-how[…] … Designed like an initiatory journey into the world of the 18th century watchmaking artisans known as cabinotiers, the exhibition is an exploration offering a chance to discover the evolution of time measurement, its professions, as well as the influence of artistic currents – a cultural trilogy that has forged the history of Vacheron Constantin since its founding in 1755[…] … An initiatory journey to the heart of time From historical documents from the company archives dating back to Jean-Marc Vacheron and François Constantin to watchmaking tools, from the workbenches of Geneva’s cabinotiers to the machines invented by Georges Auguste Leschot – notably the inventor in 1839 of the pantograph, the device that revolutionised the watch industry by enabling it to produce interchangeable watch parts – the scenography of the exhibition gives life to an incredibly rich technical and aesthetic universe[…] … It demonstrates the expertise and creativity of Vacheron Constantin, as well as its incredible capacity for innovation since its founding[…] … From the first pocket watches to clocks, and from jewelled timepieces to Grandes Complications, all are part of this original retrospective of the history of Vacheron Constantin and of the Haute Horlogerie tradition cultivated in Geneva[…] … While a Vacheron Constantin watch is above all an instrument for reading the time, it is also a resolutely high-tech piece, a symbol of social status and a daily accessory[…] … This masterpiece combines the talents of the Vacheron Constantin watchmakers, enamellers and engravers within a yellow gold case representing a fascinating triptych[…] … “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” is far more than a mere watch exhibition[…] … The visitor’s initiation begins in the workshops of an 18th century cabinotier, a symbol of the original professions of Vacheron Constantin and which have shaped its identity[…] … It is was within this context eminently propitious to creative freedom that Jean-Marc Vacheron created his pocket watches, of which the first known one signed “J M Vacheron à Genève” and made in the 1750s is exhibited here as the worthy forerunner of an exceptional historical legacy[…] … Immersed into this era that witnessed the blossoming of Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, of which Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest and most illustrious representatives, visitors followed a themed route in which each of the major crafts exercised within the Manufacture reveals its art[…] … The beauty of movements, of cases, of dials: Vacheron Constantin has never favoured one element to the detriment of the others[…] … A unique, precious value that Vacheron Constantin has been dedicated to perpetuating for over 250 years in complete respect for the finest traditions of hand craftsmanship[…] … “This first major exhibition of the ‘Treasure of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755’ marks the start of a long cultural journey, a mission to relate our rich history which echoes that of Haute Horlogerie[…] … Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin[…] … The “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” thus interweaves past, present and future in a spirit of discovery and exploration[…] … Each Vacheron Constantin houses a fragment of history – that of horology in particular, as well as more broadly that of art, culture and society[…]
From June 24th to August 14th 2011, in collaboration with Vacheron Constantin, the National Museum of Singapore extends an invitation to discover the history of the Manufacture and that of Genevan Haute Horlogerie[…] … The first major public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in uninterrupted activity since its founding, the “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin - A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” shed light on more than 250 years of creativity and know-how[…] … Conceived as an educational journey revolving around the spirit of the artisans cabinotiers of the 18th Century, the exhibition is an exploration of the evolution of the measurement of time, of its crafts and of artistic influences, a trilogy that defines the history of Vacheron Constantin since its foundation[…] … From archived documents belonging to Jean-Marc Vacheron and Francois Constantin to particular watchmaking tools, and from the Genevan workbenches of the artisans cabinotiers to the machines invented by the Manufacture, the set design gives life to a technical and aesthetic universe of incredible richness[…]
Housing the legendary Calibre 1120 QP, a mechanical self-winding movement stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, the Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar ultra-thin model reveals the inherent elegance and finesse of Vacheron Constantin[…] … A useful and sophisticated major complication is enriching the Patrimony Contempoarine collection by Vacheron Constantin[…] … An indispensable prerequisite for integrating the calendar functions, this miniaturisation was pushed to the limit in order to create an ultra-thin perpetual calendar movement such as Vacheron Constantin’s Calibre 1120 QP which measures a mere 4[…] … Characterised by taut lines, a sleek profile, slender trapeze-shaped hour-markers, baton hands, a cambered dial and a minute track beaded with gold cabochons, the new Perpetual Calendar model by Vacheron Constantin features all the distinctive characteristics of the Patrimony Contemporaine collection[…] … Hitherto available exclusively in an admirable openworked version belonging to the Patrimony Traditionnelle collection, the perpetual calendar finds an elegant new form of expression in the Patrimony Contemporaine collection, entirely in harmony with the classic spirit and fine craftsmanship that have forged Vacheron Constantin’s reputation for excellence for over 250 years[…]
The resolutely contemporary Quai de l’Ile collection launched by Vacheron Constantin in 2008 is now enriched with a Retrograde Annual Calendar model[…] … This complication is revealed through the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2460 QRA and housed within a 43 mm case offering unique opportunities for personalisation[…] … Clothed in pink or white gold – or both if the customer so wishes – this model with its dynamic lines houses a new mechanical self-winding complicated movement designed, developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin: Calibre 2460 QRA, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva[…] … Already remarkable in its own right, this complication is associated in the new Quai de l’Ile model with a retrograde date display, an acknowledged Vacheron Constantin speciality[…] … A new calibre The master-watchmakers and design engineers of Vacheron Constantin have conceived, developed and crafted the new Calibre 2460 QRA, complying with technical specifications that included the need to meet the high finishing and construction stipulations laid down by the Hallmark of Geneva regulations[…] … The new 326-part Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2460 QRA drives the hours, minutes and small seconds at 9 o’clock, as well as the annual calendar with retrograde date display, months and a high-precision moon-phase indication requiring correction just once every 122 years[…] … Like legendary cars that are endlessly redesigned to keep pace with style developments, the Quai de l’Ile case is a vivid expression of an avant-garde watchmaking concept, while remaining entirely in harmony with the stylistic spirit of Vacheron Constantin[…] … Constantly in search of flowing shapes and visually perfect curves, as well as the boldly assertive character and dynamic lines of stealth-type objects, the Vacheron Constantin designers have pushed the limits of these territories in conceiving and designing this case that now symbolises the Vacheron Constantin personalisation concept[…] … Combined with certain dial elements, this construction enables Vacheron Constantin to offer its clientele 700 potential variations within the complete Quai de l’Ile collection[…] … A powerful emblem of this original security system, the sun motif inspired by the clock tower of the Tour de l’Ile (next to the historic headquarters of Vacheron Constantin) is placed inside a disc printed in invisible ink and appears between 4 and 5 o’clock only under ultra-violet light[…]
The Métiers d’Art “La Symbolique des Laques” watch series was born of a respect for traditions and for the watchmaking creativity that since 1755 has been convincing Vacheron Constantin of the need to pass on skills, art and the craftsman’s motions so they will be written on the pages of history[…] … These talents, inherited from past centuries and handed down from generation to generation, are continually enriched by the quest for excellence and the support for creativity that are two of Vacheron Constantin’s key values[…] … La Symbolique des Laques Echoing the Métiers d’Art “Les Masques” series born of the encounter between Vacheron Constantin and Geneva’s Barbier-Mueller Museum, the Métiers d’Art “La Symbolique des Laques” opus is another illustration of the alchemy between the cultural, artistic and Fine Watchmaking crafts[…] … The vision of a timepiece as a cultural bridge between countries is one that, in the eighteenth century, was already impelling François Constantin to travel around the world and extend the Manufacture’s expertise to other continents[…] … What better tribute to its origins could Vacheron Constantin now pay than this Art collection that brings together watchmaking technique, history and decorative technique? As a human adventure, an invitation to discover new horizons and to explore a new place where craftsmanship and innovation meet at their zenith, the Métiers d’Art “La Symbolique des Laques” series relates the encounter between the men of one of the oldest Japanese lacquer firms – Zohiko, located in Kyoto since its founding in 1661 – and those of Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watchmaker to have been producing continuously since its creation in 1755[…] … Because it knows what time means, Vacheron Constantin kept to the natural pace of exceptional creations[…] … It was designed, developed and manufactured entirely within Vacheron Constantin’s workshops[…] … This year, the theme of longevity is the thread that ties the three new watches together, but more symbolically, which bears witness to the continuity of the arts and of cultures throughout the world – a continuity that Vacheron Constantin carefully perpetuates in each of its creations[…]
Having been a patron of the Paris National Opera for the past four years, Vacheron Constantin shares with this institution the art of precision, renewal and wonder[…] … In honour of this association, Vacheron Constantin has designed an exceptional series of fifteen unique watches as a tribute to the greatest composers of all time, the very same who were Marc Chagall’s inspiration for the monumental mural on the Opera Garnier’s ceiling[…] … 50 mm-diameter dial bearing a work that is actually spread over 200 square metres – an amazing feat in itself that is now preserved within the Vacheron Constantin Heritage collection[…] … Its existence is the worthy legacy of the manual skill of the cabinotiers so dear to Vacheron Constantin, a spirit that is also embodied in the watch’s officer-style back which, when opened, reveals an engraved tribute to Marc Chagall that was created by the Manufacture[…] … The heart of the timepiece beats to the regular cadence of the Calibre 2460 self-winding movement entirely developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin[…] … This Métier d’Art, or artistic craft, which was adopted and cultivated by Vacheron Constantin at an early stage in its development, is so rare that only a handful of artisans around the world can claim to have mastered its secrets[…] … Vacheron Constantin is one of the rare watch companies to create such sophisticated enamelled dials[…] … The magic weaves its spell and proves that art excels in marrying past, present and future, just as Vacheron Constantin loves to do in each of its creations[…]
Its guilloché dial is a tribute to the Métiers d’Art – the artistic crafts inseparable from the field of haute horlogerie – that are consistently cultivated by Vacheron Constantin[…] … For over 250 years, creativity has been the watchword at Vacheron Constantin[…] … Stemming from a determination to highlight the rich heritage of Vacheron Constantin, the mission of the Historiques collection is to revive models emblematic of the spirit and know-how of the brand through contemporary reinterpretations of its legendary models[…] … Featuring a rectangular case that is unique within the current range produced by the Manufacture, this newcomer is distinguished by a 1954 Vacheron Constantin model[…] … The subtle and elegant opaline silvered dial is adorned with a finely hand-guilloché motif epitomising the artistic crafts faithfully perpetuated by Vacheron Constantin; while the applied gold numerals, hour-markers and Maltese Cross symbol emphasise the highly structured nature of this model[…] … This distinctive model imbued with a vintage spirit beats to the rhythm of Calibre 1400 AS, a mechanical hand-wound movement developed and manufactured in-house by Vacheron Constantin[…] … Through its rectangular case, daring design and sculptural lines, the Historiques Aronde 1954 highlights Vacheron Constantin’s acknowledged creativity and rounds out the range of this Historiques collection that delights connoisseurs by giving a new lease on life to some of the models that have made their mark on the history of the venerable Geneva-based House[…]
Vacheron Constantin presents the Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time, a mechanical self-winding watch able to indicate the world’s 37 time-zones – including offset by a half-hour or quarter-hour difference – thanks to its new Calibre 2460 WT, developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, and bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva[…]
The Management of Vacheron Constantin learned of the sad news of the death of Mr Claude-Daniel Proellochs on January 8th, following an illness[…] … Mr Proellochs headed Vacheron Constantin for 17 years from November 1st 1988 to December 31st 2005, when he retired[…] … Under his leadership, Vacheron Constantin enjoyed substantial development and a renewed international reputation[…] … The Management and personnel of Vacheron Constantin share the family's grief and extend their sincere condolences[…]
In 2007, Vacheron Constantin became an official sponsor of the Opéra National de Paris[…] … Confirming its firm commitment to the cultural field and its wish to become a full-fledged sponsor, Vacheron Constantin donated a monumental clock christened “Laudator Temporis”, a genuine work of art installed in the atrium of the Opéra Bastille[…] … For this jubilee event, Vacheron Constantin is presenting an exceptional Métiers d’Art limited edition paying tribute to the Opéra National de Paris[…]
On September 24th 2010 in Geneva’s Victoria Hall, Vacheron Constantin, the watch manufacturer with the world’s longest-running uninterrupted history and the main sponsor of the Orchestre Suisse Romande (OSR), welcomed 60 guests for a classical music concert conducted by the orchestra’s Musical Director Marek Janowski and graced with the presence of OSR President Metin Arditi, as well as Vacheron Constantin CEO Juan-Carlos Torres and International Director Marc Guten[…] … During the intermission, Vacheron Constantin’s guests and the audience in general enjoyed an opportunity to admire the precious timepieces from the brand’s Patrimony collection[…] … In his welcome speech, Juan-Carlos Torres emphasised the longstanding ties of friendship and partnership between Vacheron Constantin and the Orchestre Suisse Romande, as well as with Metin Arditi and Marek Janowski[…]