850Σ︎
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 30066/2
Malte Tourbillon Openworked
A very fine and elegant platinum tonneau-shaped skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch with date, power reserve indication, engraved movement and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Very attractive skeletonization, housing their Maltese cross tourbillon
- Iconic tonneau-shaped platinum case
Introduced in 2000 to mark the new millennium, Vacheron Constantin’s Malte collection opened a refined new chapter in the maison’s storied heritage. Among its creations, the Malte Tourbillon stands out as a particularly eloquent expression of that evolution, and the present reference 30066/2 in platinum is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the model’s rarest and most visually compelling execution.
Its distinctive tonneau-shaped case immediately asserts the watch’s character. Within this gracefully proportioned frame, the fully skeletonized dial and movement reveal themselves with remarkable openness. Far rarer than the more common guilloché sunburst versions, this edition lays bare the intricate architecture of the calibre through refined hand engraving, allowing light and shadow to play across delicately openworked bridges and plates.
At the heart of the composition sits a large, captivating tourbillon cage. Generously proportioned and prominently displayed, it carries the Maltese cross as both technical signature and aesthetic focal point. The open design of the surrounding skeleton movement frames the rotating carriage with an almost ethereal lightness, transforming the tourbillon into a living, kinetic sculpture. Practical complications such as a date aperture and power-reserve indicator complete the technical offering without ever competing with the pure visual theatre of the large cage and the airy openness of the movement.
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.