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A legacy of precision, complexity and art

As the Maison prepares to celebrate 270 years of horological excellence next year, Vacheron Constantin continues to redefine watchmaking through innovation and artistry

Dylan Tan

Dylan Tan

Published Fri, Nov 15, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • With 63 complications, Les Cabinotiers – The Berkley Grand Complication is officially the world’s most complicated watch.
    • With 63 complications, Les Cabinotiers – The Berkley Grand Complication is officially the world’s most complicated watch. PHOTO: VACHERON CONSTANTIN

    SINCE its inception in 1755, the hallmark of Vacheron Constantin’s identity lies in its mastery of horological complications.

    The Maison’s archives reveal that it produced its first complication watch as early as 1790, and it quickly distinguished itself through its dedication to complex watch mechanisms and the refinement of their design.

    From the intricate tourbillon in the early 1900s to the 1930 Bras en l’Air (arms in the air) pocket watch with a pioneering double retrograde display, Vacheron Constantin has maintained a relentless pursuit of technical excellence.

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