Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase and Power-Reserve, a new Malte model with the famous tonneau or “barrel” shape, comes forth now! As a departure from exclusively round designs in 1912, a lot of models with the tonneau or “barrel” shape created by this Geneva-based manufacturer, have stepped into the Hall of Fame of luxury watches. The new and unique shape design represents the brand’s inimitable artistic sensitivity and inexhaustible source of inspiration.

The new Malte model comes in a generously sized case (39x49mm), as well as the original fan-shaped lugs, distinctively graphic dial design and facetted dagger-shaped hands. With all of these, Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase and Power-Reserve (really a long name…) will definitely delight the most harsh connoisseurs, as well as devotees of Vacheron Constantin collection.

Representing a perfect balance between technical and traditional watchmaking, a silvered gold dial which looks magnificently harmonious is featured in the new timepiece, protected by a glareproof cambered sapphire crystal. Five different finishes in highly skilled craftsmanship decorate the watch, with a intensive expression of sophistication and high quality. Embodying a prominent integration of technology and expertise, the moon-phase display is composed of a disc with a galvanised base and a moon face in 18-carat white gold or pink gold depending on the version. Generally speaking, the face of the new Malte watch looks silver white, with the white minute-circle, power-reserve zones and circular satin-brushed seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.

The new model’s movement is a manual-winding 1410 calibre, entirely developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva. Stemming from the finest Geneva workshops, the movement is really a pronoun for stability and reliability. The moon-phase display powered by Calibre 1410 will not require any setting for more than 100 years. Over 40-hour power reserve, 22 jewels, beating at 28,800 vph, that’s what the manual-winding 1410 calibre brings.

With water resistance to a depth of 30 metres, the new timepiece comes in a square-scale alligator-leather strap in black or chestnut brown depending on the model. Altogether, the Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase and Power-Reserve is bound to be a perfect extension of the classic Malte collection.