Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph for Dubail.

I had the opportunity to see this rare version ( only 30 pièces ) released, i 2009, for Dubail, a well known Parisian AD.

I must confess that when Foversta showed us this version, I was very skeptic, because of the red accents on the dial and ( chronograph ) hands.

It was in 2009.I saw it again, in 2012, and well, I was less shocked by these touches of red.

Now, I changed my mind, a bit.

I find it cool. Would I have preferred it without these red parts here and there? Yes. Would I have preferred it all black? Definitely!

Still, I find it cool, and quite dynamic. I also have to add that I always loved the Malte Chronograph, much more than the one which came after, the Patrimony.

Not too big, with its 41, 5 mm case, it has a lot of charm, I find, due to the 2 registers, a tad too centered because of the size of the movement, and its superb lugs.

It has a lot of presence on the wrist, too, even ore with this black dial.

And a big power of seduction.

Here are the photos I could take:

Best,

Nicolas

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Disagree :)

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : June 3rd, 2014-16:18

thanks for posting this beautiful watch! I disagree about the red, I think with a light brown croco strap (or burgundy color one), the red accents on the dial would look amazing!! ;) Drooling over this one! S :)

We don't disagree that much, since I confessed I changed my mind.

By: amanico : June 3rd, 2014-22:03

At the beginning, yes, I was shocked, now I find this Chrono very appealing. Not much disturbed by the Red. And yes, that is a Chrono I would love to add in my collection! ;) Best, S! Nicolas

Respectfully also disagree :)

By: ik2000 : June 3rd, 2014-17:42

I think the red accents work very well (similar to the Purists LUC Chrono!), I am definitely a fan!!

That doesn't stop me loving it. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 3rd, 2014-22:04

This Malte Chrono is a killer!

By: respo : June 4th, 2014-05:43

I believe it is in the same shop whence came a certain Prestige de la France, no? ;-) I love this version of the Malte Chrono, and honestly, if I did not already have my Overseas US Edition, with the similar color scheme and size within 1mm of each other,...

Yes. You could also consider it, since it is totally different from the Overseas. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-05:45

Ha! Always helpful with your suggestions. ;-)

By: respo : June 4th, 2014-06:09

But I need to a little more diversity within my small collection than to have both of these red and black chromos -- unless I decided to make that a theme. Hmmmm.....

Of course the Malte Chronograph for you, respo, is....

By: WHL : June 4th, 2014-09:03

The EP: Bill ...

That is a superb version. Which I consider, when I have the funds...

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-09:18

This dial is to die for, even if I would have preferred without the wording " Pt 950 " on the dial... But that doesn't annoy me too much. Best, Nicolas

great one

By: Simon S : June 18th, 2014-23:14

i love the dial

Thanks for looking, and for your answer. [nt]

By: amanico : July 7th, 2014-03:13

You got that right, Bill!

By: respo : June 4th, 2014-11:09

You know me too well. ;-) That is exactly the version I would want. Maybe someday... I have a somewhat funny story about that watch. It turns out that a friend of mine owns one, and I first saw his watch before we had ever met at an event hosted by Vacher...

something dissonant about this piece

By: Tick Talk : June 4th, 2014-14:21

Perhaps the combo of sporting dial with classic case shape; the combination seems novel in the extreme. I'm equally confused by this model... Malte US Special Edition ...

Yes, dissonant and, in consequence, disturbing.

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-14:26

The blend of sportiness and elegance... Which surprises first. But we have seen worse! Best, Nicolas.

It is a watch with character

By: foversta : June 4th, 2014-14:39

I like the idea to propose a clear alternative to the usual style for this type of watch. At least this LE brings something different. It is the reason why I like this watch. Thanks for the pics & presentation. Fx

I hear you. Which made me re view my first feelings on this watch.

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-23:48

Coolness? Best, Nicolas.

Classic yet sporty looking

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 5th, 2014-03:48

This is such a rare VC chronograph that I can't complain! I love its black dial and red accents. The only thing that didn't speak to me so much (to be honest here) is the numerals. I think indices would look cleaner? Thanks for sharing this rare bird Nico...

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