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HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin Égérie Self-winding with Date, and Égérie Moon Phase
Launching a completely new watch collection (starting-from-a-blank-page new, not variations on an existing line) is a high-risk game that involves huge costs: the cost of design and development – and if it's not a resounding success (heaven forbid), the cost to both brand equity and bottom line. No wonder it's a rare event. Even rarer is the launch of an entirely new collection for women. Partly for the above reasons and also because women, to this day, remain a bit…
RECOMMENDED READING: Vacheron Constantin are removing the dangers of buying vintage watches
Towards the end of last year I was fortunate enough to experience the Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs watches in the metal. They are a shining example of something that many watch manufacturers are looking to execute — exceptional pre-owned pieces sold by the manufacturer. The program has been running for a number of years now, where the brand will buy back pristine examples of vintage Vacheron Constantin watches, either at auction or from private collections, before they restore the watches at…
3 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 2019 exhibition in Singapore
The Les Cabinotiers experience in Singapore, which combined lots of quality time in the company of Vacheron Constantin's Style and Heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, with a stunning tropical plantation style residence as a setting for the big watch reveals, really brought home one of the 'Holy Trinity' brand's key points of difference. It is exclusive to the highest degree. Vacheron Constantin is not increasing production, despite wait lists and shortages for key models Vacheron Constantin embodies the notion of less…
A primer on the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Collection, and why it gets us so darned excited
Editor's note: Justin Mastine-Frost, while being full of energy as a human being, is not what I would describe as 'excitable'. If you ever want Justin to hype something, he is — in fact — likely to go the other way. So when we brief the mighty JMF, we do not know what we're going to get. Which is 100 per cent part of his charm, and his personal brand. Therefore, when his copy came in about the Vacheron Constantin Les…
Vintage Vacheron with a two-year warranty hit the Melbourne boutique for a short time, and until sold out
What a time to be alive for Melbourne watch lovers. The embarrassment of riches in terms of local brand boutiques has had another glittering jewel added to the CBD war chest as T+T welcomed guests to an evening at the brand new Vacheron Constantin boutique at the 'Paris end' of Collins Street. Last night we were honoured to host its launch. MC-ed by myself and Boutique Manager Peter Kelly — formerly the Boutique Manager at Rolex Chadstone — the evening focused on…