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Malte is good...

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 18th, 2013-08:28
Well, I knew that if I talked about whiskey you would read this thread smile

I visited one of the brand's boutique not long ago and, as I was coming for Patrimony models, I decided to be curious and try the Malte.

First, I could try the Tourbillon version and a bit later the 3 hands presented last year (I think).

Let me tell you I'm not easily convinced by square cases or watch with a very particular shape. Hence, the new Malte case (hexagonal) wasn't something I would have even tried a year ago.

However, after putting it on, there are aesthetical elements I really enjoyed and, frankly and, if I was to acquire a dressy 3 hands watch, it could really be this one (if only its unique flaw wasn't this plain caseback :/).

The case and particularly the sides are what attract me most: it looks like a lump of chocolate. It could be classified in the "square watches" familly but it is trully very smooth and beautifully polished.

The front side is great too: its hands (half polished - half grained as on many other models), the dial's texture (sand blasted silver), everything is very well finished.

Some of you know that I tried the Richard Lange in RG not long ago and that it's really a watch I like but this one is equally appealing to me, as regard of the whole case+bezel+dial parts.

A watch that deserves trying on if you come by it one day.



- The 3 hands Malte

47.6 x 36.7 x 9.1 mm, manual winding, 4400 caliber
































- The Tourbillon

48.2 x 38 x 12.7 mm, manual winding, 2795 caliber.
(sorry for crappy pics)















I love this case and I wish you go and have a try!

Cheers,

Mark

Well, Mark

 
 By: respo : March 18th, 2013-09:12

...this watch has just grown on me more and more since it was first launched.  I already have a VC with the cal. 4400 in it, so I removed the Malte from the running for the time being simply because I do not wish to duplicate movements in my small collection -- and for no other reason.  There are too many VC/V&C calibers I wish to collect. That said, I have come dangerously close to breaking my own rule with respect to this watch, especially after seeing and trying on the 100th Anniversary version (two-hand v. three-hand).


 



This would make a nice pair, no?  ;-)
 

But as you said, the Malte Small Seconds is a lovely three-hand watch. And lucky you to get to try on the Malte Tourbillon.  That one is a dream.

 

Thanks for reminding me how much I like these new Maltes.  It looks terrific on your wrist, by the way. 

Best

respo

We have similar feelings there...

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 18th, 2013-11:21
Hi Respo,

I am too encline to have one different caliber for each watch and, if I can, a different brand for each watch.

But, like people say in France "rules are made to be broken", and I must admit I've been tempted more than once.

Indeed this 100th Malte is beautiful. I couldn't see it in the flesh but since I saw the RG version and since I like Roman numerals a lot, I imagine how it must be like to wear it.

Waiting to be sure is mandatory. But it may lead also to cross the line and go for it if we are sure.

Thanks for your input Respo, I see you're still in love with VC and I also have other VCs I really appreciate (as your 1955 wink )

Cheers,

Mark

Hi Mark....

 
 By: WHL : March 18th, 2013-10:38
thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new Malte watches from VC. I think a lot of people need to try on tonneau cased watches to see how nice they can be on the wrist. They are meant to be worn, not sit in the box or showcase.

If you had x-ray vision this is what you'd see through the case back:





Bill

Tonneau cases

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 18th, 2013-11:24
Hey Bill,

Yes, these tonneau shaped watches really deserve to be more appreciated. A question of "fad cycles" I guess and, as always, what is different from the average (round cases) is more difficult to come to.

Thanks for the picture, I found your original presentation post on Pp wink

Cheers,

Mark