{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-malte-chronographe-platine-as04915","title":"Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronographe Platine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eHoly Trinity\u003c\/em\u003e of watch brands: Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFar less understood than either of its respected compatriots, Vacheron Constantin has a legacy of producing some of the very finest high horology complications in history - and some of the loveliest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSports watches came later to VC, as pressure from the new 'Sports Luxury' category introduced in the early 1970s forced the storied brand to evolve - but historically, classically styled dress pieces is where Vacheron cut their teeth - and chronographs are amongst our favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular chronograph is a contemporary offering dating to circa 2006 and is from Vacheron’s 'Historiques’ Line - and its a beauty! It's 41.5mm case is finished in Platinum and fitted with a solid platinum dial - featuring a telemetre scale, applied indices, recessed subsidiary registers, and a matching sword handset. Inside you will find Vacheron's Calibre 1141 hand-cranking movement, which can be viewed through the sapphire exhibition caseback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLimited to just 75 piece worldwide in platinum, this watch perfectly embodies Vacheron Constantin’s effortless appeal. With timeless looks - combined with extensive pedigree, this is a great opportunity to snag an excellent heirloom quality timepiece from one of the very best in the business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew manufactures can claim a lineage as long or as rich as Vacheron Constantin. Established in 1755, the manufacture soon made a reputation for the elegance of its products, producing pocket watches with complicated movements and engine-turned dials. Even today, these are marks of a manufacture’s expertise, due to the skill and precision involved in crafting them, so for Vacheron Constantin to have achieved this in the eighteenth century is quite an impressive feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis expertise carried them through the 19th century, earning gold medals at National Exhibitions and blazing trails in the area of anti-magnetic timepieces. The 20th century saw further achievements, such as the opening of its boutique on the Quai de L’Ile in Geneva, where it still resides today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEven through the Depression and the Second World War, when many watch companies were forced to band together with competitors or else face closure, the manufacture continued to thrive—as it does to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vacheron Constantin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39483877851223,"sku":"40990242","price":29950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04915_40990242_VACHERONCONSTANTIN_CHONOGRAPH_47120-000P-9216-7.jpg?v=1637009542","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/vacheron-constantin-malte-chronographe-platine-as04915","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}