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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 30066/2
Malte Tourbillon Skeleton
A rare and compelling platinum tonneau-shaped tourbillon wristwatch with skeletonized dial, power reserve, date, blank guarantee card, and box
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Reference No
- 30066/2
- Movement No
- 996’019
- Case No
- 817’844
- Model Name
- Malte Tourbillon Skeleton
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1790Q, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by blank Vacheron Constantin guarantee card, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2000, Vacheron Constantin introduced the Malte collection to mark the new millennium and symbolize a new chapter in the brand's heritage. Among the collection, the Malte Tourbillon stands out as a remarkable timepiece. The present example ref. 30066/2 crafted in noble platinum is exceptionally well-preserved and played a pivotal role in the brand's evolution and adaptation to the new millennium.
Though most were made with a guilloché sunburst silvered dial and exposed tourbillon, rare examples, such as the present watch, featured a fully skeletonized dial and movement, finely hand-engraved. The watch furthermore incorporates a date display and power reserve indicator for practicality. However, the highlight of the watch is undoubtedly the large and mesmerizing tourbillon, showcasing the iconic Maltese cross, surrounded by the delicate and elegant hand skeletonization.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, this Malte Skeleton Tourbillon also comes with a blank guarantee card and presentation box.
Though most were made with a guilloché sunburst silvered dial and exposed tourbillon, rare examples, such as the present watch, featured a fully skeletonized dial and movement, finely hand-engraved. The watch furthermore incorporates a date display and power reserve indicator for practicality. However, the highlight of the watch is undoubtedly the large and mesmerizing tourbillon, showcasing the iconic Maltese cross, surrounded by the delicate and elegant hand skeletonization.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, this Malte Skeleton Tourbillon also comes with a blank guarantee card and presentation box.
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.