Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 52
Vacheron Constantin.
Ref. 43040, Genève, Automatic, Saltarello, Yellow gold
EUR 9,500 - 18,000
USD 10,800 - 20,400 / HKD 84,000 - 160,000 / CHF 9,900 - 18,700
Sold: EUR 15,600
Very fine and unusual, jumping hour, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Solid, polished case with stepped bezel, transparent case back, push-button crown, straight and curved lugs, sapphire crystals. Nice and even patinated silver guilloche dial, outer plain reserve with applied yellow gold dart indexes, a circular aperture exposing the triangular minute indicator, aperture for the jumping-hours in black Arabic numerals.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 |
Good |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva
Model Saltarello
Reference 43040
Year Sold in 1995
Movement No. 797986
Case No. 662180
Bracelet Leather strap with 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
Diameter 35 mm.
Caliber 1120/2
Weight 51,7 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Box, leather pouch, a letter from Richmond Vacheron Constantin with the date of the sale