From the category archives:
Watches
What makes a watch expensive?
by Mark Walker on April 13, 2008
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When it comes to making statements about who you are, there are few things that can demonstrate "you" better than the possession of fine timepiece. If you ...
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Vacheron Constantin introduces Quai de l’Ile
by Mark Walker on April 9, 2008
Personalization, service, security, innovation:
Spotlight on tomorrow’s watchmaking
The new Quai de l’Ile line from the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture introduces a unique dimension in the world of Haute Horlogerie.Personalized to meet the client’s wishes, this resolutely contemporary watch combines the most advanced technologies with the finest horological savoir-faire. Innovative, original, contemporary and ...
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Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Regulator
by Mark Walker on April 9, 2008
The significance of shapes
A shaped movement in a shaped case. Such apparent logic is not necessarily the rule in the world of haute horlogerie. In choosing the Malte line to present the new Tourbillon Regulator, Vacheron Constantin is using shape to express its horological savoir-faire.
The tonneau shape, an integral part ...
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A history of the House of Vacheron Constantin
by Mark Walker on April 9, 2008
Putting it simply, these guys have been in the business of making watches for a very, very long time. I can also confirm that in my interactions with many manufacturers, these guys are way up there in terms of professionalism and speed of response. This is NOT true with some ...
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