Twice a year, the Maison Vacheron Constantin unveils its historical collections for devotees of technical and precious Fine Omega Replica Watchmaking, as well as for the public at large. Each of these encounters signals the Manufacture’s determination to present a particular facet of its uninterrupted history since 1755, as well as to share its passion for creativity and precise, skilled gestures.

From May 31st 2013 to January 31st 2014, the Manufacture is turning the spotlight on Breitling replica watches providing an audible indication of time and which became one of its specialities from a very early stage in its development. Jacques-Barthélémy Vacheron himself was a finisher of repeater watches before taking the helm of the company in the early 19th century.

A quarter repeater pocket-watch dating from 1812 (ref 10302) and featuring a red gold case framing a white enamel dial bears eloquent testimony to this long-established tradition, as too does an 1816 musical repeater replica Rolex watch (ref 10207) with red gold case and dial.

 

Pocket-watch dating from 1812 (ref 10302) and musical repeater Omega replica watch (ref 10207). © Vacheron Constantin

Other powerfully evocative models illustrate the expertise of the Manufacture. Witness the 1909 minute-counter pocket chronograph featuring alarm, day, date and moon phases that belonged to Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of de Patiala (ref. 10156) ; or the Grande and Petite Sonnerie, quarter and half-quarter 30-minute counter pocket chronograph made in 1918 at the request of the famous American car manufacturer James Ward Packard (ref. 11527).

1909 minute-counter pocket chronograph featuring alarm, day, date and moon phases (ref. 10156) and Grande and Petite Sonnerie (ref. 11527). © Vacheron Constantin

The exhibition also features wrist Breitling replica watches. The advent of the wristwatch in the 20th century forced watchmakers to seek ingenious ways of miniaturising striking mechanisms in order to meet the demands of the increasingly smaller cases.  See for example the “Tour de l’Ile” watch, that comprises a mind-boggling 16 complications including a minute repeater complete with a display of its striking torque.

The inauguration of the exhibition titled “Les Sons du Temps”, in Geneva, gave Vacheron Constantin an opportunity to announce its partnership with “Art en Vielle-Ville” (Art in the Old Town), an initiative encompassing several art and antiques galleries as well as cultural institutions.

From the left to the right : Heinz Forrer, President of Vacheron Constantin Switzerland, Charlotte Mailler, « Art en Vieille Ville » and Julien Marchenoir, Marketing and Heritage Director of Vacheron Constantin © Vacheron Constantin

 

Exhibition from May 31st 2013 to January 31st 2014

Maison Vacheron Constantin, 7 Quai de l’Ile – 1204 GEneva

Guided tours of the exhibition accompanied by Mr Jérôme Meier, Expert replica Rolex Watchmaker at Vacheron Constantin or Mrs Maude Fellay-Zimmermann, Heritage Manager.

By appointment only. Tel. 022.930.20.05