Vertu : English : About Vertu : Heritage

<body bgcolor="#000000">  <table style="width: 100%;"> <tr> <td style="width: 100%;"> <center> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; order: 1px solid white; width: 100%;""> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top;"> <div id="flashcontent"> <table cellspacing="15" style="width: 100%; order: 1px solid grey;"> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%;"> <strong><?php echo Vertu : English : About Vertu : Heritage; ?></strong> <br><hr><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="nav" tyle="border: 1px solid grey;"> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/about-vertu/">About Vertu</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/about-vertu/obsessive-craftsmanship/">Obsessive Craftsmanship</a></li> <ul> <li>Obsessive craftsmanship</li> <li>Jewelled bearings</li> <li>Sapphire crystal</li> <li>Finest leather</li> <li>Innovative materials</li> <li>Excellent acoustics</li> <li>The perfect click</li> <li>Precious materials</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/about-vertu/made-in-england/">Made in England</a></li> <ul> <li>Made in England</li> <li>The custom-built workshop</li> <li>Research and Development</li> <li>Hand-built by experts</li> <li>The exclusive results</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/about-vertu/heritage/">Heritage</a></li> <ul> <li>1983: a new elite accessory</li> <li>1986: everyone wants one</li> <li>1990: mobiles for the masses</li> <li>1995: Frank Nuovo's exceptional idea</li> <li>1997: Nokia makes Vertu a reality</li> <li>1998: Vertu - born from an obsession</li> <li>2001: Signature is unveiled</li> <li>2002: the first elite customers</li> <li>2003: Vertu at Harrods</li> <li>2004: cue Ascent</li> <li>2005: the Signature Diamond collection</li> <li>2006: Constellation - a star is born</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/about-vertu/vertu-concierge/">Vertu Concierge</a></li> <ul> <li>Vertu Concierge</li> <li>The exceptional gift</li> <li>The perfect itinerary</li> <li>The deadline</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/">Collections</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/">Constellation</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/explore/">Explore</a></li> <ul> <li>Flawless leather</li> <li>Ceramic keypad</li> <li>Locking device</li> <li>spare</li> <li>Rotate</li> <li>Zoom</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/range/">Range</a></li> <ul> <li>Polished Stainless Steel black leather</li> <li>Yellow Gold black leather</li> <li>Yellow Gold dark brown leather</li> <li>Rose Gold black leather</li> <li>Satin Stainless Steel black leather</li> <li>Satin Stainless Steel dark brown leather</li> <li>Satin Stainless Steel tan leather</li> <li>Polished Stainless Steel pink leather</li> <li>Satin Stainless Steel burgundy leather</li> <li>Mixed Metals black leather</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/monogram/">Monogram</a></li> <ul> <li>Red</li> <li>Pewter</li> <li>Green</li> <li>Cerise</li> <li>Sky Blue</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/features/">Features</a></li> <ul> <li>GRPS-enabled functions</li> <li>The ultimate international handset</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/constellation/specification/">Specification</a></li> <ul> <li>Models</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Display and keyboard</li> <li>Connectivity</li> <li>Features</li> <li>Language support</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/">Ascent Ti</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/explore/">Explore</a></li> <ul> <li>Titanium</li> <li>Sapphire Crystal</li> <li>Ceramic Pillow</li> <li>Vertu Fortress</li> <li>Vertu Concierge</li> <li>Floodlit Keypad</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/range/">Range</a></li> <ul> <li>Black</li> <li>Brown</li> <li>Red</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/the-tests/">The Tests</a></li> <ul> <li>Torque</li> <li>Screen Impact</li> <li>Controlled Free Fall</li> <li>Resistance - Heat</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/specification/">Specification</a></li> <ul> <li>Models</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Display and keyboard</li> <li>Connectivity</li> <li>Features</li> <li>Language support</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent-ti/inside-ti/">Inside Ti</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent/">Ascent</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent/explore/">Explore</a></li> <ul> <li>Chassis</li> <li>Speaker</li> <li>Leather</li> <li>spare</li> <li>Rotate</li> <li>Zoom</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent/range/">Range</a></li> <ul> <li>Black</li> <li>Orange</li> <li>Solid Red</li> <li>Brown</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/ascent/specification/">Specification</a></li> <ul> <li>Models</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Display and keyboard</li> <li>Connectivity</li> <li>Features</li> <li>Language support</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature/">Signature</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature/explore/">Explore</a></li> <ul> <li>Ceramic earpiece</li> <li>Backplate</li> <li>Certified materials</li> <li>spare</li> <li>Rotate</li> <li>Zoom</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature/range/">Range</a></li> <ul> <li>Duo Stainless Steel</li> <li>18 Carat Yellow Gold</li> <li>Stainless Steel</li> <li>18 Carat White Gold</li> <li>Stainless Steel Reflective</li> <li>Stainless Steel with Yellow Metal Keys</li> <li>Stainless Steel with yellow metal bezel</li> <li>Stainless Steel with red metal bezel</li> <li>Stainless Steel with yellow metal details</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature/specification/">Specification</a></li> <ul> <li>Models</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Display and keypad</li> <li>Connectivity</li> <li>Features</li> <li>Language support</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature-diamonds/">Signature Diamonds</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature-diamonds/explore/">Explore</a></li> <ul> <li>Discover the range A</li> <li>Discover Signature White Diamonds</li> <li>Discover Signature Coloured Diamonds</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature-diamonds/white-diamonds/">White Diamonds</a></li> <ul> <li>White gold full pavé with baguette keys</li> <li>White gold full pavé</li> <li>Yellow gold full pavé with baguette keys</li> <li>Yellow gold full pavé</li> <li>Platinum Solitaire</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature-diamonds/coloured-diamonds/">Coloured Diamonds</a></li> <ul> <li>Signature Rose Gold Pink Sapphires</li> <li>Signature Rose Gold Pink Diamonds</li> <li>Signature Yellow Diamonds</li> <li>Signature Black & White Diamonds</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/signature-diamonds/specification/">Specification</a></li> <ul> <li>Models</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Display and keypad</li> <li>Connectivity</li> <li>Features</li> <li>Language support</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/limited-editions/">Limited Editions</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/limited-editions/racetrack-legends/">Racetrack Legends</a></li> <ul> <li>Collection</li> <li>Explore</li> <li>The Racetracks</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/limited-editions/ferrari-1947/">Ferrari 1947</a></li> <ul> <li>Collection</li> <li>Explore</li> <li>The Racetracks</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/special-editions/">Special Editions</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/collections/special-editions/summer-colours/">Summer Colours</a></li> <ul> <li>Launch Summer Colours</li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/">Accessories</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/ascent-ti/">Ascent Ti</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/ascent-ti/leather/">Leather</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/ascent/">Ascent</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/ascent/leather/">Leather</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/ascent/technical/">Technical</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/constellation/">Constellation</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/constellation/leather/">Leather</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/constellation/technical/">Technical</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/signature/">Signature</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/signature/leather/">Leather</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/accessories/signature/technical/">Technical</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/where-to-buy/">Where to Buy</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/">For Owners</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/user-guides-and-setup/">User Guides & Setup</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/register-your-vertu/">Register your Vertu</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/use-your-vertu/">Use your Vertu</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/use-your-vertu/ascent/">Ascent</a></li> <ul> <li>Adding a contact</li> <li>Adding a diary event</li> <li>Changing the handset language</li> <li>Enabling Bluetooth</li> <li>Setting the alarm</li> <li>Setting the time & date</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/use-your-vertu/constellation/">Constellation</a></li> <ul> <li>Adding a contact</li> <li>Adding a diary event</li> <li>Changing the handset language</li> <li>Inserting the SIM card</li> <li>Enabling Bluetooth</li> <li>Setting the alarm</li> <li>Setting the time & date</li> <li>Worldmate: Clocks</li> <li>Worldmate: Currency</li> <li>Worldmate: Flight status</li> <li>Worldmate: Weather</li> <li>Worldmate: World map</li> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/use-your-vertu/signature/">Signature</a></li> <ul> <li>Adding a contact</li> <li>Adding a diary event</li> <li>Changing the handset language</li> <li>Setting the alarm</li> <li>Setting the time & date</li> </ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/frequently-asked-questions/">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li> <ul> </ul> <li><a href="/sitemap/en/for-owners/vertu-fortress/">Vertu Fortress</a></li> <ul> </ul> </ul> </ul> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top; width: 70%;"> 1983: a new elite accessory<br /> <br /> The first mobile handsets launch. Though bulky and heavy, they quickly become ultra-exclusive accessories for the world's elite.<br /> <br /> 1986: everyone wants one<br /> <br /> Now an essential tool for the world’s movers and shakers, mobile handsets grow ever more compact and powerful as demand grows.<br /> <br /> 1990: mobiles for the masses<br /> <br /> The fast pace of developing technology – together with more innovative, affordable designs – triggers the inevitable move to mass production.<br /> <br /> 1995: Frank Nuovo's exceptional idea<br /> <br /> Frank Nuovo, Nokia's visionary chief designer, begins to develop his idea for a specialist company producing the world's most exceptional handsets.<br /> <br /> 1997: Nokia makes Vertu a reality<br /> <br /> In a world of mass-produced, bargain handsets crammed with technology, Frank presents his radical plans to Nokia.<br /> <br /> 1998: Vertu - born from an obsession<br /> <br /> Vertu's 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.<br /> <br /> 2001: Signature is unveiled<br /> <br /> Hand-made from a set of unique components – each one designed and produced specifically for the project – Vertu assembles the first Signature prototype.<br /> <br /> 2002: the first elite customers<br /> <br /> Vertu's first elite customers receive their Signature handsets. Each one a hand-crafted masterpiece, the mobile phone has again become an exclusive object.<br /> <br /> 2003: Vertu at Harrods<br /> <br /> The world's most exceptional handsets go on sale in the world's most famous store.<br /> <br /> 2004: cue Ascent<br /> <br /> Crafted for performance, inspired by the aesthetics and rugged durability of the world's greatest sports cars – cue Ascent.<br /> <br /> 2005: the Signature Diamond collection<br /> <br /> Taking already unrivalled levels of beauty and craftsmanship to an even higher plane, Vertu launches the Signature Diamond collection.<br /> <br /> 2006: Constellation - a star is born<br /> <br /> Now fine craftsmanship transcends borders. Constellation is launched for the world's most demanding travellers.<br /> <br /> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </td> </tr> </table>  </body>