Richemont Post Strong Growth in Watch Industry

Luxury conglomerate Richemont has released its annual financial report and news from its brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lange & Söhne, IWC, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin...

By Adrienne Faurote

Vacheron Constantin Unveil Two New Timepieces

This week Vacheron Constantin have thrilled fans of the brand with the unveiling of not one but two new timepieces. The Swiss manufacture unveiled the Patrimony Traditionnelle small seconds watch and the Patrimony Contemporaine pocket watch, and Haute Time has your first look at these timepieces: Let’s start with the Patrimony Traditionnelle small seconds watch, which […]

Vacheron Constantin’s World of Women

  Vacheron Constantin is one of the elite heritage brands whose complicated timepieces make headlines in the watch journals, so there was an audible gasp when the brand introduced nothing but ladies’ watches at the recent Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. It’s not surprising, though, if you know a little bit about the company’s […]

Sotheby’s Set to Auction Cartier, Asprey and Patek Philippe Timepieces

Luxury auction house Sotheby’s are set to auction off several rare watche and clocks, including Cartier, Asprey, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Greubel Forsey, Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe timepieces. The lots will go under the gavel as part of the upcoming Important Watches including Magnificent Clocks from an Important Private Collection auction, taking place in Hong Kong on April 7th. The […]

Harrods Host Exclusive Post-SIHH Watch Exhibition

London’s famous luxury boutique Harrods has launched an exclusive exhibition showcasing the timepieces which debuted during the 2013 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. The SIHH ran from January 21-25, and saw new collections unveiled by the world’s biggest watchmakers. Whether you couldn’t make it to Geneva, or you just want another look at the year’s best new […]

Power, And the Watch

What does a wrist watch say about its owner? As a man, I know that to some extent, we measure each other up based on our watches. I remember talking to a boutique manager at one of Bal Harbour‘s finest shops about how she gauges the psychology of a customer to determine who is there […]

Vacheron Constantin Celebrate New Boutique on Historic Rue de la Paix in Paris

Luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have officially opened a boutique in one of the world’s most stylish cities – Paris. The Rue de la Paix boutique, which is the brand’s 35th, will house all of the Geneva, Switzerland-based manufacture’s collections, as well as a vintage collection named “Vacheron Constantin les Collectioneurs”. This intimate new space (the boutique covers 85m2) is the height of elegance, […]

Haute Time Views Vacheron Constantin’s New Unique Pieces at SIHH

One of the big attractions for SIHH was Vacheron Constantin. I was a fan of the pieces I saw there, as I thought they had some very unique items. Speaking to a couple of top dealers for Vacheron Constantin, they were very happy and excited, as they felt they had some special pieces to show […]

Vacheron Constantin Unveil Three New Ladies Collections

Luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin made a big splash last week at the 2013 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. The Swiss manufacture is interpreting time from a feminine perspective with three new collections; the Malte Lady collection, the Métiers d’Art Florilège collection and the Patrimony Contemporaine Lady collection. Here, we have your first look at these incredible new […]

Vacheron Constantin to Expand Production to Meet Asia Demand

Vacheron Constantin, the luxe watchmaker that forms an integral part of the Richemont luxury goods company, will continue to open new shops in China in both first and second-tier cities in a move to keep up with rising demand in the region. Manufacturing at the plant in Gerteva will be expanded to meet the demand […]

Vacheron Constantin Unveil New Microsite

Haute horlogerie manufacture Vacheron Constantin is generating buzz in the watch and luxury aficionado world with a special website dedicated to the opening of its first Parisian stand-alone boutique. With the new space’s inauguration set for January 2013, the website showcases five well-known people from the City of Lights who wear Vacheron Constantin timepieces. Among the […]

Unique Timepieces Unveiled at Salon QP Fair

Salon QP has become one of the most important fairs in the luxury watch market and in four short years has become one of the top events in the haute horlogerie industry.  The most famous of luxury watchmakers also rub shoulders with lesser-known, yet equally fabulous houses of timepiece craftsmanship. An elite selection of watchmakers […]

Vacheron Constantin’s Chagall Collection Celebrates the Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier, the iconic opera house of Paris, is a symbol of opulence thanks to the elaborate artwork decorating its ceiling, where chandeliers sparkle amidst operatic scenes. The beloved fresco, completed in 1964 by Marc Chagall, the famous Jewish Russian-French artist, is being celebrated by luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin. The company has released an 11-piece […]

Year of the Snake models from Vacheron Constantin Métiers D’Art’s The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Timepiece Collection Debut

The Métiers d’Art Collection from haute horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin is celebrating the Legend of the Chinese Zodiac with beautifully crafted Year of the Snake watches.  The special collection will be created around the Chinese 12-year cycle, with the Year of the Snake models being the first works of horlogerie art unveiled to the public. […]

Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding

Following its 125th anniversary last year, Vacheron Constantin debuts the Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding. The timepiece contains an opalescent silver toned face encased in 18-karat pink gold with pink-gold hour markers, offset by a black minute circle.  It is powered by the Calibre Self-Winding 1120 crafted within Geneva’s traditions, ticking at the heart of the open-view […]

Wynn Las Vegas Opens Exclusive Luxury Watch Store

The Wynn Las Vegas has announced the opening of the Wynn & Company Watches store on the hotel’s luxury shopping esplanade. As with everything Wynn, this new store will be the height of luxury, offering the most exclusive collections from watchmakers including Patek Phillipe, Vacheron Constantin, Officine Panerai, Breguet, Blancpain, Harry Winston and A. Lange […]

Vacheron Constantin Debuts Two Stunning Additions to Overseas Collection

Luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have announced the creation of not one, but two, additions to the company’s famed Overseas collection. The two new models, The Overseas Perpetual Calendar Chronograph model and the Overseas Chronograph model, are both remarkable pieces featuring the company’s signature meld of technology and beauty. The Overseas collection represents Vacheron Constantin’s dedication […]