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Vacheron Constantin was founded in Geneva in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron and by 1810, the company had created a line of complicated timepieces that were exported to France and Italy. The name Vacheron Constantin was adopted in 1819 by partners Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron and Francois Constantin and their credo became “Do better if possible and that is always possible.” Since then, the brand has been synonymous with outstanding innovation, and dedication to watchmaking, seen in the first effort to industrialize duplicating parts, the five year long creation of the most complex pocket watch for King Farouk of Egypt, and the creation of the Tour d’Ile, the most complicated and expensive timepiece ever sold in history at an astounding $1.87 million. As one of the oldest manufactures, Vacheron Constantin continues to show its mark of excellence with a philosophy of technical expertise, harmonious and artistic design, and immaculate and superior finishing.
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