Vacheron Constantin is bringing a curated selection of pieces from its archives to London this summer, with a free heritage exhibition opening at 37 Old Bond Street from 20 July to 1 August 2026.
Titled Explore All Ways Possible, the exhibition traces the role that geographical and technical exploration has played in shaping the maison’s creative identity since its founding in Geneva in 1755.
From early trade voyages initiated by François Constantin in the 19th century to appearances at world fairs, Vacheron has consistently looked beyond its Swiss borders for inspiration, and the watches on display reflect that.
The exhibition is organised around three threads. The geographical strand maps the maison’s commercial expansion outward from Geneva, with each cardinal direction corresponding to a distinct watch typology.
North is represented by robust Overseas models; East by Art Deco pieces adorned with Far Eastern motifs; South by watches built to withstand humidity and heat; and West by the boldly designed watches of the Roaring Twenties, including the iconic American 1921 with its crown positioned at 11 o’clock.
The cultural strand explores how encounters with Japanese lacquerware, haute couture, and ancient civilisations have filtered into the maison’s Métiers d’Art collections.
The technical strand covers milestones in chronometry, miniaturisation and mechanical innovation, including the Chronomètre Royal of 1907 and the extraordinary Jalousie watches of the 1930s.
Other highlights include an original 1921 American wristwatch, a 1929 shutter wristwatch in yellow gold, and a 1978 skeleton pocket watch with a Harlequin mother-of-pearl dial.
Entry is free. For more information, visit vacheron-constantin.com