Vacheron Constantin redesigns the Malte Collection - Interwatches.com News

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the first Malte models, Vacheron Constantin has presented at the SIHH 2012 four new models to the collection with an updated shaped redesign. 

Vacheron Constantin launched the first tonneau or barrel-shaped cases in 1912. From the earliest days, the shape became associated with high style, and with the finest horological complications. In modern times, the Malte collection made its debut in 2000. At SIHH 2012, Vacheron Constantin introduced four newly redesigned Malte models, three of which are powered by movements that have earned the new Geneva Hallmark. 

The new four designs are the Malte Tourbillon, the largest piece in the collections; the Malte Small Seconds, presented in a slightly smaller case as the Tourbillon; the Malte 100th Anniversary Edition, a limited editions piece with “exploding” Roman numerals; and the Malte Small Model, a fine timepiece in 18K pink gold with a diamond-set bezel. 

The Malte 100th Anniversary Edition is scheduled to be launched in September; the Malte Tourbillon and the Malte Small Seconds are scheduled to be launched in November; and the launched date for the Malte Small Model is yet to be determined.