Vacheron Constantin watches
by David Barth
written June 2003
Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin is the world's oldest watchmaker, since 1755, manufacturing watches in Geneve, Switzerland.
A "cabinotier" by the name of Jean-Marc Vacheron established the company in 1755. Jean-Marc Vacheron's heirs brought in talented partners. In 1819 Francois
Constantin joined the company, and he opened new markets.
In 1839, Vacheron Constantin was fortunate enough to hire Georges-Auguste Leschot, a mechanical genius. He built equipment capable of mechanically
producing watch parts and components, revolutionizing the watch industry's manufacturing processes.
Throughout the 19th century, Vacheron Constantin continued to develop its horological expertise. Francois Constantin's motto: "Do better if possible - and
that's always possible".