Heritage

1983: a new elite accessory

The first mobile handsets launch. Tough bulky and heavy, they quickly become ultra-exclusive accessories for the world’s elite.

1986: everyone wants one

Now an essential tool for the world’s movers and shakers, mobile handsets grow ever more compact and pwerful as demand grows.

1990: mobiles for the masses

The fast pace of developing technology – together with more innovative, affordable designs – triggers the inevitable move to mass production.

1995: Frank Nuovo’s exceptional idea

Frank Nuovo, Nokia’s visionary chief designer, begins to develop his idea for a specialist company producing the world’d most exceptional handsets.

1997: Nokia makes Vertu a reality

In a world of mass-produced, bargain hadsets crammed with technology. Frank presents his radical plans to Nokia.

1998: Vertu – born from an obsession

Vertu team of specialists begins a programme of painstaking research and development. There are no limits. The only goal is to create a truly exceptional handset.

2001: Signature is unveiled

Hand-made from a set of unique components – each one designed and produced specifically for the project – Vertu assembles the first Signature prototype.

2002: the first elite customers

Vertu’s first elite customers receive their Signature handsets. Each one a hand-crafted masterpiece, the mobile phone has again become an exclusive object.

2003: Vertu at Harrods

The world’s most exceptional handsets go on sale in the world’s most famous store.

2004: cue Ascent

Crafted for performance, inspired by the aesthetics and rugged durability of the world’s greatest sports cars – cue Ascent.

2005: the Signature Diamond collection

Taking already unrivlled levels of beauty and craftmanship to an even higher plane, Vertu launches the Signature Diamond collection.

2006: Constellation – a star is born

Now fine craftmanship transcends borders. Constellation is launched for the world’s most demanding travellers.

from:vertu.com