34 Historic Vacheron Constantin Watches Chosen for Its First Watchmaking Concours

Key points

• Vacheron Constantin and auction house Phillips have named 34 finalists for the inaugural Concours d'Élégance Horlogère. The watches were chosen from more than 550 pieces submitted by collectors.
• All finalists will be shown in Geneva from 4 to 8 November 2026, before the awards ceremony on 10 November. A jury will name one winner in each of seven categories, with a possible Best in Show award.
• The judges will weigh technical achievement, aesthetics, originality, provenance and historical significance.