Vacheron Constantin

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Vacheron Constantin had the honour and privilege, at the request of the Vatican, to organise an exceptional concert of classical music attended by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.Over 7,000 guests, including personalities of world renown, were present in the Paul VI Audience Hall for the concert and the award ceremony to honour Cornelio Sommaruga, Swiss humanitarian, diplomat and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1987 to 1999.It was on December 10th, 1948, that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.To commemorate this historic event, Vacheron Constantin – the world's oldest watchmaking manufacture without interruption since 1755, represented by CEO Juan-Carlos Torres – had the unique honour and privilege to organise for and at the Vatican an exceptional classical concert in the presence of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Also in attendance were Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, Dr. Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Organisation, Mr. Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, and HRH The Grand Duke of Luxembourg.