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Vacheron Constantin And Phillips Announce Concours d’Élégance Horlogère
The first concours dedicated exclusively to Vacheron Constantin's timepieces pays tribute to collectors and preserves the brand's legacy.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin's High Complication, High Art Les Cabinotiers Releases
From high art crafts of enameling, engraving, and gemsetting, to a new 24 complication double-sided watch from Vacheron Constantin, the brand pulls absolutely no punches this year.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d’Art 'Tribute to the Quest of Time'
The 20-piece limited edition is inspired by Vacheron Constantin's automaton clock masterpiece, also unveiled today, and combines the highest-end artistry with a brand-new complicated caliber.
Worn & Wound
A History and Guide to Hamilton
American watchmaking was, at one point in time, the largest in the world. In an era before Swiss domination, watches from the United States were prized for their accuracy and sophistication. Names like Waltham, Elgin, and Gruen - once prolific - have all but disappeared through the rapidly changing social and economic structures of the twentieth century. Then there is Hamilton. American watchmaking was, at one point in time, the largest in the world. In an era before Swiss domination, watches from the United States were prized for their accuracy and sophistication. Names like Waltham, Elgin, and Gruen - once prolific - have all but disappeared through the rapidly changing social and economic structures of the twentieth century. Then there is Hamilton. The post A History and Guide to Hamilton appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Teddy Baldassarre
Vacheron Constantin 222 Review
The Vacheron Constantin 222 reissue first came out at Watches & Wonders 2022 and it was, quite literally and without hyperbole, the single most talked about watch at the show that year. The revival was a solid gold, integrated-bracelet sports watch that went from a somewhat obscure cult classic to a breakout, mainstream status watch seen on Brad Pitt, Michael B. Jordan, and Chris Paul. Once the initial excitement subsided and everyone got their wrist shots to post on Instagram, the obvious next question posed by industry insiders was, “when do we see a steel model revival?” Well, that question got answered late last year with the release of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 Ref. 4200H/222A-B934, a watch that benefits from contemporary watchmaking techniques while looking like it could be straight out of the ‘70s. Done in a stainless steel case and bracelet with a subtle matte blue dial, this new 222 revival became one of the most lust-worthy releases of 2025 shorty after its arrival, less than two weeks into January. For a little history and background, the 222 was released in 1977 and is something of a precursor to the Overseas. I’ve heard a few people incorrectly attribute the 222 to Gérald Genta but it was actually the work of fellow prolific designer Jörg Hysek. The 222 came on the heels of the Royal Oak (1971) and Nautilus (1976) and the 1977 launch coincided with the brand’s 222th anniversary, hence the name. Like the Royal Oak and Nautilus, the 2...
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A Quirky Collection of Vintage JLC, Bulova, Omega, & Vacheron | COLLECTION REVIEW
Teddy Baldassarre
Vacheron Constantin Overseas: The Essential Guide
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas has been a major pillar of the Swiss maison’s collection since its high-profile revamp in 2016, but its roots stretch back much further, drawing elements of its distinctive design from the mechanical-watch revival of the late 1990s, the embryonic sport-luxury era of the 1970s, and even as far back as 1880, the origin of Vacheron’s Maltese Cross emblem. One of the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturers on the planet, Vacheron Constantin laid its foundation in 1755, more than a decade before the United States, eventually one of its most important markets, was even a country. Established as a watchmaking workshop by 24-year-old watchmaker Jean-Marc Vacheron, the company took on its current name when the founder’s grandson, Jacques-Barthemi Vacheron, partnered with businessman Francois Constantin. Over its first two centuries-plus in existence, Vacheron Constantin gained renown as an innovator of horological complications and a pioneer in design, as well as a watchmaker to royalty, including Egypt’s King Fuad I, who famously commissioned one of the world’s most complicated pocket watches (and also, for a time, the most expensive watch in the world sold at auction). The OG of Overseas: Vacheron Constantin 222 Historiques Revival 222 in gold In 1977, Vacheron Constantin commemorated its 220th anniversary of watchmaking with a boldly different and now highly collectible timepiece that helped lay the foundation for what we ...
Teddy Baldassarre
The Least Expensive Vacheron Constantin Watches
Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watch brands in the world, founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron and François Constantin, and also one of the very few firms tracing their origins back to the 18th Century that can boast an uninterrupted history of watchmaking - a history now well into its third century. Like other brands we’ve covered previously in our "Price of Admission" series, particularly Breguet, Vacheron Constantin is inarguably an elite-level watchmaker, with a level of pricing commensurate with its historical and technical renown. Finding the entry-level pieces in the Vacheron Constantin collection - and even defining what "entry-level" means for this brand - is a challenging proposition, but here is a rundown, family by family, of the most attainable timepieces from the Genevan manufacture that are available today. OVERSEAS The Overseas collection, launched in 1996 and given a high-profile revamp and relaunch in 2016, traces its origin to an unusual and now highly collectible watch released during Vacheron Constantin’s 220th anniversary in 1977. That watch, called the 222 and recently re-released as part of Vacheron’s Historiques collection, was short-lived in its original incarnation but established many of the codes now evident in the Overseas: a six-sided bezel inspired by the maison’s Maltese cross emblem; an integrated bracelet with a similar aesthetic, and an overall bold and sport-oriented character. In its contemporary version, ...
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Nothing Is Certain In 2025 Except Death And Taxes…And Rolex Price Increases
American statesman and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Franklin died in 1790, so the phrase doesn’t include Rolex price increases at the beginning of every year. Now, going through the entire Rolex catalog is an impossible task. Even if it weren’t, it would […] Visit Nothing Is Certain In 2025 Except Death And Taxes…And Rolex Price Increases to read the full article.
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Business News: New CEOs Of Jaeger-LeCoultre And Vacheron Constantin Announced
Jérôme Lambert returns as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre while Laurent Perves is announced as the new man at the helm of Vacheron Constantin.
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Hands-On: Vacheron Constantin Takes Us On An Epic Voyage With Nine Unique Les Cabinotiers Creations
For the first time, Vacheron Constantin previewed its new "Récit de Voyages" with the press before its clients, giving us a sneak preview of the watches before they were gone.
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The Coolest Iconic American Watch - Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214 Review, Sir Richard Roger's Choice
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Why I Bought It: Vacheron & Constantin Reference 4560 Triple Calendar – Reprise
Oh, those Geneva auctions! While GaryG's intention is usually to browse the rare pieces on offer, gain an education from his auction-house friends and escape unscathed, it seems that more often than not there is a piece that puts him into bidding mode. And sometimes that piece is entirely unanticipated as was the case of the Vacheron & Constantin Reference 4560 triple calendar that he stumbled across at a Sotheby’s preview. Here is why he bought it.
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Hands-On: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton In Pink Gold
And Alexander Schmiedt, President of Vacheron Constantin Americas, sits down to talk about Vacheron's approach to developing the Overseas line.
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Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar In White Gold
The latest demonstration from Vacheron Constantin on the upsides of going grey.
Quill & Pad
Why I Bought It: Vacheron & Constantin Reference 4560 Triple Calendar – Reprise
Oh, those Geneva auctions! While GaryG's intention is usually to browse the rare pieces on offer, gain an education from his auction-house friends and escape unscathed, it seems that more often than not there is a piece that puts him into bidding mode. And sometimes that piece is entirely unanticipated as was the case of the Vacheron & Constantin Reference 4560 triple calendar that he stumbled across at a Sotheby’s preview. Here is why he bought it.
Hodinkee
Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 'La Musique Du Temps' Collection (And Other New Pieces From Les Cabinotiers)
Vacheron Constantin announces 11 unique chiming watches all at once.
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Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Complete Calendar In Pink Gold
A closer look at one of the latest complete calendar wristwatches from Vacheron Constantin.
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Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Prototype Worn On Everest
A one-of-one titanium and tantalum sports watch from Vacheron Constantin – do you think it's worthy of production?
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Breaking News: The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 'Berkley Grand Complication,' With 63 Complications, Is The New Most Complicated Watch In The World
Nine years after setting the record with the ref. 57260, Vacheron has done it again.
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In-Depth: Ben Clymer, Eddy Tonkin, And Alexander Schmiedt On Vacheron Constantin's History Of Creative Complications
Vacheron has been on a roll this year, so we decided to invite some friends over to talk about some of the Maison's best complicated watches, past and present.
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Hands-On: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin – The Vintage-Inspired Release That No One Expected
If you're a vintage lover who thought the days of modern 36mm ultra-thin perpetual calendars were behind us, Vacheron has your back. But how does it stack up?
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A Review Of The Calligraph Duneshore Automatic By Visitor Watch Co - A future American Classic?
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Breaks The World Record for Most Complicated Wristwatch With The Les Cabinotiers ‘Solaria Ultra Grand Complication’ (Live Pics)
With 41 complications and having taken eight years to craft, the Solaria is the perfect way for Vacheron to celebrate 270 years.
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In-Depth: Up Close And Personal With The Vacheron Constantin La Quête Du Temps Clock With Automaton
A further look at one of Vacheron's most ambitious collaborative projects to date.
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It's Complicated: A Vacheron Constantin Overseas And Losing A Fight Against Hamburgers
How Guest Editor Eddie Huang found peace with a Vacheron QP while the menu for his new restaurant forced an existential crisis.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial
A hand-guilloché illustration of one of the zodiac signs, sapphires on the case, and one of Vacheron's best movements for a 12 piece limited series.
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Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin 222 Returns In Steel (Live Pics)
For the 270th anniversary of the brand, Vacheron is giving fans exactly what they've been asking for.
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