The Sound of Time

Evan Rast looks ahead to Vacheron Constantin’s exhibition at this month’s Watches and Wonders

From 1839, a yellow gold quarterrepeater pocket watch

But what has really fuelled Vacheron Constantin’s staying power? Is it the brand’s long uninterrupted history that began in 1755? Is it the impressive list of royalty and dignitaries that have, on occasion, worn one its masterpieces on their wrists or chains?

To answer that for yourself it’ll be well worth heading over to Watches and Wonders, the first event of its kind to be held in Hong Kong from 25-28 September at the Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, where the Geneva-based manufacture will be turning the spotlight to Asia by offering a tuneful and luminous experimental route presenting some of the finest striking watches from its legacy.

From 1826, a huntingcase pocket watch

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