Vacheron Constantin (English name of Vacheron Constantin) Enterprise motto: "Feasibility always exists"-become the motto of the enterprise. History: 189 1 year, Vacheron Constantin's grandson joined hands with FrancoisConstantin to change the name of the watch factory to Vacheron Constantin, which is the name of today's watch factory.
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Vacheron Constantin, founded in 1755, is the oldest and one of the most famous watch factories in the world. Vacheron Constantin has never stopped inheriting the essence of Swiss traditional watchmaking, but also innovated many watchmaking techniques and made great contributions to the watchmaking industry. Vacheron Constantin has a history of 23 1 year. It is the oldest and most lasting brand-name watch in the world. It only produces more than 20 thousand watches every year. The cross mark on its dial, like the Swiss national emblem, has become a symbol of taste, status and wealth. Jean-Marc Vacheron, the founder of 1755, and Francois Constantin, a member who joined later, took the lead in setting up Vacheron Constantin in Switzerland, a watch kingdom with rich humanities and talents, with their foresight and extreme watchmaking skills, and paid attention to humanistic spirit and historical inheritance. After 243 years of elutriation, Vacheron Constantin is now synonymous with "time" and an irreplaceable watch art in the eyes of watch lovers. Vacheron Constantin, with a long history, has many years of watchmaking experience and many great classics. But "minimum batch, best quality and highest price" has always been Vacheron Constantin's business strategy. Today, Vacheron Constantin's factory in Geneva only produces 6,000 watches a year. Starting from 1840, the production drawings, records, sales date and movement box number of each watch are kept in the filing cabinet of the company. They combine exquisite technology, rigorous testing, exquisite craftsmanship and perfect modeling to create one rare classic after another that is noble, elegant, amazing and highly collectible. In the long years of watchmaking, it has become a symbol of luxury and elegance. "Marta Cross" is the symbol of Vacheron Constantin. It was originally a precision gear used to adjust the tightness of the spring in the era of manual watchmaking. Only use it to symbolize superb skills and the tradition of manual watchmaking.
[Edit this paragraph] Brief history of the company
1755, a silver watch designed by Jean-Marc Vacheron with an enamel dial plated with Roman numerals was Vacheron Constantin's first timepiece. Vacheron Constantin 1839, Vacheron Constantin developed a revolutionary watch production model. Two years later, the improved lever escapement invented by Mr. Leschot was successfully developed. From then on, the watchmaking factory began to have the foundation of industrialization. Vacheron Constantin uses machinery to pre-assemble parts and carve them by hand, so that watchmakers have more time to exert their artistic talents for creation. Of course, Vacheron Constantin was also in a leading position in the watch industry at that time. 1877, the mechanical parts of clocks and watches were produced separately from the case. 1880 obtained the trademark Marta Cross, which later became the symbol of Vacheron Constantin. 188 1 year, a work of Vacheron Constantin was listed as a treasure by Yale University. 19 10, Vacheron Constantin decided to join the production of watches after several years of research and experiments, which became a new trend at that time. 1928, a pocket watch made of 18K gold came out, including one minute counting seconds. On the other hand, it is indicated by a pointer, which has the functions of alarm clock, perpetual calendar and moon profit and loss display, and limited production of three models. 1929, a pocket watch appeared on the market. The gold case is engraved with a pair of Egyptian royal heralds, which is a gift from Switzerland to King Fuad I of Egypt, an Egyptian colony. It has the functions of 30-minute timer, 1 minute countdown and perpetual calendar. 1967, Vacheron Constantin participated in the "thinnest watch selection" and launched an automatic watch, Vacheron Constantin, which combined with 4,000 kinds of parts and had a body thickness of only 2.45mm, which was a new achievement. In the past two centuries, Vacheron Constantin collected his past works patiently and meticulously, and there are as many as 400 pieces at present. Starting from 1755, every watch made by Vacheron Constantin is numbered from the inside of the machine and the body. According to these marks, about 2000 original styles can be identified from the archives. It can be seen that Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking technology is unique, and it is indeed a leader in today's watch industry. 1997 65438+In February, Vacheron Constantin became a member of Vendome Luxury Group, and Cartier Branch was responsible for the overall operation and marketing of Taiwan Province Province.
[Edit this paragraph] Exquisite craftsmanship
The most expensive watch in the world Vacheron Constantin's classic Kallista is the most expensive watch in the world. This watch was made in 1886. It was originally ordered by King Khalid of Saudi Arabia, but King Khalid died during the manufacturing process. 1986 After this watch was made, it was bought by an unknown buyer for 3.5 million dollars. 1987 65438+On February 3rd, Harimi changed hands again and was bought by Champion Halini, the owner of Palm Beach Jewelry Store. Harimi claimed that he made the deal for $5 million. As a result, the story of the appreciation of Calliste watches by $4,000 a day spread like wildfire. Soon, Pierre Harimi brought the world's most expensive watch to the United States and gave it to an unknown buyer. Kallista, the strap is full of diamonds, * * set with 1 18 carefully selected top blue and white diamonds, weighing 130 carats. (The surface is each diamond weighing 1 carat; 2-4 carats of diamonds on the surface *** 14, and 2 carats of diamonds on the strap). Vacheron Constantin factory recruited the best technicians to make this watch, which took 20 months and 6000 hours to make. "Kallista" means flawless in Greek, and its finished product is really perfect. The rare and precious Les Historiques Les Histohques reinterprets the popular styles in the past with modern elements, which is elegant and noble and has the flavor of returning to the original. Each model is unique, unusual and valuable. The overseas poem "0" represents the enterprising spirit and marks Vacheron Constantin's enterprising spirit. It has created a distinct sense of the times with high-tech Vacheron Constantin materials such as steel and pure white gold, won the love of modern people, and was awarded the honorary certificate of "Precision Timekeeper". The noble and elegant Les Joailleries Les Joailleries series Fiorenza is eye-catching. The whole watch is inlaid with more than 200 precious round diamonds. The overall shape is elegant and fresh, simple and generous, showing nobility and wealth everywhere. Vacheron Vacheron Constantin integrates jewelry inlay technology into watchmaking process, showing the elegant charm of women. Excellent Quality Assurance Les essence 1 1es Series Excellent Quality Assurance Les essence 1 1es Series Pahmony has become the most outstanding one with its particularly rich connotation and strict testing. Pakimony takes the ultra-thin movement as its selling point. Although its appearance is not fancy, every watch comes with a guarantee of excellent quality, which is recognized as a classic by Vacheron Constantin.
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Unique and Extraordinary Design Vacheron Constantin is famous for his exquisite craftsmanship and is good at manufacturing complex mechanical watches. Take Saltarello, a new watch of Les Complications series, as an example. The transparent crystal at the bottom of the watch is convenient for the wearer to appreciate the dynamic beauty of mechanical operation. Due to the high production requirements, this watch is issued in limited edition. Jumpinghour's design is more exquisite. It displays the time in the window of 12 hour and the minutes in the semi-circular ring. Known as the "jumping schedule", it is very rare. With the master's pondering and the test of time, Tolby's tourbillon wristwatch system is another masterpiece of Vacheron Constantin. You can appreciate it through the surface of crystal Vacheron Constantin sapphire. Its precise and elegant design and unique display of electricity storage fully show the profound mystery of the time movement. The classic Tolby Lang perfectly reproduces Vacheron Constantin's motto: Perfection is everything. Exquisite craftsmanship laid the foundation for Vacheron Constantin's creation and production principles. For this reason, every finished product of Vacheron Constantin has to be tempered for several years, and every scale reflects the master's meticulous work. Symbol of Abundance In order to celebrate the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Sheikh Armani of the United Arab Emirates specially ordered the most expensive and compact watch "Lady Kalla" from Vacheron Constantin. This watch is made of 30-carat *** 108 cylindrical precious diamond. Princess Diana is even more graceful in this watch, and also shows the world the glory of Vacheron Constantin.
[Edit this paragraph] Soul figure
Vacheron Constantin's glorious history cannot be separated from three soul figures, namely Jean-Marc Vacheron Constantin and Fran? Ois Constantin and Georges-Auguste Leschot. Jean-Marc Vacheron founded Vacheron Vacheron, Franois Constantin opened up Vacheron Vacheron's global market, Georges-Auguste Leschot rewrote the history of Vacheron Vacheron and even the whole Swiss watch industry ... In August this year, Vacheron Vacheron held two Vacheron Vacheron's 250th anniversary watch exhibitions in Beijing and Shanghai, during which more than 250 exhibitions representing Vacheron Vacheron Vacheron Vacheron's 250-year historical achievements were exhibited. As the oldest watchmaker in the world, Vacheron Constantin is also a comprehensive watchmaker, fully controlling a series of watchmaking processes from movement research and development, watch design, parts design to manual completion. Vacheron Constantin has never stopped production since the establishment of 1755. Like other successful enterprises, Vacheron Constantin also experienced a difficult start-up period. Vacheron Constantin/Kloc-Europe in the 0/8th century is a turbulent era, and it is also an era full of great inventions. In 1950s, the Enlightenment reached its peak, many people began to get rich, and businessmen began to develop potential new markets. During the period of 1745, the watchmaking industry in Geneva experienced drastic and fundamental changes. The trade association opened the originally closed watch manufacturing industry to the public, and even gave new immigrants the opportunity to enter the industry. At that time, in order to become a master of watch manufacturing, watch apprentices usually spent five years "learning from their teachers" and then practiced for three years. Internships are generally called paid watchmakers. In this process, watch apprentices have to make and hand over their own works. If his works are well received by the same industry, he can engage in watch manufacturing and then start a class as an apprentice. Jean-Marc Vacheron, the founder of Vacheron Vacheron Vacheron Vacheron Vacheron, started his watch apprenticeship in this situation, which is about 1745. Jean-Marc Vacheron was born in Geneva in 173 1. He is the fifth son in his family. His father is a new immigrant and his occupation is knitting technician. Since childhood, Jean-Marc's ideal is to be an excellent watchmaker. But because Jean-Marc is a "native child" (the so-called foreign child born in Geneva), there are not many such opportunities, but he has never given up this desire. Finally, because of social changes, he got such an opportunity. 1755, Jean-Marc Vacheron finally became a qualified watchmaker and founded cabinotier Workshop. At that time, people called him "attic craftsman". In addition to teaching excellent watchmaking techniques, Jean-Marc Vacheron has also trained many newcomers in the watch industry and passed on his persistent spirit of pursuing perfect art to his disciples. When Jean-Marc Vacheron's cabinotier Workshop was opened, Europe was experiencing great social unrest in many ways, especially during the French Revolution (1789- 1799), cabinotier Workshop lost many wealthy French noble customers and its operation became increasingly difficult. After Jean-Marc died in 1803, his second son Abraham Vacheron (also a watchmaker) took over the cabinotier workshop and continued to expand his business. At the beginning of 1800s, under the leadership of the only sons of entrepreneurs Jaques-Barthelemy Vacheron, Abraham Vacheron and Anne-Elizabeth Girod, the company's business continued to expand and began to cooperate with companies such as Breguet and L'Epine. 18 14 or so, Jaques-Barthelemy found herself unable to manage the daily business of the company and sell products overseas at the same time. He knows that if the company wants to continue to develop healthily, it must have a business partner. 18 19, experienced businessman Fran? Ois Constantin became a partner in the company, Fran? Oiconstantin is mainly responsible for sales. At that time, the motto of the company-go all out and pursue perfection was Fran? The slogan created by ois Constantin. Vacheron Constantin's appearance brought the company into a new period. In all respects, Fran? Ois Constantin is a confident man. He regards work as a pleasure, especially when he represents Vacheron Constantin &; Constantine is full of fighting spirit when selling products around the world and expanding new markets; Besides, Fran Ois Constanti was also a shrewd businessman of Vacheron Constantin. He not only has the belief of pursuing perfection, but also is persuasive, especially good at developing new markets that others can't develop. His outstanding strategic ability has created an excellent sales network for the company. Jaques-Barthelemy Vacheron Constantin once praised Fran like this? Ois Constantin: "We are all impressed by your talent, and we are convinced that nothing can stop you from achieving your goal when you give full play to your eloquent talent." 1839, the talented Georges-Auguste Leschot joined Vacheron Constantin as technical director, thus rewriting the history of Vacheron Constantin and even the whole watch industry. Leschot is not only a mechanical genius, but also has extraordinary vision and rich imagination. He designed the zoom instrument, the first instrument that can repeatedly mass-produce a variety of watch parts, which brought a breakthrough reform to the whole Swiss watchmaking industry. In the short two years after Leschot joined us, he invented and manufactured various machines for Vacheron Constantin, which can automatically produce watch accessories. The precision of finished parts is never achieved by other manufacturers. The invention of these machines won Leschot an important industrial invention award from Societeédes Arts, and also made Vacheron Constantin the first watch manufacturer with mechanical parts technology, which has an absolute advantage among other competitors in the same industry. In addition, due to the high precision of the accessories produced by its machine, the convenience of updating and replacement, and the reasonable price of its watch products, the sales volume soon surpassed other competitors. Nevertheless, Leschot and Vacheron Constantin insist that every process must be polished and completed by hand. For Vacheron Constantin, the tradition of "focusing on the micro" has continued to this day. After Franois Constantin and Jaques-Barthelemy died in 1854 and 1863 respectively, several generations of Vacheron Constantin's successors continued the company's tradition and produced many excellent multifunctional pocket watches and gorgeous and elegant watches. In this process, the cooperation between Vacheron Constantin and Verger in Paris was officially launched. The two companies have cooperated to produce all kinds of amazing works, many of which are specially designed and manufactured for many gorgeous jewelry venues around the world. During the Second World War, Vacheron Constantin also faced many operational difficulties. During this period, george katt Ketterer became the major shareholder of the company. Under the leadership of george katt Le, the company's business became increasingly prosperous, and many famous works were produced during this period. 1987, george katt Le died and Vacheron Constantin changed hands again. After that, Claude-Daniel Proellochs was responsible for managing the company's business. 1996, Vacheron Constantin was acquired by Richemont Group (then named Vend? After the acquisition of me Group, Claude-Daniel Proellochs continued to be the CEO, continuing Vacheron Constantin's legend. Throughout the twentieth century, Vacheron Constantin introduced various unforgettable clocks and watches. Vacheron Constantin's seven watch series-Patrimony, Malte, Royal Eagle, Overseas, 1972, Egérie and even Kalla series, each has its own unique personality. Whether it is a simple and elegant style or a delicate and complicated watch, from everyday styles to expensive diamond watches, every Vacheron Constantin product represents the peak of high-end watchmaking technology in Switzerland. At present, Vacheron Constantin has nearly 350 employees worldwide, 250 of whom are in Switzerland. At present, the company has two watch manufacturers-the headquarters building in Geneva's Plan-les-Ouates and another factory building in Vallée de Joux. As early as19th century, Vacheron Constantin had come to China to explore the market. Since 2000, Vacheron Constantin has come to China again, and has opened specialty stores and retail stores in many large and medium-sized cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Dalian. This year marks the 250th anniversary of Vacheron Constantin. In order to celebrate this great event, Vacheron Constantin held a theme auction named "Vacheron Constantin's 250th Anniversary Auction" in Geneva, and then held a 250th anniversary celebration in China. Continue to write Vacheron Constantin's watch legend ... Vacheron Vacheron Constantin, a watch designer, opened his first watch studio in Saint-Gelve, creating Vacheron Constantin's first watch, which immediately became the target of watch manufacturers to imitate, leaving an immortal name in the history of watches. 18 19- After the Napoleonic Wars, Fran? Ois Constantin officially joined the company. For decades, he has been traveling all over Europe and devoted himself to exploring other markets, bringing Vacheron Constantin's excellent watches to every corner of the world. Vacheron Constantin1839-Georges-Auguste Leschot, a mechanical genius, joined Vacheron Constantin, and his first clock parts manufacturing machine brought a new breakthrough to the clock parts manufacturing industry. 1875- Due to the restriction of the old building Tour de I'lle, Vacheron Constantin moved Maison to the nearby Rue des Moulins, which is now the headquarters, museum and specialty store of the company. 1880- Vacheron Constantin officially chose "Maltese Cross" as the company logo. "Maltese Cross" is one of the cross-shaped parts in the movement, which can prevent the shock absorber slingshot from moving due to irregular rotation and keep its accurate rotation. 1889- Vacheron Constantin exhibited the first women's watch at the Paris World Expo. 1906- Vacheron Constantin opened a shop in Moulins Street in the center of Geneva. Vacheron Constantin191-1912-Vacheron Constantin introduced the first clockwork watch. 1955-To celebrate the bicentennial of the brand, the world's thinnest mechanical movement with a thickness of only 1.64 mm was launched. 1979- calista, a masterpiece attracting worldwide attention, was officially unveiled. It is carved from a whole gold crown with perfect diamonds of 130 carats. This magnificent diamond watch, which took more than 8,700 hours to make, exudes frightening charm and vividly shows the watchmaker's exquisite skills. 1992- Vacheron Constantin 1755 (minute repeater) and 1760 (tourbillon) movements were introduced. 1994- Vacheron Constantin private museum opened, bringing back the face of18th century "attic craftsman" studio. 1996- overseas sports watch series full of dynamic times is on the market. 1998 —— Acquisition of Haut de Gamme movement production factory, a long-term partner located in Vallée de Joux, and closer relationship between the two parties. 2000-The contemporary Malte series was launched, and tourbillon style became the symbol of this series. 2004-The brand-new headquarters building was completed; Patrimony Explorer series was launched to show the magnificent enamel craft, which was amazing. 2005-Vacheron Constantin celebrates its 250th anniversary. The three most important leaders in Vacheron Constantin's history are Jean-Marc Vacheron and Fran? Ois Constantin and Georges-Auguste Leschot. Vacheron Constantin's earliest flagship store Vacheron Constantin's global flagship store Maison Vacheron Constantin is located in the new headquarters building of Plan-les-Ouates in Geneva. Vacheron Vacheron Constantin's Tour de l'Ile is the world's first double-sided dial watch with 16 complex functions. Vacheron Constantin's Saint-Gervais wristwatch is the first wristwatch in the world with four clockwork, tourbillon adjuster and perpetual calendar. The Métiers d'Art watch series shows L'Esprit des Cabinotiers, an attic craftsman who Vacheron Constantin has been studying hard. The clock shows Vacheron Constantin's artistic attainments in the past 250 years in a magical, extraordinary and poetic way. Jubilé 1755 wristwatch was specially launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Vacheron Constantin.
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