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Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Ref. 30145

Partially verified

This Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon, reference 30145, is a stainless steel manual-wind wristwatch. Produced in a limited series of 10 examples, this watch was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vacheron Constantin Geneva boutique, spanning 1906 to 2006. The watch features a tourbillon escapement visible on the dial, a date display, and a power reserve indicator. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 1790, which contains 27 jewels. The case measures 37 x 53 mm and is paired with a leather strap featuring a stainless steel double deployant clasp. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The auction house reports that this example retains protective stickers on the caseback and the deployant clasp, and is presented in an unworn condition as stated by the consignor.

Front view of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon showing the tourbillon cage, power reserve, and date display.
Front view of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon showing the tourbillon cage, power reserve, and date display. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Tourbillon wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
30145
Catalogue / lot identifier
116
Source-reported date
2006
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
4/ 1130699

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

The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 37 x 53 mm. It is equipped with a black dial displaying applied indices and hands. The dial layout includes a tourbillon cage positioned towards the lower section, a power reserve indicator located at the 9 o'clock position, and a date subsidiary dial at the 3 o'clock position. The upper portion of the dial contains the anniversary dates 1906 and 2006 flanking the Vacheron Constantin signature and logo.

The watch is secured by a leather strap fitted with a stainless steel Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the piece is in an unworn state, noting that protective stickers are still present on both the caseback and the deployant clasp of the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “37 x 53 mm”
  • “It was made in a limited series of only 10 pieces”
  • “The consignor loved this model so much that he purchased 2 at the same time and decided to keep this example unworn as it still has its protective stickers on the caseback and on the deployant clasp.”

Movement and Technical Details

The wristwatch is driven by the manual-wind Caliber 1790 movement, which consists of 27 jewels. This caliber incorporates a tourbillon mechanism, which is visible through an aperture on the front of the dial. The movement is signed, consistent with the dial and case signatures reported in the documentation.

The movement is identified by the number 968930. The technical specifications include a power reserve feature and a date function, both of which are integrated into the display on the dial side of the caliber.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wind”
  • “Caliber 1790, 27 jewels”
  • “Movement No. 968930”

Provenance and Production

This specific timepiece is identified as number 4 of the 10 produced in the limited series. The model was created to mark the centenary of the Vacheron Constantin boutique in Geneva, which operated from 1906 to 2006. According to the provided information, the watch was made available for purchase exclusively in the Geneva market.

The documentation states that the consignor acquired two pieces of this limited edition model, and this particular example was maintained in an unworn condition. The grading system provided by the auction house rates the case, movement, and dial as "1 - As new".

Evidence for this section
  • “MADE IN 10 EXAMPLES”
  • “This tourbillon in stainless steel was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Geneva boutique (1906-2006).”
  • “available exclusively in Geneva.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific functionality and frequency of the Caliber 1790 tourbillon mechanism?
  • Are there any variations in the dial layout or finishing between the 10 pieces produced for the Geneva boutique?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Ref. 30145
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVacheron Constantin“VACHERON CONSTANTIN”
Reference30145“REF. 30145”
Limited Production10 examples“MADE IN 10 EXAMPLES”
Case MaterialStainless steel“stainless steel”
Movement Caliber1790“Caliber 1790, 27 jewels”
Case Dimensions37 x 53 mm“37 x 53 mm”
Case Number4/ 1130699“Case No. 4/ 1130699”
Movement Number968930“Movement No. 968930”

Visible details

  • Tourbillon cage visible at the bottom of the dial
  • Power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock
  • Date subsidiary dial at 3 o'clock
  • Protective film visible on the deployant clasp

Research qualifications

  • The exact number of identical pieces available remains unverified outside of the seller's claim of 10 examples.
  • The claim regarding the watch being 'unworn' is based on the consignor's statement provided by the auction house.

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

Consulted source

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 30145, MALTE TOURBILLON NO. 04, MADE IN 10 EXAMPLES, STEEL

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record eacc62d311

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