Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin malte chose its Tmall Flagship Boutique as the platform to debut the Malte manual-winding watch in pink gold with a light blue mother-of-pearl dial, a superbly slender and elegant 100-piece special China edition. When night gives way to day, the sky takes on a graceful azure shade as the dawn heralds … Read more
We covered the announcement of the Vacheron Constantin Harmony series when it was announced during SIHH 2015. The collection is making its way around the world, to showcase the 7 special timepieces designated the Harmony Collection to celebrate the brand’s 260th Anniversary. We will cover the individual watches in some detail, but today, we focus our sights … Read more
This is not a new watch for Vacheron Constantin Historiques and that’s actually true in two senses. The first sense has to do with this specific model: the Historiques Ultra Fine 1955 was first introduced in 2010 and it was at the time of its launch, the thinnest mechanical watch in the world, at only 4.1 mm … Read more
In the 1970s, the post-war global economic boom came to an end. The new, accurate quartz watches gained popularity and plunged the Swiss watch industry in a deep crisis. As the inexpensive electronic watches began to flood the market, the competition from foreign manufacturers created a major economic turmoil, and with it, the need for … Read more
A new point of entry to owning a whole different class of luxury watches from one of the most respected names in the business.Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest, wisest and most revered names in the business. No other brand has operated continuously for as long as they have, nor can many watchmakers claim to have the same level of skill in high horology. Today we will explore a watch series that was created to give a new point of entry into the mystique of this extraordinary watchmaker’s timepieces. Join us as we unveil the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix collection in this detailed and insightful review. Most youngsters who are developing their appreciation for fine watchmaking can appreciate the richness of a watch from a brand like Vacheron Constantin. As one of the “Big Three” watchmakers it represents a certain status and reflects a level of achievement in one’s collection to own one. For most watch lovers, the price of any Vacheron watch, even an entry-level such as the Patrimony would be considered steeper than most other brands. However, it seems like the directors at Vacheron decided to open a small door to allow more people into the otherwise very exclusive club.Enter the FiftySix Automatic in stainless steel with an MSRP of under $11k. It’s the only current collection (aside from the cushion-shaped Quai de L’Ile collection which retails for $15k+) that uses mixed numeral and index hour markers. This vacheron constantin 56 steel modern-day vintage-inspired timepiece has a classic look that combines a smoothly polished elegantly shaped case and lugs with gentle curves. Designed with two different chapter rings, one on the inner dial and another around the perimeter of the dial and both with railroad-style minutes and seconds track. A small, … Read more
Amid all the releases emerging from Watches & Wonders Shanghai 2020, one of the clearest trends has been the pairing of rose gold or pink gold cases with blue dials. When done right, it can be a showcase for both dramatic high contrast and luxurious materials work, and several brands have already shown variations on … Read more
The Replica Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle collection is the supreme expression of the most demanding Geneva Haute Horlogerie traditions inherited from the 18th century. Imbued with history and a sense of rigorous discipline, Traditionnelle timepieces showcase technical refinement conveyed through eminently horological characteristics. From the simplest to the most complicated, these models pay tribute to craftsmanship and know-how … Read more
Purity meets Manufacture-style elegance in this beautifully nuanced interpretation of the Patrimony collection enshrining the full range of Vacheron Constantin talents. An apparently classic yet intrinsically complex watch offering peerless refinement, intended for the most expert and discerning connoisseurs. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony manual-winding, hours and minutes, Calibre 1400 This slender 6.8 mm thick case asserts its … Read more