Vacheron Constantin

I've wanted the Malte Chronograph for a long time and almost bought one around 10 years ago but as usual something else came up. I was considering a 39 mm white gold Royal Oak Chronograph and as I was looking for one I came across this Malte Chrono during...  

Texture of dial is great and love the color, movement is to die for.

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Those photos of yours are what got me interested in the watch to begin with 10 plus years ago!

If I were considering a Lange chronograph or a VC one, which would you recommend? What are the strengths of each? The Lange seems to have slightly better finishing and a better pusher feel. But the Lange also seems to be much thicker.

To my eye the finishing is pretty close, Lange's movement is definitely more interesting though. The Lange's chrono function is smoother as well but it's also more of a pain in the butt to wind because of its smallish crown. The thickness between the two ... 

I was expecting the Vacheron to be thinner. I guess that's not necessarily the case! I have a feeling that anything sold ten years ago would probably be a bit of a tricky situation today! Thank you so much for the advice TonyR! And great to see your post!... 

The VC is on the bottom the Datograph is on the top. As you can see the VC and 1815 Chrono are about the same thickness. The VC actually appears to be a little thicker than the 1815 Chrono....... Then the obligatory shot of all three!....... I hope that's...  

Hmm, they might all be a bit thick for my normal tastes. Then again, I could make an exception if it's not a daily wearing piece.

Don't know if you have ever owned a Datograph (1st or 2nd gen). If not, I would suggest you try one on as for some, including myself, it does not wear as comfortably as any of the VC chronos (Les Historiques, Malte, La Traditionnelle, Corne de Vache, etc.... 

I've tried on the Datograph before and I found the strap uncomfortable and overly thick. But that movement was nothing short of amazing. I'm leaning more towards the Vacheron Constantin. It's thinner and more elegant. But something about the haptic feedba... 

that is truly the only way you can get a fair comparison. Although the Datograph is an amazing chrono with a movement architecture that is drool-worthy, I still prefer a JLC Duometre à Chronographe, a Malte chrono or Corne de Vache, or even a Patek 5070 o... 

I'm not a huge fan of chronos myself, but the VC has a very unique look, and the dial work is fantastic. Enjoy it.

Love those lugs

Are not as appealing to me because the lug size is so large. VC did a great job at making the size of these lugs on this particular model just about right.

Great pickup, Tony.

A very nice and elegant piece, well done.

It’s a great feeling when you get the watch that you have been chasing ... enjoy !

I have never owned an 1815 but have owned a 1st gen Datograph twice. I prefer the Malte for comfort AND looks. Everyone always focuses on the architecture and beauty of the Lange movement but for owners of the watch you will see the dial side 95% more oft...  

In the end you have to get very lucky but I'll still try! That is interesting point of view on the Duometre, I really like the 1st white gold version that they released in the series. I'll have to put that one on my list to own one day as well. Your right... 

I cannot recommend the Duometre line enough. If any of the Duometres had an AP, Lange, Patek, VC, etc...logo on them, they would be double the price 🤷‍♂️ Here are my 2 Duometre Chronographs (PT and WG) so you can see the differences 😉 ...  

As I mentioned before, I'm a fan of the black dial in wg but could handle the platinum version too! One of the online sellers that I've bought a few pieces from over the years had a wg one for sale at the same time that I bought the Malte Chrono I conside... 

I thought it didn't have AR coating which would be somewhat of a turn off.

Thinking about doing the same for the Malte chrono as well as it is now on an OEM blue gator. Maybe a custom tanned nubuck gator like on my Duometre Chronograph in PT or WG. Just need to decide on color and tone to match the dial and hands. Or maybe I can... 

I hope you can obtain a 5070 soon, it's also on my watchlist

Like most of the Malte collection, actually. Well done on landing this.

I agree that this reference is totally over looked. Its such a beautiful watch on the wrist.