www.worldwatchweb.com- Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture, has created a limited edition timepiece to celebrate Venezuela’s 200th independence anniversary. Production will be limited to 19 pieces: ten in rose gold and nine in platinum. The back of the watch bears an engraving, which includes the number 19 representing the day in which Venezuela declares its independence, April 19th, 1810.

Venezuela’s war for independence (1811-1823) was the first in Latin America’s independence movement under the leadership of South American General, Simón Bolívar. It was part of a series of related emancipation movements throughout Latin America. The Venezuelan war was integral to other South American wars of independence as military and political collaboration among countries was common. It is in 1811 that the first paper bill is issued bearing a seal with the number “19” in the center, representing the signing of the independence in April 19, 1810.

Vacheron Constantin has a long history in South America. Already in 1835 the Maison sets up a business in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The brand’s archives also indicate the first sales to Argentina around 1880. The bonds between Vacheron Constantin and Venezuela will tighten early 20th century, it is in 1922 that the Minister of the United States of Venezuela in Bern and delegate to the United Nations in Geneva asked Charles Constantin to become Venezuela’s vice-counsul in Geneva. A position that Charles Constantin accepted with pleasure.

Source: Vacheron Constantin

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