Vacheron Constantin
Jump Hour, Reference 43040/000J-8011 | A yellow gold jumping hour wristwatch | Made in 1995
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
11,000 - 22,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1120/2 automatic, 38 jewels
Movement number: 798'146
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 662'169
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Replica Shoes ’s branded calf leather strap.
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.