Important Watches
Important Watches
Vacheron Constantin
Reference 43040 Jump Hour | A yellow gold jumping hour wristwatch, Circa 1994
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 1120/2 automatic, 38 jewels
Movement number: 798'156
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 653'337
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin hang tag
The aesthetics of the reference 43040 is truly an incomparable masterpiece by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a jump hour complication, the watch displays time through a jumping hour aperture with a minute indicator that revolves around the dial. The present model draws inspiration from previous Art Deco models, infusing it with a retro and sentimental style that is accentuated by its stepped bezel and straight lugs.
The arrangement of the dial in this Jump Hour timepiece is visually pleasing, offering plenty of intricate elements to captivate one's attention. At the center, a delicate hand-applied guilloché pattern adds a touch of elegance. The hour markers and the frame surrounding the hour window are crafted from yellow gold, enhancing the watch’s overall aesthetic with a sense of opulence and refinement.