Métiers d'Art: Vacheron Constantin

The living legend of watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin has the distinct honour of being the world's oldest watchmaking company. Since its establishment in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has been sought out by the world's most distinguished political and cultural figures, royalty and connoisseurs. This house has claim to the most prestigious heritage of any watchmaker today, and yet, offers a flexible variety of formal and casual watches, even being willing to work with clients to custom design a time piece to suit their own, individual tastes.

The consummate formal watch, the Malte Tourbillon Skeleton in 18 karat pink gold is a demonstration of both watchmaking mastery and art. With a 41.5 x 38 mm tonneau case and a hand engraved Caliber 2790 SQ tonneau-shaped movement, this time piece showcases the best of the watchmaker's craft.

For those with a more sporting and physically demanding lifestyle, the Overseas offers the strength of a sport watch and the flexibility of three interchangeable straps. Based on the 222 launched in 1977 and design by renowned watch designer Jorg Hysek, the Overseas is both rugged and worthy of the pedigree it bears. With an anti-magnetic soft iron carriage and water resistance to 5 - 15 bar, this time piece is perhaps the most versatile of Vacheron Constantin's collections.

And should you desire to enter the watchmaking process yourself, Vacheron Constantin has made available to clients its exclusive Les Cabinotiers program. In what is perhaps the ultimate experience for watch collectors, clients can now sit down with designers, watchmakers and artists to design the creation of their dreams: a true piece unique.

Dreaming of an Overseas of my own design, above, Les Cabinotiers is a tantalizing proposition. Should you desire to explore the exceptional time pieces of Vacheron Constantin - or manifest your own dream - you can visit their beautiful boutique on Alberni Street, in the heart of Vancouver's luxury shopping district.

Vacheron Constantin
1055 Alberni Street
Phone: (778) 309-4816