Press Release  “Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Explorers”   Four years after inaugurating its first series, Vacheron Constantin presents two new models, this time paying tribute to Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus.     In 2004, when Vacheron Constantin inaugurated the limited series of watches created in honour of the great explorers, the Geneva-based brand was displaying a fierce determination to ensure the continuity of one o...

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  Press Release Métiers d’Art “Les Masques”         Some partnerships, like the one between the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin and the Barbier-Mueller Museum, seem to be written in the stars.   Both share the same values, philosophy and passions, each guided by a quest for constant renewal. Although applied in two different worlds, this quest always leads to the same inescapable conclusion:   Time is an art, an art that is subli...

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Making It New When Ezra Pound exhorted "Make it new," he was challenging his contemporaries to find value in the cultural works of the past and to recast them for the present. Pound himself used the techniques of translation, imitation, allusion, and quotation to achieve his artistic goals. An overarching challenge for watch designers at historical firms is to come up with designs that respect their firm's heritage while also remaining relevant to contemporary tastes. That is, to "make it new." They us...

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PRESS RELEASE   Vacheron Constantin opens a second exclusive boutique in Hong Kong. This boutique is Vacheron Constantin's tenth in China, making it the most represented Haute Horlogerie brand in the country in terms of the number of boutiques.    Vacheron Constantin opened its second exclusive boutique on May 15 in Hong Kong.   Following the opening of the first exclusive Vacheron Constantin boutique in Hong Kong in May 2004 at Ocean Terminal in Kowloon, the Geneva-ba...

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While Vacheron Constantin introduced modifications of existing watches (regular production versions of the Chronometer Royal and Malte Tounneau Tourbillon Regulateur; a feminized Overseas Dual Time with diamond bezel; a RG Overseas Chronograph with chocolate dial with  strap options; a larger case for the Malte Tounneau Chronograph; and a platinum Patrimony Contemporaine manual wind) the real purpose of their display at SIHH 2008 was to launch a new line, the Quai de l’Ile.********Vacheron Consta...

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Last week I acquired a Royal Oak 15300 to go along with my Overseas chronograph. Since I've seen quite a few people on these forums ask many times which one to choose, I figured I'd post a comparison. Now I know it’s not quite an apples to apples comparison seeing that one is a chronograph and one isn't but I think you'll get the idea. Both companies make a date, chronograph, and dual time version of these watches.   The Royal Oak is one of the most iconic, well known sports watches on the ...

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  Vacheron Constantin opened up its Métiers d'Art "The master craftsmen of time" interactive watchmaking exhibition on Wed February 27, 2008 at Sotheby's in Beverly Hills.  I felt very lucky to be invited to this amazing exhibit, and I also had the opportunity to view the Masks Collection. For those who are interested in viewing this exhibit, it is open to the general public on Wed February 27 through Saturday March 1, 2008 from 10am to 4pm at Sotheby's on 9665 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly...

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2007 – Paris National Opera in time with Vacheron Constantin 13 March 2007, Paris: Mr Gérard Mortier, Director of the Paris National Opera, Mr Juan-Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin, and Mr Jean-Yves Di Martino, Vacheron Constantin’s Director France, signed an agreement in which Vacheron Constantin became a patron of the Paris National Opera for the entire 2007/2008 season. Among the 31 lyrical and choreographic ...

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2007 – Vacheron Constantin supports the 15th edition of the legendary “Rallye des Neiges”Saturday February 3rd saw the start of the Rallye des Neiges, organised by the Veteran Car Club and supported by Vacheron Constantin, as cars set off from the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin in the Vallée de Joux.   First launched in the 1950s, the Rallye des Neiges initially took place in the Swiss Alps and was raced over snowy roads...

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2007 – Vacheron Constantin inaugurates an exclusive new boutique in ChinaOn January 18th 2007, Vacheron Constantin opened its 16th exclusive boutique (its 8th in China including Hong Kong) in Hangzhou, while taking the opportunity to present its Platinum Excellence Collection. The team of Vacheron Constantin Asia Pacific, represented in particular by its Managing Director Jean-Michel Paray, as well as Charlie Lai, Managing Dire...

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2007 – Vacheron Constantin at the ‘’Dubaï Fashion Show 2007’’ On 12 January, Vacheron Constantin presented its collection of ladies’ watches to over 350 VIP guests at a "Best Of & Ladies Only" dinner organised during the Dubaï Fashion Show 2007 and held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Makoum, wife of the Emirates’ vice-president and prime minister. Part of the evening’s entertainment was given ov...

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2006 – Vacheron Constantin presents its first ever steel tourbillon in a limited seriesIn December 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historical Geneva boutique, Vacheron Constantin presented a tourbillon in a steel watch case for the very first time, limited to 10 timepieces part of the Malte collection, exclusively available in the Geneva Boutique. All the pieces are already pre-sold. The Malte steel tourbillon by Vacheron Co...

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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historical Geneva boutique, Vacheron Constantin presents a tourbillon in a steel watch case, issued in a limited series of just 10 and available exclusively in Geneva. For me Vacheron has always been synonymous with original and creative designs, this may not seem completely true with certain pieces from the past but it seems that they are going more towards bold designs and “niche” aesthetics (just look at the thread with the love/hate reactions to the P...

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2006 – Vacheron Constantin awarded by the ''Russian Watch Press Awards''In December 2006, in Russia, Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony Collection Excellence Platine received first prize in the men’s watch category at the Russian Watch Press Awards. This annual prize is chosen by a jury comprising such well-known editors in chief and journalists as Alex Vetrov, editor of Watches, Alex Kulish, editor of Forbes Style, Aleksei Kutkovoi, editor of ...

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Between 11 and 19 December in Mumbai, Vacheron Constantin presented part of its collection of old and modern watches in the magnificent setting of the Hotel Taj Mahal. During the exhibition’s inaugural proceedings, over 300 people, including VIP’s and stars from Bollywood, were welcomed by Juan-Carlos Torres, Vacheron Constantin’s CEO, Marc Guten, Vacheron Constantin’s International Director, Hugues de Pins, Vachero...

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2006 – Vacheron Constantin is awarded two 'Prix de l’Année 2006'On November 28, Vacheron Constantin was awarded two Prix de l'Année 2006 by the French watch magazine, La Revue des Montres. The awards were made at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, right in the heart of Paris. Marc Guten, Vacheron Constantin’s International Director, and Jean-Yves Di Martino, Director of Vacheron Constantin France, both pres...

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2006 – Vacheron Constantin diner in the Coburg Palace in ViennaIn Austria, on 9 November 2006, in the Coburg Palace in Vienna Vacheron Constantin Northern Europe and its ambassador Hübner invited a hundred guests for a sumptuous and unforgettable dinner. The guests were enthralled by both the setting and the collection of Vacheron Constantin watches. These comprised new models and Vacheron Constantin’s present collection, ...

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