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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 47712/1
Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
A fine and elegant platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication and hinged caseback
- Estimate
- HK$230,000 - 430,000€27,600 - 51,600$29,500 - 55,100
HK$330,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Reference No
- 47712/1
- Movement No
- 902‘677
- Case No
- 779’153
- Model Name
- Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, Cal. 1141, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 39mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin’s Malte collection features highly wearable and collectable timepieces meticulously crafted by hand, which blends elegant lines with technical expertise. The Malte Perpetual calendar chronograph in particular was launched in 2000, and it is one of the crown jewels of the collection.
Inside the Art Deco style platinum stepped case with large flared stepped lugs, reminiscent of historical Vacheron Constantin watches from the 1950s like the reference 4717, the watch is fitted with the manual caliber 1141, based on a Lemania ébauche that also powers the chronographs from Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques series. To the wearer’s delight, once the hinged case back is opened, the movement is visible through the revealed sapphire display.
In terms of the dial, the exquisitely engraved moon phase disc at the 6 o’clock would not fail to charm the spectator. It accentuates the elegant design of the dial, matching harmoniously with the applied hour markers and sward hands. Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is well executed and fits comfortably on the wrist, making it a sophisticated and versatile wristwatch for everyday wear.
Inside the Art Deco style platinum stepped case with large flared stepped lugs, reminiscent of historical Vacheron Constantin watches from the 1950s like the reference 4717, the watch is fitted with the manual caliber 1141, based on a Lemania ébauche that also powers the chronographs from Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques series. To the wearer’s delight, once the hinged case back is opened, the movement is visible through the revealed sapphire display.
In terms of the dial, the exquisitely engraved moon phase disc at the 6 o’clock would not fail to charm the spectator. It accentuates the elegant design of the dial, matching harmoniously with the applied hour markers and sward hands. Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is well executed and fits comfortably on the wrist, making it a sophisticated and versatile wristwatch for everyday wear.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.
Browse MakerKey vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.