{"id":1899,"date":"2023-03-16T09:35:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T09:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurywatchfan.com\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2023-03-16T09:42:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T09:42:40","slug":"vacheron-constantin-worlds-oldest-watchmaker-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxurywatchfan.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/16\/vacheron-constantin-worlds-oldest-watchmaker-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacheron Constantin – World’s oldest watchmaker company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About Vacheron Constantin watch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Vacheron Constantin<\/a> Watches is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1755. Since 1996, it has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group. Vacheron Constantin is the oldest Swiss manufacturer and one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its foundation in 1755. It employs around 1,200 people worldwide as of 2018, most of whom are based in the company’s manufacturing plants in the Canton of Geneva and Vall\u00e9e de Joux in Switzerland. Today, virtually everyone (from all around the world) recognizes the brand name, Vacheron Constantin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacheron Constantin is a highly regarded watch manufacturer. The Vacheron Constantin pocket watch No. 402833 (1929), which was owned by King Fuad I of Egypt, ranks as one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction, fetching US$2.77 million (3,306,250 CHF) in Geneva on April 3, 2005. In 2015, Vacheron Constantin introduced the pocket watch Reference 57260, which currently holds the title of the most complicated mechanical watch ever made, with 57 horological complications. There are many series of the Vacheron Constantin, such as the Patrimony series, Traditionnelle series, Fiftysix series, Overseas series, Egerie series, Historiques series, M\u00e9tiers d’Art series, Heures Cr\u00e9atives series, Malte series. In 1770, Vacheron’s company created the world’s first horological complication, and nine years later he designed the first engine-turned dials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn About Vacheron Constantin watches<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix day-date watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This \u201csector\u201d dial takes its inspiration from Vacheron Constantin’s heritage from the 1950s. The dial gives the watch a modern charm and relaxed sophistication, perfectly suited to all situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The purity and elegance of this 18K yellow gold watch make it a timeless design. Inspired by the designs of the 1950s, the hour markers and hands gently follow the curve of the dial. Its self-winding movement has an elevated oscillating weight in 22K gold inspired by the Maltese cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERSEAS SELF-WINDING watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Perfectly suited to active lifestyles, this steel watch houses an automatic movement with an oscillating weight in 22K gold, inspired by the wind rose, a tribute to the spirit of travel. The Maltese cross, a Vacheron Constantin icon, is subtly depicted in the design of the bezel and the steel bracelet. Thanks to its clasp and system of three easily interchangeable straps \u2013 steel, leather, and rubber \u2013 the watch can be personalized according to the owner\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MALTE MANUAL-WINDING watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This 18K pink gold watch is distinguished by its tonneau shape, emblematic of Vacheron Constantin since 1912. Beyond reading the time, it features a power reserve of nearly 3 days. Its open-worked case back reveals the exceptional finishes of the manually-wound mechanical movement stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEURES CR\u00c9ATIVES HEURE ROMANTIQUE watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quickswitch leather strap for NEW Vacheron Constantin Overseas<\/a><\/blockquote>