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“Every time an old man dies in Africa, it is as if a library has burnt down”
Amadou Hampaté Bâ
This foundation aims to testify to little-known cultures, and to provide international support for anthropological observatory missions, publications and lectures.
Throughout its history stretching over more than 250 years, Vacheron Constantin has faithfully safeguarded the values [...]

Geneva, November 2009 The watchmaking revolution is underway! Independent brands and craftsmen are teaming up to fight the global economic crisis by participating to the Geneva Time Exhibition®. From January 17-22, 2010, some 35 watchmaking brands will display their latest collections at the first-ever Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE): a unique opportunity for all watch industry [...]

Time is passing by and you still haven’t found that perfect gift? Don’t worry; IceLink is here to help you with an original idea: the 6Timezone Alarm Clock.
Successfully launched a few years ago, with its signature IceLink shape, the 6Timezone finds a new expression. The Alarm Clock with its six time zones and two alarms [...]

The ultra-thin heritage
Vacheron Constantin has chosen today to revive some of the finest moments in the quest for ultra-thinness. The Geneva-based manufacturer has indeed been closely involved in the epic milestones of this distinctive form of expertise, such as in the 1950s and 1960s when Vacheron Constantin introduced the world’s thinnest wristwatches.
Today, Vacheron Constantin is [...]

A unique combination, bringing together the Heart Beat aperture, a moon phase indicator and date pointer
Geneva – September 2009
Swiss watch Manufacture Frédérique Constant Genève presents the latest version in its new Maxime series: the Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date. This creation combines the iconic Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock, a moon phase indicator [...]

Geneva (Switzerland), La Cité du Temps, 1 October 2009 – Longines has celebrated the 120th anniversary of the registration of a logo that the famous St. Imier watchmaker still uses today. Protected since 1889 in Switzerland (FOIP), this factory trademark comprising a winged hourglass and the name Longines is the oldest of its kind still [...]

Geneva – July 2009
It is with great honor and pleasure that we announce the participation of Swiss Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant in the “ONLY WATCH 09” Charity Auction, held in Monte-Carlo on Thursday, September 24th, 2009, under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Watch aficionados and representatives of the world’s most prestigious [...]

Five different finishes for an ultra-sophisticated new dial: the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin once again demonstrates its superlative mastery of the watchmaking art with its new Malte Moon Phase and Power-Reserve model.
The tonneau or “barrel” shape, explored by Vacheron Constantin since 1912. In 1889, the Geneva-based manufacturer produced its very first wristwatches and also began charting [...]

The prestigious Spanish orchestra conductor Inma Shara, international image of Vacheron Constantin, received proudly the Award
Madrid, 23th June, 2009- The Vogue Jewels Awards 2009 was celebrated in Madrid (Spain). The impressive model Kallania won the prize in the category “Best Jewel Watch”.
The prestigious Spanish orchestra’s conductor Inma Shara, international image of Vacheron Constantin, was accompanied [...]

François-Paul Journe is acclaimed once again for its horological creations of exception; the Répétition Minute Souveraine has been awarded “Best of the Best” Men’s watch 2009 by Robb Report in the USA.
F.P.Journe, with its distinctive label – Invenit et Fecit, (invented and made) stamped on all watches of the collection certify an exclusive calibre, invented, [...]