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Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss luxury watch company. Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755, it is one of the oldest watch brands. In 1819 the company’s official name was changed to Vacheron & Constantin, having previously operated under just the Vacheron name (the founder’s last name).

The first Vacheron boutique opened in 1906 on Quai de l’Ile, which eventually became the name of a successful Vacheron Constantin watch (still available today). In 1936, during a difficult time for the company because of the Great Depression, Charles Constantin became the head and this marked the first time in 80 years that the Constantin family was in charge of the manufacture. Today Vacheron is operated as a member of the Richemont Group (Piaget, Montblanc, IWC, Panerai). Among those who have worn a Vacheron Constantin watch are Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, and Harry Truman. Notable models include the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, Vacheron Constantin Malte, Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’lile, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Vacheron Constantin 1972, Vacheron Constantin Historiques, Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’art.

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Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre Offer a Bespoke Masterpiece for the Wrist at Christie’s Auction

The Louvre Museum Paris, Vacheron Constantin, and auction house Christie’s have come together to offer a unique Les Cabinotiers wristwatch as part of an online “Bid for the Louvre” sale to benefit the world-renowned museum. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy an experience poised at the intersection of art and craftsmanship, between Paris and...

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Dec 5, 2020 by WatchTime

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph

With its new Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph, the haute horlogerie specialists at Vacheron Constantin unite two of watchmaking’s most sophisticated mechanisms — a tourbillon and a monopusher chronograph — in a distinctly elegant package. The watch will be among the highlights from 24 presenting watch brands at the all-virtual WatchTime Live event on October 22-24. Here...

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Oct 14, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Maltese Cross of Gold: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding in Rose-Gold and Blue

Back in April, during the virtual Watches & Wonders exhibition, Vacheron Constantin ushered in 2020 with an array of complications, including a version of its Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar in a rose-gold case and a blue lacquered dial. Now the venerable maison applies the same gold-and-blue combo to the collection’s flagship three-hand-date model, the Overseas...

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Sep 8, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

The Music of Time: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical Striking Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin has given its series of one-of-a-kind chiming watches the poetically evocative name “La Musique du Temps,” and this year’s addition to that ultra-exclusive collection may be the most ambitious yet.

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May 30, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Vacheron Constantin Updates Overseas Collection with Two New Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendars

Of the many praised collections in Vacheron Constantin’s catalog, few are so frequently lauded as the Overseas, a collection of watches that first debuted in the 1970s as a competitor to the famed integrated-bracelet luxury sports watches by Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. The series was relaunched in 2016 with a modernized design and more...

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May 2, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin Grows the FiftySix Collection with New Sepia-Tone Dials

Introduced in 2018, the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix collection resurrected a classic, vintage model from 1956, Reference 6073, in a modern interpretation that encompassed both steel- and precious metal-cased models. This year, the 265-year-old Swiss watchmaking manufacture expands the mid-20th-century-influenced series, adding new models with rose-gold cases, sepia-toned brown dials, and calfskin straps. The new FiftySix...

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Apr 24, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

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Vacheron Constantin Leads Its 2020 Releases with New Égérie Ladies’ Collection

Vacheron Constantin surprised many this past week by releasing the revitalized Égérie line, the historical Swiss manufacture’s first new women’s collection in decades. The initial release of the Égérie family was in 2003; that tonneau-shaped iteration was designed, Vacheron says, to bring together the worlds of  haute couture and haute horlogerie  (high fashion and watchmaking)....

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Mar 2, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

2019: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Six Perpetual Calendar Timepieces That Stood Apart in 2019

As we approach the end of 2019 and prepare for 2020 — surely destined to be another interesting year in the world of watches — we take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year, in various popular categories. Today, we wrap up our 2019 retrospective with six...

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Dec 28, 2019 by WatchTime

2019: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Eight GMT and Dual Time Watches That Wowed Us in 2019

As we approach the end of 2019 and prepare for 2020 — surely destined to be another interesting year in the world of watches — we take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year, in various popular categories. Today, we look at 10 watches equipped with GMT...

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Dec 27, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time with Black Lacquer Dial

Vacheron Constantin has added a new variation on its Overseas Dual Time watch, which debuted in gold and steel with silver and blue dial options in 2018. The new men’s model is distinguished by an enticing black lacquered dial and features all the elements Vacheron introduced into the Overseas collection when it redesigned it in...

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Nov 21, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

EVENTS

Photo Recap: An Evening with Vacheron Constantin, Louis XIII and WatchTime in Toronto

Last night, Vacheron Constantin, Louis XIII cognac and WatchTime hosted a private event for readers and brand clients in the heart of Toronto, Ontario. After a Q&A with Watchtime’s Editor-in-chief Roger Ruegger, attending guests were able to explore Vacheron’s current collection, and enjoy a tasting experience of Louis XIII, the prestigious cognac from Remy Martin....

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Oct 17, 2019 by WatchTime

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Vacheron Constantin Introduces Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 in Steel

Vacheron Constantin's Reference 6087 from 1955 is coveted by collectors and historically notable, with its unusually shaped lugs that resembled the "horns of a cow" (Cornes de vache in French). Vacheron revived the model for its vintage-inspired Historiques collection in 2015, and has thus far only offered it in precious metals. This week, however, the Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 makes its debut in stainless steel.

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Oct 16, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

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Photo Recap: An Evening with Vacheron Constantin and WatchTime in Newport Beach, CA

Earlier this week, Vacheron Constantin and WatchTime hosted a private cocktail party for readers and brand clients at the Lido House hotel in Newport Beach, California. Attending guests were able to explore the full range of Vacheron’s current offerings, from the latest Overseas models, to timepieces within the Patrimony, Traditionelle, and FiftySix families. Leslie Kobrin,...

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Sep 13, 2019 by WatchTime

INTERVIEW:

Christian Selmoni Discusses Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers Department

Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken an in-depth look at Les Cabinotiers, Vacheron Constantin’s bespoke watchmaking division. First, we highlighted a few of the most important watches that Les Cabinotiers has developed over the past few years. Last week, we took you behind-the-scenes of the elite watchmaking division and highlighted how the division’s approach...

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Jul 6, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

FEATURE:

Inside Les Cabinotiers, Vacheron Constantin’s Elite Watchmaking Division

To say that Vacheron Constantin is a venerable figure in the contemporary watch industry would be an understatement. No other firm can match its 264 years of continuous production, or can boast endorsements of quality throughout modern history that range from U.S. presidents like Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower, to members of the...

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Jun 28, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS:

Vacheron Constantin Reveals an Overseas Dual Time Prototype Built Exclusively for Alpinist Cory Richards

Last week, Vacheron Constantin held an event in New York City centered around the recent attempt of Cory Richards, a noted professional photographer (you might recognize the name from his work with National Geographic) and long-distance explorer as well as VC ambassador, to trailblaze a fresh route up Mount Everest along  the Tibetan North-East Ridge....

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Jun 25, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

FEATURE:

Five of the Most Important Watches Produced by Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers Department

Although Vacheron Constantin has taken custom timepiece orders throughout its 260+ years of history – James W. Packard and Henry Graves Jr. were both notable patrons of that offer in the early 20th-century – the Geneva-based brand’s elite division of watchmakers known as Les Cabinotiers wasn’t officially established as its own division until 2006. While often operating...

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Jun 12, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

EVENTS:

Join WatchTime at South Coast Plaza for “The Art of the Timepiece” on June 6, 2019

Summer has finally arrived, so why not join us for an evening celebrating “The Art of the Timepiece” at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California? South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping mall on the West Coast and features over 20 fine timepiece boutiques. From June 6 – 9, 2019, the luxury retail destination...

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May 30, 2019 by WatchTime

NEWS:

Vacheron Constantin Introduces a Blue-Dialed Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

Vacheron Constantin has had some fun this year by giving a number of their classic designs a makeover with attractive blue dials. It’s no surprise that blue has made its way into Vacheron’s greater collections, but the execution of it, as a whole, has been excellent from start to finish. Joining the extremely attractive Overseas...

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May 14, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

Highlights from WatchTime’s March-April Issue, On Sale Now

The second WatchTime issue of 2019 hits newsstands today, with highlights ranging from our cover story on the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in carbon, a high-tech material update to the world’s thinnest tourbillon timepiece; a test of the Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision with its innovate Grinder winding mechanism; an in-depth review of the 2018 Omega Seamaster 300; a spotlight...

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Mar 12, 2019 by WatchTime
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