Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 2007 Reference No: 47120 Movement No: 902'721 Case No: 798'131 Model Name: Malte Material: 18k white gold Calibre: Mechanical, 1141, 21 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Vacheron Constantin crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle Dimensions: 41.5 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The Malte Chronograph collection was introduced in 2004 replacing the Chronograph Historique line. The present reference 47120 was available in pink and white gold as well as a limited edition in platinum. Fitted with a larger case and a more modern design, the watch remained in the Malte collection until 2009 and is now highly sought after by collectors.
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.