Vacheron Constantin, in partnership with Phillips, hosted the inaugural Concours d’Élégance Horlogère in Geneva, a horological event inspired by classic car concours. Collectors submitted Vacheron Constantin timepieces made between 1755 and 1999, with 34 finalists brought to Geneva for judging across seven categories, plus a Best of Show prize. The event celebrated the watches and the personal stories of their owners.
- First horological Concours d'Élégance
- 34 finalist watches submitted by collectors
- Seven judging categories plus a Jury's Special Prize
- Event held in Geneva
The event was co-chaired by Aurel Bacs and Christian Selmoni, with a jury comprising twelve members from the watchmaking world.
The Chronographs winner was a 53mm yellow-gold pocket watch from 1929 with a single-pusher chronograph and an enamel dial, formerly owned by physician Dr. Gregorio Marañón.
The Métiers d’Art winner was a 46mm yellow and white gold pocket watch from 1930, featuring a sapphire-set bezel and Roman numerals, which was a gift to King Alexander I of Yugoslavia's Minister of Agriculture.
The Chronomètre Royal winner was a 35 by 36mm stainless steel Ref. 2215 from 1976, powered by Calibre 1096, with a black dial and diamond hour markers.
The Astronomical Complications winner was a unique platinum Ref. 4764 Cioccolatone from 1957, measuring 34 by 43mm, with a hand-wound Calibre 495 and a full calendar with moon phase.
The Multiple Complications winner was a one-off yellow gold tonneau watch from 1940, measuring 28 by 42mm, featuring a minute repeater and retrograde date, commissioned by Francisco Martinez Llano ('Don Pancho').
The Best of Show winner was a one-off Ref. 6448 minute repeater.
The Design winner was a Ref. 6213 with Louis Cottier’s world time mechanism.