Vacheron Constantin: The Oldest Name in Fine Watchmaking

Discover the history of Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watchmaker in continuous production. Explore 270 years of fine Swiss horological excellence

Jean-Marc Vacheron was 24 when he took on his first apprentice. The contract, drawn up in Geneva on 17 September 1755, is still kept in the maison’s archives, and it is from that modest agreement that Vacheron Constantin dates its foundation. Geneva’s master watchmakers of the period, the cabinotiers, worked in workshops on the upper floors of the city’s houses, where the light was best, and it was in that world that the young Vacheron set up on his own account. The house he founded describes itself as the oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation since its foundation, a run that reached 270 years in 2025.

Outdoor art installation of Dubai Design Week on display at Dubai Design District

Dubai Design Week 2026: What to See

Discover highlights of Dubai Design Week 2026, from Abwab’s immersive installations to urban architecture. Explore the full schedule for this top design ev

In the carpet workshops of Kashmir, a pattern passes from designer to weaver through a coded notation known as taleem. This November that system of instructions becomes a structure large enough to walk through, at the twelfth Dubai Design Week, which returns to Dubai Design District (d3) from 3 to 8 November.

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Patek Philippe: The Watches Collectors Want Most

Discover why Patek Philippe watches are the world's most coveted timepieces. Explore the rare provenance, record-breaking auctions, and history.

For decades, a pink gold Patek Philippe made in 1948 lay in a safe-deposit box. Its original Certificate of Origin, instructions and presentation case were kept alongside it. Its owner, Prince Tewfik Adil Toussoun of Egypt, had bought it in July 1951. It was one of the <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/the-journal/most-expensive-patek-philippe/" rel="noopener">rarest variants</a> of the reference 1518, with a pink dial matched to a pink gold case. When his heirs consigned it to Sotheby’s New York in December 2021, it sold for $9,570,900, more than four times its estimate. Sotheby’s recorded it as the only known 1518 still accompanied by all its original documentation.

For decades, a pink gold Patek Philippe made in 1948 lay in a safe-deposit box. Its original Certificate of Origin, instructions and presentation case were kept alongside it. Its owner, Prince Tewfik Adil Toussoun of Egypt, had bought it in July 1951. It was one of the <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/the-journal/most-expensive-patek-philippe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">rarest variants</a> of the reference 1518, with a pink dial matched to a pink gold case. When his heirs consigned it to Sotheby’s New York in December 2021, it sold for $9,570,900, more than four times its estimate. Sotheby’s recorded it as the only known 1518 still accompanied by all its original documentation.

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Philanthropy has long held an important place in society. Beyond its recent association with millionaires and billionaires, philanthropy embodies transformative change through acts of kindness.

The Best Watch Brands in UAE

Explore the Best Watch Brands in UAE, from iconic Rolex to trendy Richard Mille. Discover special editions watch brands defining style and status