Vacheron Constantin
Reference 43031 | A platinum, sapphire and diamond-set perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and leap year indication | Circa 1990
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
28,000 - 55,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white, sapphire and diamonds
Calibre: cal. K1120 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 709'202
Case: platinum, snap-on case back
Case number: 569'115
Closure: platinum Vacheron Constantin integrated bracelet with locking clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Vacheron Constantin 43031 was first introduced in the early 1980's. It was produced until 2002, a long lifespan testifying its quality and popularity among collectors.
The watch is powered by the caliber 1120, based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 with an additional perpetual calendar module supplied by Dubois-Depraz. The result is a timeless 36mm case with an ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar declined in a variety of case metals and dial configurations.
This present specimen is an extremely rare varient, featuring a heavy platinum case and matching bracelet as well as an impressive diamond and sapphire-set dial.