Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 2011 Reference No: 47032 Movement No: 976'929 Case No: 1'125'263 Model Name: Malte Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Material: Platinum Calibre: Manual, cal. 1226, 32 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle Dimensions: 38.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin has long been known for producing exquisite and highly complicated timepieces since the founding of the firm in 1755. Considered as one of the world’s oldest manufacturer of timepieces, Vacheron Constantin has developed a competitive advantage over others. With an archive that dates back a couple of hundred years, the firm is able to produce in-house movements inspired by the past.
Cased in platinum, the present Malte model most notably houses a perpetual calendar complication with retrograde date and leap year. A rarely-found detail, the year is indicated at 6 o'clock by apertures that can be adjusted with a corrector. Preserved in excellent condition, the watch displays all crisp and visible hallmarks.
The 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.
Ref. 47032 An attractive and well-preserved platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date and year indication, certificate of origin and presentation box
Circa 2011 38.5mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and buckle signed