[Watch House Brand News] Vacheron Constantin, as the world's longest-standing manufacturer of haute horlogerie, has never stopped producing since its founding for two and a half centuries. Recently, the official announcement was made that the brand's first Japanese boutique was grandly opened in the famous Ginza Chuo-do Road in Tokyo.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Vacheron Constantin hosted a special reception to visit the gorgeous two-storey boutique, the first time the new boutique has opened to the public. The store's luxurious décor and harmony with the brand's elements are on display, vacheron Constantin's Haute Horlogerie timepieces that combine craftsmanship and aesthetics, including three Ginza limited watches.
After their visit to the boutique, the guests moved to the dinner venue and finally stopped in amazement in front of the beautiful Zojoji Temple in the heart of Tokyo. Located in a charming garden surrounded by trees, Zengshang Temple contrasts with the modern era and is the perfect portrayal of Vacheron Constantin's respect for watchmaking history and interpretation of modern fashion values. In front of the bright main temple, the event organizers have already set up a temporary transparent building, and in the distance is the illuminated Tokyo Tower and skyscrapers, where Vacheron Constantin exhibited 20 classic timepieces from the brand's history, including the J.M in 1755. Vacheron's first signed pocket watch.
After sipping cocktails and admiring the vacheron Constantin Super Complication Timepieces exhibition, the guests sat down at the dinner. Mr. Vincent Gouget, Brand Director at Vacheron Constantin Japan, welcomed the guests on behalf of the brand, followed by Global Chief Executive Juan-Carlos Torres, "Following New York, Paris and London, we came to Tokyo, and this grand and welcoming boutique opening ceremony is a great opportunity to strengthen the historical ties between Japan and Vacheron Constantin. ”
To celebrate the evening, celebrity chef Yosuke Suga presented a special original menu to the guests, which was also his first appearance since his return from France. In addition, the famous Japanese piano artist Yukio Yokoyama and the traditional flute musician Togi Hideki took the stage for the first time, presenting live music performances, which ended the evening.
<b>About the brand new boutique</b>
Covering an area of more than 140 square metres, the brand's elegant display cases showcase Vacheron Constantin's exquisite watches, showcasing the brand's full watchmaking passion and welcoming enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world. The boutique is divided into two floors, the first floor is the main body of the boutique, and the second floor is open to VIP individuals.
The interior is exquisite and elegant, creating a warm atmosphere and perfect visual effects, and the fusion of classical beauty and modernity shows the spirit of the brand. In addition, there is an in-house watchmaker on site, providing after-sales service on site, showing extraordinary craftsmanship and classic aesthetics. The "Atelier Cabinotiers" personal customization service will create a world-class watch creation that is completely tailored to the individual needs of customers.
Address: 7-8-8 Ginza Chuo-way, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3569-1755
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday & Holidays 11:00am-7:00pm (Special Tips: 6:00pm, December 31, Closed from January 1st to 2nd)
<b>Vacheron Constantin Historical Watches Exhibition</b>
To celebrate the opening of the Ginza boutique, 20 historical timepieces will be on display on the second floor of the boutique, some of which are making their debut in Japan until January 12, 2015. One of the earliest works in the brand's history and the Tour de l'Île ultra-complication watch to celebrate the brand's 250th anniversary are also on display.
Exhibition time: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 to January 12, 2015, Monday (Special note: closed from January 1 to 2) (Photo/Text Watch House Xu Chaoyang)