While not every manufacture sees fit to celebrate important birthdays,
Vacheron Constantin has dug into their archives. And with the help of
Franco Cologni they have created something special to help mark their 260th anniversary. Here's the scoop, straight from Geneva -
VACHERON CONSTANTIN – ARTISTS OF TIME
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Born of a philosophy faithfully perpetuated since 1755, “Vacheron Constantin - Artists of Time”
highlights the tradition of Fine Watchmaking and the transmission of a unique expertise, nurtured by
the quest for excellence that drives the watchmakers and masters of art exercising their skills within
the Maison.
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Since September 17th 1755, when Jean-Marc Vacheron laid the foundations of the company by hiring
his first apprentice, Vacheron Constantin has ceaselessly expressed its passion for Fine Watchmaking
through its values.
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In giving the firm a commercial dimension from 1819 onwards, François
Constantin established its worldwide renown. A reputation that was acknowledged by the greatest
collectors: Reference 57260, a bespoke creation, is now part of the rich history of the Manufacture
alongside the famous pocket watches made for James W. Packard, the Count of Boisrouvray as well
as kings Fouad and Farouk of Egypt.
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Across 260 years, the creativity cultivated by Vacheron
Constantin has constantly evolved in the service of perfect technical mastery.
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How is such continuity possible? How has Vacheron Constantin succeeded in shining among the
brightest stars in the watchmaking firmament despite repeated political and economic turbulence?
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This fascinating publication written by Franco Cologni invites readers on a journey to the heart of an
astonishing saga peppered with original anecdotes. Pictures by photographer Bruno Ehrs portray a
range of expertise and artistic crafts, aesthetic harmony and elegant finishes, unveiling watches from
the brand’s heritage collection as well as from private collections, alongside archive documents and
more recent models.
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These beautifully illustrated pages offer intriguing dialogues between tributes to the past and a constant desire for innovation, between openness to the world and a
determination to push the boundaries of feasibility.
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