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. The Vacheron Constantin calibers are among the sturdiest of all movements on the market. Vacheron Constantin prices are among the highest in the luxury watch segment, such models like the Vacheron Constantin Overseas or Vacheron Overseas chronograph command Vacheron watch prices of anywhere from $10,000 to more than $100,000. Why are Vacheron Constantin prices so high (based on the official Vacheron Constantin price list)? Vacheron is a manufacture, it makes its movements in-house. There are many steps involved in the production of every Vacheron caliber, which is why Vacheron Constantin replica watches or Vacheron Constantin ebay are not worth the money. If you want a real Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, go to a certified dealer or the Vacheron boutique. Or read our Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time review before committing to a purchase. WatchTime’s coverage of Vacheron Constantin includes Vacheron Constantin watches reviews and Vacheron watch news updates, as well as Vacheron Constantin watch prices. Find more about a Vacheron Constantin skeleton watch or a Vacheron Constantin minute repeater, or the Vacheron Constantin ladies’ watches or vintage Vacheron Constantin watches.

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Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona and 5 Other Highlight Watches from Phillips’ October Auction

Many watch collectors consider the so-called Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona their Holy Grail timepiece. In October, one fortunate (and, inevitably, wealthy) collector can become the owner of Paul Newman's "Paul Newman" - which will be the top lot at "Winning Icons: Legendary Watches of the 20th Century," an auction of 50 rare, collectible watches held in New York by Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo.

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Sep 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo