Vacheron Constantin Celebrates 260th Anniversary With Cocktail Soir��e In NYC
Vacheron Constantin North America President Vincent Brun and Director of Atelier Cabinotiers Dominique BernazNew York's watch industry folk were treated to an elegant night of cocktails at Cipriani Midtown by historic?watchmaker Vacheron Constantin where they celebrated?the 260th anniversary of the brand and presented the new Ref 57260 (read our first look at the piece here) - the most complicated watch in existence today. Boasting?57 complications and 2826 components housed within the 50.55mm-thick mechanical?pocket watch, the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 57260 piece boasts a 98mm case and is a bold statement of watchmaking mastery for the brand. The piece took eight years to develop,?and I'm told by one of the brand representatives that it was sold for "between five and twenty million dollars."Vacheron Constantin's Ref. 57260 - the most complicated watch ever madeHosting the night's festivities was Vincent Brun, Vacheron Constantin's North America President. Also in attendance was foreve

Incoming............But Not For Me.
My wife is not one to indulge in luxury items, but she does appreciate fine jewellery and timepieces. Since our first child was born back in 2011 and our second one in 2014, she has never asked for anything and have always put them ahead of anything else. It seems fitting and timely that we present her with this watch to commemorate her graduation (which took a many years due to personal issues), her birthday, and Mother's Day. Stainless steel is her choice for watches as she is not a fan of PM watches. Also, she prefers the dressy styling of Omega as opposed Rolex. She opened the box earlier this morning and she absolutely loves it. So without further adieu, onto the incoming!

5196 j vs r
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PAM 533 v 233
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