Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron in Geneva, making it one of the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturers in the world. The company is a subsidiary of Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA.
The brand's Maltese cross logo, derived from a component used in its movements, has been its emblem since 1880. Core collections include the Overseas (luxury sports watch with interchangeable straps), Patrimony (minimalist dress watches), Traditionnelle (classical haute horlogerie), Historiques (reissues of archival models), Fiftysix (entry-level collection), and Les Cabinotiers, a department dedicated to one-of-a-kind bespoke timepieces.
Vacheron Constantin produces all movements in-house at its facilities in Geneva, and many models bear the Hallmark of Geneva (Poincon de Geneve), one of the most demanding quality certifications in Swiss watchmaking, covering both movement finishing and timekeeping accuracy. The company has produced some of the most complicated watches ever made, including the Reference 57260, a pocket watch with 57 complications.
The brand produces approximately 20,000 to 25,000 watches per year. Vacheron Constantin operates boutiques in major cities and sells through authorized retailers and its e-commerce platform. Retail prices start at approximately $12,000 for Fiftysix models and extend into the millions for Les Cabinotiers unique pieces and grand complications.