BRAND HISTORY

Founded in 1755, in Geneva, a prestigious brand that was already established in what was then Japan's mid-Edo period. At that time, Geneva was an era where elite watchmakers known as "cabinotiers" were active, and Jean-Marc Vacheron, the brand's founder, was one of them.

In 1819, Jacques Barthélemy, the third generation of the founder, welcomed François Constantin as a co-director, and the brand was renamed to its current name. They also solidified the brand's reputation through aggressive overseas expansion. The genius inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot joined them, supporting the brand in various ways, including the development of a new lever escapement and the establishment of an organized division of labor system.

At the time, Swiss watches were considered cheap compared to the expensive English watches, but the rise of Vacheron Constantin grew with such momentum that it eventually dispelled that notion. In the early 20th century, they introduced pocket watches with complications. Holding its place as one of the three major Swiss watch brands, it commanded a world-class status. In the post-World War II Geneva Summit, Vacheron Constantin products were also presented as commemorative gifts to the leaders of the US, Soviet Union, UK, and France.

As the era shifted from pocket watches to wristwatches, many prestigious brands disappeared into the annals of history, but the brand's fame continued unabated. It weathered the quartz crisis that began in the 1970s and this year marks its 252nd anniversary. This is the oldest record among continuously operating watch brands in the world. In 2004, they completed a large in-house manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Geneva and are actively expanding their product line.

Founded: 1755
Place of Origin: Geneva, Switzerland
Main Collection Names: Malta, Overseas, Patrimony
Contact: Vacheron Constantin 03-3288-6597

Official Website http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/