In 1912, a period of innovation and progress, Vacheron Constantin made the decision to create a break in the round case for watches and grew to become one of the first watch producers to create the tonneau case. It grew to become a way emblem the moment it made an appearance, attractive to men in addition to the feminine gender. Throughout a lifetime it might play location of some of the most impressive the watch-making industry complications, particularly within the Malte collection. The Malte collection comprises only watches within this iconic shape. Today it adds another chapter to the century in history with new masterpieces for ladies. Curvaceous and poised, it is really an ideal celebration of feminine sophistication. It’s neat and refined lines, modest in spirit, exude sensuality inside a display of diamonds.
Three models outfitted in pink or white gold signal their pedigree by focusing around the essential attribute: the appreciation of your time, a loyal companion during the day along with a reliable confidante during the night. During these models, the diamonds that highlight the curves of the case frame a paved tonneau of diamonds within the center of the brushed silver-well developed dial. Applied gold Roman numbers and also the hands for the minutes and also the hours radiate feminine charm inside a discreet yet completely modern style.
This 18K white gold watch includes a superbly curved case that causes it to be obvious it's no re-labored men’s model. The Malte Lady starts having a superbly rounded 28.30mm x 38.75mm tonneau case, made to hug a woman’s wrist. Just 7.28mm thick, it is fantastic for both sliding within blouse, in addition to taking center stage on the more outfitted-up evening. The bezel is placed having a row of fifty round-cut diamonds, as the center of the silvered, sand-blasted dial is paved having a further 142 round-cut diamonds.
The dial features two applied Roman numeral hour-markers at 12 and 6 o’clock, as the relaxation of the hours are shown by baton-formed markers. Operated by a Caliber 1202 quartz movement, this model’s functions include hours and minutes. The truth that this watch includes a quartz movement is possibly the only real mark against it, particularly since Vacheron Constantin equips a number of its most breathtaking women’s masterpieces with mechanical movements (once we saw within the Métiers d’Art Florilège collection).
However, because of the Malte Lady’s slim proportions, the watchmaker’s option is understandable. It's also worth observing this watch comes with the additional benefit to be water-resistant, examined in a pressure of 3 bar (around 30 meters). The Vacheron Constantin Malte Lady Diamond-Paved Center is finished with a gray sewn-tip satin bracelet by having an ardillon buckle the same shape as one half Maltese mix, set with 21 round-cut diamonds. It sells for $33,600.
For 2012 we obtain one having a lovely blue dial - making a pleasant contrast with either the steel or rose gold case in quite the regal manner. Blue called steel sport watches are often observed, however they aren't bad searching whatsoever. Personally nowhere color Vacheron Constantin uses is vibrant and cheerful, with no cheesy electric vibes. The Overseas models always intrigued me just like a strange purebred cat that did not always possess a need to appear in character, however, you appreciate them nevertheless. Using its rather strong anti-magnetic case qualities and curious "150 meters" of water resistance combined inside a thick steel case, however it comes with all those Maltese Mix elements and historic Vacheron Constantin title around the dial.
The bracelet is made to seem like Maltese Mix logos stacked on the top of each other. A minimum of someone had the knowledge to not incorporate a tachymeter scale around the dial. Screw-lower pushers for that chronograph would be the last hint the Overseas has simply no desire to appear towards the same parties as Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection pieces.
The 42mm wide case is offered wide lugs to have an ample wrist stance. The dimension seamless comfort and wears bigger than say a conventional Audemars Piguet Royal Oak or Patek Philippe Nautilus. The bezel using its polished Maltese Mix-like design will either suit your needs draw attention away from you. The case is really very nicely made. Good detailing having a lot of wonderful beveling and finishing. It is not just attractive but around the wrist it's comfortable.
The dial of the Overseas Chronograph along with other Overseas models is straightforward in comparison towards the design of the case. It is not bad, however it does not excite me on the chemical level. Simultaneously the dial is extremely effective and quite legible. There's just as much Omega Speedmaster DNA within this dial as there's almost 300 many years of watch making history.
Inside of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph with Blue Dial may be the caliber 1137 automatic chronograph movement that is a base Frederic Piguet. That is not an in-house made movement, which for many people defeats the objective of obtaining a Vacheron Constantin within the first place. F. Piguet is nevertheless the high-end movement making division (also known as Blancpain Manufacture) of the Swatch Group.
Let alone the Richemont Group is the owner of Vacheron Constantin, but F. Piguet movements are pretty nice absolutely nothing to complain about. This is among just one or two presently made Vacheron watches using the caliber 1137 movement within it.
