Vacheron Constantin Malte
Dual Time Regulator mint condition | fresh serviced
Basic Info
Listing code : R25JG2
Brand : Vacheron Constantin
Model : Malte
Reference number : 42005/000g-8900
Movement : Automatic
Case material : White gold
Bracelet material : Calf skin
Year of production : 2000 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Very good)
Most Recent Servicing : March 2, 2026
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Hong Kong, HONGKONG
Price : HK$96,000
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Automatic
Caliber/movement : 1206
Power reserve : 65 h
Number of jewels : 31
Case
Case material : White gold
Case diameter : 39 mm
Water resistance : 3 ATM
Bezel material : White gold
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : White
Dial numerals : Roman numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Calf skin
Bracelet color : Black
Clasp : Buckle
Clasp material : White Gold
Functions
Date, GMT
Other
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With the form of a modern wristwatch yet the soul of a classical pocket watch, this Vacheron Constantin Ref. 42005G stands apart with a distinctive aesthetic and deep cultural lineage.
Its pocket watch heritage is first revealed through the caseback design. The watch features a double caseback construction: an outer solid white gold cover that opens gracefully, and beneath it, a sapphire display back that quietly unveils the movement. This configuration, known as an “officer’s case,” draws inspiration from 19th-century European officer pocket watches. It is also seen as an evolution of the hunter-case design, where gentlemen of high society would protect the crystal during hunting, riding, or military life.
In that era—when every gesture carried meaning and refinement—a gentleman would lift the cover with calm deliberation, allowing time to unfold in his palm. It was not merely about reading the time, but an expression of poise. In this Ref. 42005G, time has moved to the wrist, while the act of opening the cover becomes a ritual reserved for admiring the movement—like turning a page of the past, quietly revealing the elegance and memory of a bygone age.
This classical aesthetic continues onto the dial. The regulator-style layout, with separated indications, originates from 19th-century observatory clocks and precision pocket watches. The central hand is dedicated to minutes, while the hours and seconds are displayed on subdials at 12 and 6 o’clock respectively—each function clearly defined, without interference. The hands are sharply formed, with straight, sword-like profiles and crisp edges, reminiscent of medieval blades—composed, yet subtly assertive.
Yet the Ref. 42005G is not merely a nostalgic tribute. It incorporates modern functionality, including a discreet aperture on the left side of the dial indicating a second time zone. This allows the wearer to stay connected to another horizon of time while grounded in the present. Here, the 19th-century regulator format and the 20th-century dual-time complication coexist in harmony, creating a refined balance of function and aesthetics across centuries.
This Vacheron Constantin Ref. 42005G has been fully serviced by Nicky Sir, is in excellent working condition, and comes with a one-year in-house service warranty.
