Vacheron Constantin 260th Anniversary Event

260th Anniversary Event

• Theme: Treasures of Vacheron Constantin

– A legacy of watchmaking since 1755

• Location: La Maison Vacheron Constantin,

Geneva, Switzerland

• Time: August, 2015

Event Instruction

I. Lounge – History of Watches

II. Hall – Speech of Anniversary Celebration

III. Corridor – The Time Tunnel

IV. Gallery – Evolution of Vacheron Constantin

History of Watches

• 1500-1600: Clock-watches – First mechanical time device

• 1600-1657: Pocketwatches – Fit in the pocket

• 1657-1765: The Balance Spring – Increased accuracy

※ In 1755 – Foundation of Vacheron Constantin

by Jean-Marc Vacheron,

in Geneva, Switzerland.

History of Watches

• 1765-1800: Chronometer – Technical advances

※In the 1800s, many luxury watch brands were founded –

Cartier (1847); Patek Phillipe (1851); Tag Heuer (1860)

• 1920-1950: Wristwatches – Instead of pocketwatches

• 1950-1969: Electric Watches – Electric-powered

• 1969: Quartz Watches – Revolution improvement in

technology

Speech of Anniversary Celebration

Speech of Anniversary Celebration

• Small round table seating with several guests

• Serve with high-end wine

• Richemont CEO’s Speech - Johann Rupert

• CEO’s Speech – Juan Carlos Torres

The Time Tunnel

Historical Timepieces Show

1948

1945

1935

1914

1906

1831

1812

1755

The Time Tunnel

• Eight Historical Timepieces Show

– Floating on wall by projector

– New to old

– Counter clockwise rotation

• Fade to dark, Ticking sound continues

• Spotlight shine to an old man who’s making watch

• Spotlights fade out, Door open slowly

History Gallery

After time tunnel, Present—the very beginning,

time for history display……

• Timeline on floor:

Pointing to a time period in history of Vacheron Constantin

• Separate space on both left and right side:

Simple character introduction + Pictures (history & watches)

+ Physical display (watches + movement/mechanism)

• Overall: No bright light, a little...