7, quai de l'Ile, Geneva, Switzerland
Chief Executive: Claude-Daniel Proellochs
Deputy Chief Executive: Juan-Carlos Torres Finance Director: Nathaly Pic
www.vacheron-constantin.com

Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world's oldest watch manufacturer in continuous production, is one of the four historical Haute Horlogerie 'majors', and is unique in Swiss watchmaking history. As the brand enters its 250th year, it has been engaged in a series of projects to highlight the occasion.

The period since the summer of 2004 has been marked by intense activity, starting with the inauguration of Vacheron Constantin's new manufacturing premises, in Plan-Les-Ouates, Geneva, in early September. This event was quickly followed by the international launch of the new Overseas collection in Dubrovnik, Croatia, attended by 90 press representatives from around the world.

In September, coinciding with Richemont's 'Watches and Wonders' exhibition in Beijing, Vacheron Constantin presented a classic watch to Pu Ren, the brother of the last emperor, as a testimony to the deep-rooted relationship between Vacheron Constantin and China. Among the other events, Vacheron Constantin reopened its fully renovated boutique located at the Quai de l'Ile, Geneva, its historical birthplace.

The 250th anniversary itself was marked by the launch of five Anniversary designs: the unique L'Esprit des Cabinotiers clock, the Tour de l'Ile (the world's most complicated wristwatch), the St-Gervais model (a world record-breaker with its guaranteed 250 hours of power reserve), the Métiers d'Art set of four enamelled pieces reflecting the four seasons of the year and the Jubilé 1755, incorporating a brand new Vacheron Constantin automatic movement. Vacheron Constantin performed strongly in all markets during the year and the quarter of a millennium anniversary celebrations should allow the Maison to build strongly upon its established markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Caude-Daniel Proellochs Chief Executive

Juan-Carlos Torres Deputy Chief Executive

The Tour de l'Ile watch features 16 complications and a double-face display