Description

The present reference is the Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph ref. 47120/000G-9098, an elegant expression of traditional haute horlogerie that pairs the brand’s distinguished case architecture with one of the most celebrated manual-winding chronograph calibres in watchmaking history.

The watch is presented in a 41.5 mm 18k white gold case, characterized by the Malte collection’s signature flared, stepped lugs and a stepped, rounded bezel that lends considerable presence to the wrist. The stepped profile and refined proportions frame a sapphire exhibition caseback that invites admiration of the intricate movement within.

The silver dial showcases exceptional decorative craftsmanship, centered by an intricately engine-turned guilloché field. It features applied white gold Roman numerals and faceted baton hour markers, bounded by an outer tachymeter scale printed along the periphery. The classic two-register layout displays a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock and a continuous small seconds register at 9 o’clock, complemented by blued chronograph hands that provide crisp legibility against the monochromatic silvered backdrop.

Beating inside is the hand-wound Calibre 1141, an esteemed column-wheel chronograph movement derived from the historic Lemania 2310 base. Renowned for its lateral clutch architecture, sweeping bridges, and traditional high-grade finishing—including Côtes de Genève, meticulously hand-beveled chamfers, and polished screw heads—the movement demonstrates Vacheron Constantin’s dedication to classical mechanical beauty.

Completed by an alligator leather strap secured by an 18k white gold buckle modeled after the Maltese cross, the Malte Chronograph ref. 47120/000G-9098 stands as an enduring collector’s piece, celebrating classical proportions and the artistry of the hand-wound chronograph.

Vacheron Constantin – bio

The company was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, an independent watchmaker in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1770, his company created the first complication, and nine years later he designed the first engine-turned dials. … Consequently, in 1819 François Constantin became an associate of Vacheron.
It is among the The Oldest Surviving Watch-Making Brands with an uninterrupted history since 1755.