(New York, NY) April 13, 2012 — Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest continuous watchmaker, will host an exceptional series of special events to celebrate Madison Avenue Watch Week (April 28-May 4, 2012).
Vacheron Constantin will open the celebration with a private cocktail reception on the evening of Monday, April 30th. Guests will have an exclusive preview of Vacheron Constantin’s newest watch collection with a live watchmaking demonstration.
On Tuesday, May 1st, Vacheron Constantin will host a private dinner and discussion on The Value of Vintage TImepieces, featuring a conversation between Aurel Bacs, International Head of Watches, Christie’s and Dominique Bernaz, International Retail Director, Vacheron Constantin. During the evening, guests will have the opportunity to learn what is most important to look for in a vintage watch, exemplified in Vacheron Constantin timepieces throughout the company’s 257 year history. Attendance is by invitation only.
On Wednesday, May 2nd, Vacheron Constantin will host A Pairing of Fine Wines and Watches, a unique tasting event with the world renowned Chef Sommelier of Le Bernardin, Aldo Sohm. The event will feature new and exceptional timepieces paired with rare and notable wines. Attendance is by invitation only.
In addition, for the first time in the U.S., Vacheron Constantin is pleased to offer authentication and appraisal services for vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces. On Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th, owners of vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces may have their watches examined and appraised at the Madison Avenue boutique. An expert from the Vacheron Constantin Heritage Department, Geneva, will be available to examine and authenticate vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces, and Douglas Escribano, Senior Specialist from Christie’s will provide appraisals. For the first time and specifically for this occasion, Vacheron Constantin will offer an extract from its archives with each authenticated timepiece. These services are complimentary and available on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th only, from 10 AM – 6 PM, at 729 Madison Avenue at 64th Street. An appointment is strongly recommended.
As part of our participation in the second edition of Madison Avenue Watch Week, we are pleased to offer, for the very first time, authentication and appraisal services at the Madison Avenue boutique. These services will allow owners of vintage Vacheron Constantin timepieces to become a part of the company’s 257-year history, said Hugues de Pins, president of Vacheron Constantin North America.
Madison Avenue Watch Week was conceived in 2011 as a celebration of haute horology for collectors and connoisseurs. For the second year, the world’s premiere watch retailers will participate in this weeklong celebration organized by the Madison Avenue BID and presented by The Wall Street Journal.
About Vacheron Constantin:
Established in Geneva in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest continuous watch manufacturer and a jewel in Geneva’s crown of couture watchmakers, maintaining a seamless tradition of watch-making excellence for more than 255 years. Held in high regard by watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, Vacheron Constantin’s strengths lie in its superlative technical mastery, aesthetic know-how and extremely high level of finish.
About Christie’s:
Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2011 that totaled US$5.7 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful.
Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques, jewellery, watches, photographs, fine wines, and more.