As a salute to tradition, Vacheron Constantin watchmakers chose a hand-wound mechanical movement for their Malte Collection chronograph: the legendary calibre 1141, a tried and tested design with an impeccable technical record, not least because of its fine, dependably efficient column-wheel construction.And for the Malte collection, technical brilliance is combined with exquisite designs.
Malte openworked tourbillon
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By the early years of the 20th century. Vacheron Constantin lost no time coming up with its own chronograph designs and its designs were reputed for their reliability and good looks. Vacheron Constantin forged ahead, coming out with its first two-push-piece chronographs during the nineteen thirties. This construction markedly improved performance, enabling two successive times [...]
Malte openworked tourbillon high jewelery
Known worldwide as the oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin has shown the world its classic and dependable quality through their elegant and graceful work and historical significance. The timepieces of this company were sought-after to some of the world´s greatest leaders, including Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Windsor, Harry Truman, and Pope [...]
Excellence, therefore, is the watchword at Vacheron Constantin, the founder of the spirit of technical and precious Haute Horlogerie. The Manufactory’s craftsmen and women continue to design, develop and produce exceptional timepieces in keeping with the brand’s three guiding principles: technical mastery, harmonious and inspired design, flawless and outstanding finishing.
MALTE Malte dual time
Reference: 47400/000R-9101
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The Malte Collection bears the name of the emblem of the House of Vacheron Constantin – the Maltese Cross and is one of the pillars of the brand – confirming with “force” its strengths. The watches in the Collection represent the symbiosis of contemporary design and technical horology incarnate in its powerful identity. To accomplish [...]
Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watch companies in Switzerland as it was established in 1755. It was simply called Vacheron until 1814 when a third generation Vacheron took in a partner by the name of F Constantin to invest and take over the international marketing and sales for the company. From then on [...]
Being the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation since 1755 and founder of the spirit of technical and precious Haute Horlogerie, Vacheron Constantin has been making horological history for over 250 years. From the beginning, it has concentrated on building and consolidating its tradition for technical and aesthetic excellence. This is best illustrated by [...]