One of the foremost respected and long-lived manufacturers of traditional Swiss timepieces, Vacheron Constantin is among one of the very first. With the evolution of the industry in full swing transitioning from pocket watches to wristwatches in the early 20th century, the firm was among one of the groundbreakers for such revelation. In fact, they were one of the very first to change the traditional round-shaped aesthetic to an unusual tonneau-shaped case. With a Maltese cross featured on the logo, Vacheron Constantin introduced the Malte collection in the year 2000 to commemorate the new millennium and a new era for the heritage of the manufacturer.

Inspired from the past, it is with no doubt that Vacheron’s Malte collection were exquisite timepieces encased in a tonneau-shaped case. Among the wonderful collection of complicated timepieces, the Malte Tonneau Tourbillon is perhaps the star of the show. Released in 18K pink gold and platinum, the tourbillon wristwatch featured a beautiful slivered guilloche and sunburst dial with a power reserve indicator and a date function present. The large tourbillon escapement is secured by a cage featuring the iconic Maltese cross and is powered by the manually wound caliber 1790. Being the first reference to be introduced to the Malte collection, Vacheron Constantin continues to strive and upgrade the collection of timepieces till date.

The present Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon in 18K pink gold is very well-preserved and is an understated timepiece which played an important pivotal role for the firm’s development and integration to the new millennium. Extremely comfortable on the wrist, the downturned lugs are sculpted to perfection to fit most. It is reasonably one of the most undervalued Vacheron Constantin timepieces in recent times.