About Vacheron Constantin Watches

Watch lovers all over the world have been admiring Vacheron Constantin timepieces for over two centuries. Having had well over two centuries to perfect their sense of style, Vacheron Constantin is proud to has a rich history and an aralleled heritage. What is more, Vacheron Constantin has already gained Switzerland the reputation of being the finest watch manufacturer on earth. Vacheron Constantin watches have an incredible bipolar charm to them The watch designs use simple, clean lines and the highest quality yellow and white gold. This simple beauty is in sharp contrast with the inner workings of these luxury timepieces. Vacheron Constantin watches contain sophisticated automatic movements which are anything but simple! The company incorporates these inner complexities into the watch designs by using visible watch faces and case backs on several models. A window into the innards of these timepieces is truly a sight to behold. The company is known for its especially elegant Malte series of watches, with their signature leather bands. For a truly special treat for it's loyal customers, Vacheron Constantin has created the Malte Tourbillon Skeleton model which features an entirely open watch face, allowing for full frontal view of the watch’s movement. To see the tiny, precision crafted mechanics in this luxury timepiece is an amazing sight to behold. For those looking for more function than form, Vacheron Constantin offers some very sophisticated and useful features on some of its timepieces. Certain models offer 31-day calendars, multiple time zone support, month and year displays, and moon phase information. A very useful feature found on some models is a dial which indicates the watch's power reserve. These automatic watches are powered by kinetic movement and can store enough power to stay active for up to 65 hours on some models. If you are looking for a very special timepiece that is rich in Swiss heritage, look no further than to Vacheron Constantin's exciting lineup of fine timepieces. Vacheron Constantin Replica Watches-A Brief History Vacheron Constantin has a long and prestigious history dating back to 1755. The exclusive manufacturer has been producing quality timepieces continuously for 250 years now-the longest of any watch company in the world! Vacheron Constantin's history is set atop a backdrop of incredible political and social change in Europe, so this streak of continuous production is no trivial feat. The company's rich heritage began in 1755 when young Jean-Marc Vacheron joined Cabinotier in Geneva, Switzerland. Jean-Marc quickly gained a reputation for creating some of the highest quality timepieces anywhere. The details of the next 60 years of Vacheron Constantin's history are sketchy at best. The company's archives contain absolutely no records of this period, so all information regarding this time period is based on secondary sources. We know that in 1810, the company name was Vacheron-Chossat. In 1819, a major change occurs when Francois Constantin joins the company as head of sales and marketing. Francios coins the phrase, ''Do better when possible, and it is always possible!'' In 1825, the company produces it's first Jumping Hour pocketwatch. Through the 1830s, the company gains recognition globally and investigates using automated production means to craft it's watches. In the 1849s, Vacheron begins to produce watch movements for other companies, effectively becoming an OEM distributor for precision timepiece movements. In the late 1800s, the company went through several ownership and name changes. Finally, in 1877, the company's name is permanently changed by charter to Vacheron & Constantin. In 1880, the company registered the Maltese Cross logo, a symbol which would go on to become synonymous with Vacheron and Constantin's precision movements. In 1910, Vacheron Constantin produced it's first wristwatch. In the following years, the company went on to release several new and exciting timepieces. In 1944, the company announced the thinnest manual wind movement ever-a mere 1.64mm thick. In 1946, the company ships the Ultra Thin based on this ultra thin movement. Throughout the 20th century, the company continued to make innovations and set benchmarks. One interesting such benchmark was the 1979 production of the Kallista, the most expensive watch in the world at $5,000,000.00. Even today, Vacheron Constantin continues to be at the forefront of timepiece innovation and craftsmanship. It will be exciting to see what this prestigious manufacturer has in store for watch enthusiasts in the years to come. Vacheron Constantine Replicas Although many watch brands have played a role in the history of aviation, only Vacheron Constantin company was present with the Wright brothers on the beach of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on the morning of Thursday December 19, 1903, as they made the first flight in the history of aviation. Initially made in a series of five, one example is now exhibited in the Vacheron & Constantin museum in Geneva. It has a steel case, enamel dial, red-painted hands, and a long leather strap allowing it to be worn either on the thigh or over a leather jacket. This wristwatch, used for the 59 seconds of that historic flight, changed the course of history. The prices for genuine Vacheron Constantin watches are obviously quite high, but for many watch enthusiasts, a Vacheron Constantin represents the ultimate expression of the watchmaker's art-sometimes the family relic that will be handed over through the generations and treasured by those lucky enough to own Vacheron Constantin watches. Timepieces that range in price from $10,000 to $80,000 .The Vacheron Constantin watch is the ultimate status symbol. Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest and most revered Swiss watch brand. Vacheron Constantin watches are one of the most prestigious in the world. The world's oldest watch manufacture is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. Vacheron was known for expensive and finely crafted timepieces. His personal ambition was to create timepieces that would stand out for their elegance and quality. One of the greatest names in Swiss watchmaking, Vacheron & Constantin is the archetype of the Prestige Swiss Watch Company. Vacheron & Constantin, along with Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, make up the classic Trinity of 20th century Swiss watch brands. With a customer list in their Golden Book that reads like a veritable World Who's Who of the past two and a half centuries, Vacheron and Constantin's pedigree and recognized brand cachet is without question. That they have maintained their position at the apex of the watchmaking firmament throughout their existence, across the years and spanning the generations, makes their reputation all the more impressive. Rare is the company that can stay at the top of its chosen industry for even one generation of management. Even rarer is the brand that can remain the ne plus ultra, becoming the very essence of the best that this world can offer, across centuries and generations. With the acquisition by Vendome Luxury Group, whose brand jewels include Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Piaget, Panerai, Dunhill, and, in 2000, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and A. Lange, Vacheron & Contantin now has the leadership and financial backing to survive and fight the good fight. The management of Vendome are experienced professional managers in the Luxury Goods Marketing, with a solid track record of success. Several executives, especially Mr. Franco Cologni, are distinguished and respected experts and timepiece cognoscenti. Our Vacheron Constantin replica watches are the highest quality and most durable replicas available - almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Our replicas are of unparalleled quality and endurance. They'll last as long as the real things - and at a significantly reduced cost. If you've ever wanted to own a Vacheron Constantin watch, but couldn't afford it, a Vacheron Constantin replica watch is right for you. History of Vacheron Constantin Watches The oldest watch company in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin, also has the singular honor of having produced the single most expensive watch of all time-the "Kallista" (Greek for "the most wonderful")-which is set with over 130 carats of emerald cut diamonds, each with its own GIA certificate. The Kallista's original selling price was over $5 million, and today, its value is estimated at over twice that figure should the watch ever be offered at auction. Needless to say, there are many passionate fans of Vacheron Constantin. Genevois watchmaker Jean-Mark Vacheron founded the company in 1755 at just 24 years of age. Vacheron was known for expensive and finely finished timepieces. His personal ambition was to create timepieces that would stand out for their elegance and quality. In 1785, Vacheron's son Abraham took over the company, which survived the French Revolution, among other economic crises. By 1814, third-generation watchmaker Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron was leading the company, but Vacheron realized that he needed a partner if the company was to survive. He could not oversee the company's day-to-day operations and travel overseas to market the watches. So it was that in 1819, Francois Constantin - son of a wealthy grain merchant-became a partner in the firm. From that point forward, the firm went under the name "Vacheron & Constantin", a name that is to this day synonymous with the finest quality timepieces. By all accounts, Francois Constantin led an opulent lifestyle and was quite a flamboyant character. He relished his role as Vacheron & Constantin's representative and journeyed around the world selling watches. Whenever Constantin traveled, the firm protected itself by constructing huge shipping cases with all sorts of hidden compartments. Francois Constantin also led the charge in opening new markets overseas, especially in North America, where the Vacheron & Constantin agency was eventually established in 1864. Francois Constantin's unique motto remains the company's motto to this day: "Do better when possible, and it is always possible!" Another key protagonist in the Vacheron Constantin story is Georges-Auguste Leschot. A mechanical genius, Leschot had experimented with machines that could be used for series production of watch components. This was a revolutionary concept to be sure, but the watchmaking establishment ridiculed Leschot. In 1839, Leschot was hired as Technical Director for the House, which wanted to improve their production methods. Thanks to Leschot's cost-saving inventions, including a turning and drilling machine that could drill holes in the exact same position every time, Vacheron & Constantin was able to sell their watches for far less than what other comparable watches were selling for. In spite of the cost savings, Leschot insisted that every part still be worked on by hand. As a result, the watchmakers were able to focus more of their attention on finishing, rather than fabrication of component parts. A series of Vacheron and Constantin heirs took over the company in the wake of Francois Constantin's death in 1854, followed by Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron's death in 1863. Interestingly enough, the company was even led by two women at one point when Charles Vacheron, an heir apparent, died at the age of 25. Laure Vacheron-Pernessin, the widow of Charles Vacheron, and Catherine-Etienne Vacheron, the 88-year-old widow of Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron, made an unlikely team, but they successfully guided the company into the 20th Century. In 1877, the name of the firm was officially registered as "Vacheron & Constantin, Fabricants, Geneve", while salesman Jean-Francois Constantin was promoted to partner. Moreover, the company started using the Maltese cross as its trademark, which is still in use today. After Laure Vacheron-Pernessin and Catherine-Etienne Vacheron passed away, the firm was re-organized as a stock company in 1887. Several years of declining sales ensued, but the firm bounced back in the early part of the 20th Century, when they successfully capitalized on the newfound demand for wristwatches. A number of spectacular pocket watches were also sold, including an ultra-complicated pocket watch that was presented to the Egyptian King Fouad I in 1931. Although Vacheron & Constantin suffered through lean times during the Great Depression, the one bright spot was that Charles Constantin became president of the company in 1936, the first time that a Constantin had led the company since the mid-1850s. Unfortunately, with the advent of World War II, sales once again plummeted. Georges Ketterer acquired a majority ownership position and under Ketterer's watch, Vacheron & Constantin bounced back. It was during Ketterer's reign that they produced some of their most famous watches, such as the "Chronometre Royale" wristwatch. Georges Ketterer died in 1987, and the company changed hands, yet sales have improved and Vacheron is now producing nearly 20,000 watches a year. Vacheron Constantin (the ampersand was dropped sometime in the late 1970s) recently introduced a number of popular models such as the sporty "Overseas", as well as the "Les Historiques" series of mechanical wristwatches whose designs are clearly modeled after classic designs from the 1940s and 1950s. Vacheron Constantin is one of the few watch manufactures that continues to create a limited number of super complicated timepieces, "Grand Mercator", the Tourbillon watches and a magnificent minute repeater/perpetual calendar are great examples. These watches always come with high price tags, but as far as watch lovers are concerned, Vacheron Constantin's deep-felt commitment to highlighting the value of these decorative arts now continues with a magnificent demonstration of the expertise faithfully cultivated by the world's oldest watch manufacturer for the past 250 years. Therefore, it is better value for money. As the watchmaker's art, every Vacheron Constantin is destined to be handed down as a precious heirloom from one generation to another and cherished today by those who have more good luck than others.

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