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Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph for Dubail.

 
 By: amanico : June 3rd, 2014-14:07
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

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!! wink

Drooling over this one!
S
smile

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!

wink

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
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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, I would be hunting that special Malte Chronograph. The movement in the Malte, however, is not to be outdone. 




Thanks fro sharing some photos of a wonderful Vacheron Constantin that we do not often get to see.

Best,

respo

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

 
 By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-05:45
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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
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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 Vacheron Constantin North America a few years ago.  I saw the EP Malte Chronograph from halfway across the crowded room.  I recognized the watch instantly and had no idea on whose wrist it was. But I made a bee line across the room to introduce myself to the watch..errrr... gentleman wearing it.  I guess if I had not an idea by then how much of a problem I have, I recognized it in that moment.  ;-)   It is a stunning watch, and it never fails to make my heart skip a beat whenever I see it. 

Best,

respo 

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

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 Nicolas! You always have photos of these rare watches! smile

Cheers
robin

I don't know, maybe without these numerals, the dial would look a bit too empty?

 
 By: amanico : June 7th, 2014-14:02

Thanks for your feedback, my friend!

Best,

Nicolas.

I want one

 
 By: mark1958a : August 30th, 2014-13:11
Wow. this is gorgeous. I am considering an overseas chrono but if these were available-- i might change my mind.

I understand you! Thanks for looking, Mark. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 30th, 2014-13:55
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