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Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Skeleton Date Automatic Men's Watch
Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Skeleton Date Automatic Men's Watch

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Skeleton Date Automatic Men's Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

This distinguished Vacheron Constantin Malte wristwatch exemplifies Swiss horological excellence

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Mens Malte 18K White Gold Watch 36×47mm Ref. 82130
Vacheron Constantin Mens Malte 18K White Gold Watch 36×47mm Ref. 82130

Vacheron Constantin Mens Malte 18K White Gold Watch 36×47mm Ref. 82130

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Great Neck, NY

This elegant timepiece by Vacheron Constantin belongs to the distinguished Malte collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vacheron Constantin Malte 42005, Silver Dial, Certified and
Vacheron Constantin Malte 42005, Silver Dial, Certified and

Vacheron Constantin Malte 42005, Silver Dial, Certified and

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #: 42005. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Silver 38

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2, Case, Certified
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2, Case, Certified

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2, Case, Certified

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon Reference #:30066/2. Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Malte Turban Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27601
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Malte Turban Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27601

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Malte Turban Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27601

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Vacheron Constantin Style Number Ref. 27601 Also Called 27601 143 J-7586

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Vacheron Constantin, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Vacheron Constantin, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Reference #:. Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon in platinum with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Classic 2047P, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Vacheron Constantin Classic 2047P, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Vacheron Constantin Classic 2047P, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #:42015. Unisex Vacheron Constantin Malte in 18k white gold on

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte Date Watch
Vacheron Constantin Malte Date Watch

Vacheron Constantin Malte Date Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A classy mens Malte Date wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin in yellow gold. Features a silver dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 35mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/000R-8816
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/000R-8816

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/000R-8816

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon crafted in rose gold. Featuring a stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Dual Time Regulator Rose Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin Malte Dual Time Regulator Rose Gold Watch

Vacheron Constantin Malte Dual Time Regulator Rose Gold Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vacheron Constantin Malte Dual Time Regulator Rose Gold Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Malte Retrograde Skeleton 47247/000P-9022
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Malte Retrograde Skeleton 47247/000P-9022

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Malte Retrograde Skeleton 47247/000P-9022

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare limited edition platinum 37mm Patrimony Malte semi-skeleton openwork gents wristwatch from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Grande Classique Wristwatch circa 2000s
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Grande Classique Wristwatch circa 2000s

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Grande Classique Wristwatch circa 2000s

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin 18k yellow gold Malte Grande Classique wristwatch, Ref. 81000/000J-8975, circa

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel Watch 49145/000A 9308
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel Watch 49145/000A 9308

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel Watch 49145/000A 9308

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Southampton, PA

This Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel 39.5mm Special Edition Watch, reference

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Malte Tonneau Chronographe Automatic Vacheron Constantin Ref. 49145A Made 2000's
Malte Tonneau Chronographe Automatic Vacheron Constantin Ref. 49145A Made 2000's

Malte Tonneau Chronographe Automatic Vacheron Constantin Ref. 49145A Made 2000's

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Malte Tonneau Chronographe, Automatic, movement No

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Malte Power Reserve Watch
Vacheron Constantin Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Malte Power Reserve Watch

Vacheron Constantin Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Malte Power Reserve Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vacheron Constantin 32mm Ladies Watch. The 18 karat yellow gold watch features power reserve

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Men Automatic Watch 42015
Vacheron Constantin Malte 18K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Men Automatic Watch 42015

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Men Automatic Watch 42015

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Vacheron Constantin Model Name: Vacheron Constantin Malte Model Number: 42015 Country/Region of

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 42005/000G-8900
Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 42005/000G-8900

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 42005/000G-8900

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Vacheron Constantin Malte Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Malte Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Openworked Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 27 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Platinum Tourbillon
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Platinum Tourbillon

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Platinum Tourbillon

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Excellent Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon in Platinum, Manual Wound movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified
Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #: 30066/2. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Platinum Silver 36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified
Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #: 30066/2. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Platinum Silver 36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified
Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

Vacheron Constantin Malte 30066/2, Silver Dial, Certified

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #: 30066/2. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Platinum Silver 36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte 47112/000P-8915, Silver Dial, Certified
Vacheron Constantin Malte 47112/000P-8915, Silver Dial, Certified

Vacheron Constantin Malte 47112/000P-8915, Silver Dial, Certified

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Reference #: 47112/000P-8915. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Platinum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2 Platinum Silver Dial
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2 Platinum Silver Dial

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/2 Platinum Silver Dial

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Surfside, FL

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon in platinum with fine silver guilloche dial on a black

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Silver

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By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Materials

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Baltimore, MD

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By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

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By Universal Genève

Located in Firenze, IT

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Vacheron Constantin for sale on 1stDibs

Iconic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin was among the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal and is the oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches continue to charm and captivate collectors near and far, and the manufacturer’s Maltese cross logo, adopted in 1877, is instantly recognizable as an emblem of luxurious design and enduring quality.

Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Jean-Marc took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and flourished as an innovator in its field.

Vacheron Constantin functioned as a family business for several decades after Jean-Marc’s death. His grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, took over the business in 1810 and promptly realized that he would need support in order to expand the company’s reach as well as oversee production. He searched for a partner who was versed in international business and who had a fondness for watches — and he found it in successful businessman François Constantin, who became his associate in 1819.

Constantin was born to a merchant in Geneva. From a young age, he traveled extensively and honed his business skills, fast becoming a venerable merchant himself. Shortly after joining Vacheron, Constantin coined the company's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible." These words continue to guide the brand to this day.

Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocative shaped designs, and its alluring timepieces are highly sought after by antique and vintage watch enthusiasts.

Widely loved models designed by Vacheron Constantin include the sporty Overseas and the Patrimony, while a number of Vacheron Constantin watches hold world records. A vintage pocket watch previously owned by King Fuad I of Egypt is one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction. Another watch — the Reference 57260 pocket watch — has 57 complications and took eight years to build. In 2022 Vacheron Constantin exhibited a selection of its rarely seen mid-century watches in its New York City flagship store. Since the 1990s, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.

Find a range of Vacheron Constantin pocket watches, wristwatches and bracelets on 1stDibs.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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Questions About Vacheron Constantin
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Vacheron Constantin watches are so expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the luxury Swiss watchmaker consistently uses high-quality materials, such as 18-karat gold, platinum, titanium, ceramics and sapphire glass, to produce its timepieces. In addition, all movements and complications are made in-house and, in some cases, can take as many as 6 to 12 months to complete. Assembling the watches requires more time and effort and exact attentiveness to detail. As a result, Vacheron Constantin only produces around 20,000 watches annually. The limited supply, compared to the great demand for the watches, increases selling prices. Shop a variety of Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch company in the world that remains in operation today. It was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Vacheron took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and was an innovator in its field. Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocatively shaped designs. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Vacheron Constantin watches.