Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date 4010U/000G-B330 White Dial
Original price was: $1,150.00.$890.00Current price is: $890.00.
For a dress-watch collector who wants real visual interest, this is the Patrimony to buy for its functioning retrograde date, clean moon phase at 6, and the balanced white opaline-style dial under a narrow polished bezel. Compared with simpler three-hand dress clones, this reference gives you a far more involved layout without losing the restrained Patrimony look. The black calfskin strap and deployant clasp keep the profile formal, while the detailed description matters here because the movement architecture and case proportions are what separate this watch from easier, less ambitious options.
The retrograde date is what changes the whole watch
The first thing that sets this 4010U/000G-B330 apart is the long upper date arc. Instead of a conventional date window, the hand sweeps across the top half of the dial from 1 to 31, giving the watch a much more animated face while preserving the calm symmetry that makes the Patrimony line work. On this example, that display sits over a white opaline-style dial with applied baton markers, fine minute dots, slim central hands, and a moon phase at 6 o’clock. The narrow polished bezel keeps the dial open and spacious, which is exactly what you want on a complication-led dress watch.
For collectors who already own simpler Calatrava-style or three-hand formal pieces, this reference adds complexity without becoming visually busy. You still get the clean Vacheron Constantin aesthetic, but with a dial layout that rewards a closer look every time you check the date.
MKS chose the hard route, and that matters here
This watch is powered by the clone Cal.2460 R31L with a functioning retrograde date module and moon phase indicator, with approximately 36 hours of power reserve. That matters because this reference is not just about printing a decorative arc on the dial. The appeal is in having the date hand advance across the scale and reset back to the start at month’s end, which is the defining behavior of the model. Among dress-watch clones, that kind of layout is significantly more ambitious than the usual time-only formula.
MKS has a strong reputation for taking on complicated dress references that many factories avoid, and this specific model benefits from that focus. If you are deciding between this and a simpler formal watch, the reason to choose this one is straightforward: it delivers a complication-led experience while keeping the restrained proportions and visual discipline that made you look at a Patrimony in the first place.
Polished steel case, large dial opening, formal wrist presence
The case is 42.5mm in 316L stainless steel and fully polished, with a 13.5mm thickness and a stated weight of 92g. Those numbers tell you this is not an ultra-thin dress watch. Instead, it offers a broader, more substantial presence that suits the large dial opening and the extra movement architecture required for the retrograde and moon phase display. The polished step bezel helps slim the visual profile from the front, while the curved lugs keep the overall look elegant rather than heavy.
That distinction is important if you are comparing it to slimmer dress pieces. This watch is for someone who wants complication and presence first, not the absolute thinnest cuff-friendly case. The upside is that the expansive dial and long retrograde scale have room to breathe, which gives the watch much of its character.
The strap and clasp keep it properly dress oriented
The watch is fitted on a black Italian calfskin strap, which suits the cool silver-white dial and polished case especially well. In the hand and on the wrist, black leather keeps the watch more formal than a brown strap would, and it reinforces the monochrome, evening-appropriate tone of the reference. The clasp is an original-style folding design, visibly finished in polished metal and shaped in the Vacheron style, so the watch keeps a refined look even when off the wrist.
That pairing works because the dial is already doing the visual talking. You do not need a more aggressive strap color or a sportier treatment here. The restraint is the point: a bright moon phase aperture, a sweeping date indication, and a polished round case, all grounded by a simple black leather strap.
Why this reference stands out in a collection
If your collection already covers basic dress watches, this 4010U/000G-B330 earns its place by offering something mechanically and visually different. The moon phase gives the lower half of the dial a soft counterpoint to the date arc above, and the combination creates one of the most distinctive non-sport layouts in modern watch design. It remains elegant, but it is not anonymous.
This is the right choice for the buyer who wants a formal watch with more to study than hours and minutes, and who appreciates that the appeal here comes from proportion, contrast, and dial choreography rather than loud finishing tricks. You are buying this model because the retrograde display, moon phase, and open Patrimony dial all work together in a way that simpler dress watches cannot match.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Vacheron Constantin |
|---|---|
| Movement | Clone Cal.2460 R31L, approximately 36 hours power reserve |
| Case Material | 316L stainless steel |
| Bezel | Polished 316L stainless steel step bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire with colorless AR coating |
| Bracelet | Black Italian calfskin strap with original-style folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 30m stated rating |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Vacheron Constantin watch
Does the retrograde date on this 4010U/000G-B330 actually function?
Yes. The clone Cal.2460 R31L includes a functioning retrograde date module, so the date hand advances across the upper arc and resets back to the start at the end of the month.
What does the moon phase layout look like on the wrist?
The moon phase sits at 6 o’clock in a recessed aperture, balancing the retrograde date arc above and giving the dial a very symmetrical, dress-focused layout.
What strap and clasp does this watch come with?
It comes on a black Italian calfskin leather strap with an original-style folding clasp in polished metal.
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