Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss manufacture of prestige watches and a brand of the Richemont group. The company was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, an independent watchmaker in Geneva, Switzerland. This makes it one of the oldest watch manufacturer in the world with an uninterrupted history. Jaques-Barthélemy, the founder grandson realized that he was not able to handle his business alone. In order to travel overseas and sell the company's products, he needed a partner. Consequently, in 1819 François Constantin became the associate of Vacheron. The company continued its activity unde rthe name Vacheron & Constantin.