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