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
Caliber 1120/2
Diameter 35 mm.
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