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Vacheron Constantin
Founded in Geneva in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation - 270 years without a break. Haute Time covers the Overseas, the Patrimony and the Metiers d'Art pieces that show what a Genevan atelier can still do by hand.
295Stories published
1755Maison founded
6Current collections
Vacheron Constantin is a Geneva watch manufacturer founded in 1755 and the oldest watchmaker in continuous production. Owned by Richemont since 1996, its principal collections are the Patrimony, Traditionnelle, Overseas, Fiftysix, Historiques and Metiers d'Art. Its watches carry the Hallmark of Geneva, and its Les Cabinotiers department builds unique commissioned pieces - including the reference 57260, the most complicated watch ever made, with 57 complications.
Vacheron ConstantinFounded 1755GenevaRichemontOverseasPatrimonyTraditionnelleMetiers d'ArtHallmark of GenevaLes Cabinotiers
The Collection
Patrimony
Dress · 36-42mm
Cal. 1440 / 2450
Traditionnelle
Classical · complications
Cal. 2160 / 2755
Overseas
Integrated bracelet · 41mm
Cal. 5100 / 5200
Fiftysix
Entry classical · 40mm
Cal. 1326
Historiques
Archival reissues
Varies by reference
Metiers d'Art
Hand decoration · series
Cal. 2460 / 1120
Latest Vacheron Constantin Coverage
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Technical
Girard-Perregaux Laureato vs. Vacheron Constantin Overseas: The Thinking Collector’s Integrated-Bracelet Debate
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Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom Brings Six Crafts Watchmaking Has Never Seen
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The 5 Watch Complications Every Collector Should Understand
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What Does “In-House” Mean Today?
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A Curated Collection Dedicated to Manual-Winding Chronographs, Soulful Tributes and Sublime Hand-Finishing
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Milestones
1755
Jean-Marc Vacheron signs his first apprentice contract in Geneva - the founding document of the maison.
1819
Francois Constantin joins; the company takes the Vacheron Constantin name.
2015
Reference 57260, with 57 complications, is delivered as the most complicated watch ever built.
2016
Les Cabinotiers is formalised as the department for unique commissioned pieces.
Timely FAQs
Is Vacheron Constantin the oldest watch brand?
It is the oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation. The company traces to Jean-Marc Vacheron's 1755 apprentice contract in Geneva and has never ceased production since - a claim older houses cannot make because their output stopped at some point.
Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet?
These are the traditional "Holy Trinity" of Swiss watchmaking. Patek carries the strongest auction results, Audemars Piguet the strongest single design in the Royal Oak, and Vacheron Constantin the longest unbroken history and the widest range of hand-decorated Metiers d'Art work. All three finish to the same tier.
What is the Hallmark of Geneva?
A certification granted by the Canton of Geneva to watches whose movements are made and assembled within the canton to a defined finishing standard. It is a geographic and technical mark, and Vacheron Constantin has used it since 1901.
Where can I read Vacheron Constantin reviews from a watch publication?
Haute Time has published more than 160 Vacheron Constantin stories since 2006, including Watches and Wonders launches, Metiers d'Art series and Les Cabinotiers commissions.