Vacheron Constantin And Phillips Announce 34 Finalists For The Inaugural Concours D'Élégance Horlogère
Vacheron Constantin and Phillips have announced the 34 finalists selected from 550 entries for their inaugural Concours D'Élégance Horlogère, an event celebrating vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces. The finalists, chosen across seven categories, represent exceptional examples of the brand's horological heritage, with winners to be announced on November 10th. The selected watches will be on public display in Geneva from November 4th to 8th.
- 34 finalists announced
- 7 categories
- 550 entries reviewed
- Display from November 4th to 8th
- Winners announced November 10th
The Concours D'Élégance Horlogère is modeled after automotive Concours D'Élégance events, focusing on vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces.
The event aims to showcase the best vintage Vacheron Constantin watches and honor collectors who preserve the brand's heritage.
The seven categories include chronographs, Métiers d'Art, Chronomètre Royal, astronomical complications, multiple complications, design, and chiming mechanisms.
The jury included industry experts such as Dr. Helmut Crott, Aurel Bacs, Alex Ghotbi, Auro Montanari, Jiaxian Su (SJX), Roberta Naas, Ben Clymer, and Felix Baumgartner.
Notable finalists mentioned include a platinum ref. 6448 from 1962, a ref. 30030 from 2006, a legendary retrograde full date and 'Don Pancho' minute repeater from 1940, a rose gold ref. 4764 from 1954, a "Mercator" with miniature painted dial from 2002, a stee
The platinum ref. 4764 "Cioccolatone" sold for over CHF 600,000 at a Sotheby's auction.
Vacheron's heritage department verified the authenticity, eligibility, documentation, and certification of each submitted piece.