Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Ref. 30145
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2006
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon, reference 30145, is a stainless steel manual-wind wristwatch. Produced in a limited series of 10 examples, this watch was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vacheron Constantin Geneva boutique, spanning 1906 to 2006.
The watch features a tourbillon escapement visible on the dial, a date display, and a power reserve indicator. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 1790, which contains 27 jewels. The case measures 37 x 53 mm and is paired with a leather strap featuring a stainless steel double deployant clasp. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The auction house reports that this example retains protective stickers on the caseback and the deployant clasp, and is presented in an unworn condition as stated by the consignor.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon watch
- Maker
- Vacheron Constantin
- Reference
- 30145
- Case Number
- 4/ 1130699
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 37 x 53 mm
- Movement Number
- 968930
- Movement Caliber
- 1790
- Limited Production
- 10 examples
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 37 x 53 mm. It is equipped with a black dial displaying applied indices and hands. The dial layout includes a tourbillon cage positioned towards the lower section, a power reserve indicator located at the 9 o'clock position, and a date subsidiary dial at the 3 o'clock position. The upper portion of the dial contains the anniversary dates 1906 and 2006 flanking the Vacheron Constantin signature and logo. The watch is secured by a leather strap fitted with a stainless steel Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the piece is in an unworn state, noting that protective stickers are still present on both the caseback and the deployant clasp of the watch.
- Visible features
- • Tourbillon cage visible at the bottom of the dial • Power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock • Date subsidiary dial at 3 o'clock • Protective film visible on the deployant clasp
- Provenance and Production
- This specific timepiece is identified as number 4 of the 10 produced in the limited series. The model was created to mark the centenary of the Vacheron Constantin boutique in Geneva, which operated from 1906 to 2006. According to the provided information, the watch was made available for purchase exclusively in the Geneva market. The documentation states that the consignor acquired two pieces of this limited edition model, and this particular example was maintained in an unworn condition. The grading system provided by the auction house rates the case, movement, and dial as "1 - As new".
- Movement and Technical Details
- The wristwatch is driven by the manual-wind Caliber 1790 movement, which consists of 27 jewels. This caliber incorporates a tourbillon mechanism, which is visible through an aperture on the front of the dial. The movement is signed, consistent with the dial and case signatures reported in the documentation. The movement is identified by the number 968930. The technical specifications include a power reserve feature and a date function, both of which are integrated into the display on the dial side of the caliber.
Identification
- Reference
- 30145
- Serial number
- 4/ 1130699
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact number of identical pieces available remains unverified outside of the seller's claim of 10 examples.
- Research required: The claim regarding the watch being 'unworn' is based on the consignor's statement provided by the auction house.