Wristwatch · Retrograde date wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin Malte Retrograde Date, Ref. 47245

Partially verified

This Vacheron Constantin Malte Retrograde Date, reference 47245, is an 18K pink gold self-winding wristwatch. The timepiece features an ivory-colored dial with applied pink gold Roman numerals, a retrograde date sector positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, and a subsidiary dial for days of the week at the 6 o'clock position. The case is constructed as a two-body, polished entity with fluted, overhanging straight lugs and a transparent case back secured by four screws. The movement is the rhodium-plated Caliber 1126/1, featuring a 21K gold rotor segment and a straight-line lever escapement. The watch includes a date-adjustment button located at the 10 o'clock position on the case side. It was sold in 2001.

Front view of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Retrograde Date, Ref. 47245, showing the ivory dial with retrograde date and day subsidiary dial. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Wristwatch · Retrograde date wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Vacheron Constantin
Reference: 47245
Catalogue / lot identifier: 591
Source-reported date: 2001
Source-reported place: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: 710586

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The Malte Retrograde Date is housed in an 18K pink gold, two-body polished case measuring 37 mm in diameter. The design is characterized by large, fluted overhanging lugs that attach to the strap. A dedicated button for the retrograde date adjustment is set into the side of the case at the 10 o'clock position. The case incorporates sapphire crystals on both the front and the back, with the latter secured by four screws, allowing visibility into the internal mechanism.

The ivory-colored dial is appointed with applied pink gold radial Roman numerals. Horological indications are laid out with a retrograde date sector spanning the upper dial at the 12 o'clock position and a subsidiary day-of-the-week dial located at 6 o'clock. The time is indicated by pink gold baton-style hands.

Evidence for this section

“C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, large and fluted overhanging straight lugs, button at 10 for advancing the date”
“D. Ivory color with applied pink gold radial Roman numerals, at 12 the sector for the retrograde date, at 6 a subsidiary dial for the days of the week.”

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1126/1. This automatic movement is rhodium-plated and finished with fausses cotes decoration. The construction comprises 36 jewels and features a straight-line lever escapement. The balance system is monometallic, adjusted for isochronism, heat, and cold across five positions.

The regulation is maintained by a self-compensating flat balance spring and a shock absorber system. Power is generated via a 21K gold rotor segment incorporated into the automatic winding assembly.

Evidence for this section

“M. Cal.1126/1, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions”
“21K gold rotor segment.”

Condition and Provenance

The watch was sold on the 27th of an unspecified month in 2001. The case is finished with an 18K pink gold buckle.

The dial and hands are categorized as being in 'As new' condition.

Evidence for this section

“Accompanied by a box, guarantee, booklet and cloth.”
“Case: 2-8 Very good Slightly scratched Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Open research questions

What is the specific month of sale in 2001 for this reference?
How does the Caliber 1126/1 retrograde mechanism interact with the automatic winding system?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin Malte Retrograde Date, Ref. 47245
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Sold Date	2001	“Sold on 27th, 2001.”
Movement	Cal. 1126/1	“M. Cal.1126/1, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels”
Case Material	18K pink gold	“18K pink gold”
Case Diameter	37 mm	“Diam. 37 mm.”

Visible details

Ivory dial features applied pink gold Roman numerals
Case sides incorporate a corrector button at 10 o'clock
Large, distinctively fluted and overhanging lugs
Transparent case back reveals internal movement components

Research qualifications

The auction condition report suggests an overhaul is recommended
General wear is noted as slightly scratched on the case

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 47245 Malte Retrograde Date Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 847865, case No. 710586, Ref. 47245. Sold on 27th, 2001. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with retrograde date, days of the week indication and an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a box, guarantee, booklet and cloth.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 35bab10c47

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