Vacheron Constantin
Jump Hour, Reference 43040/000J-8011 | A yellow gold jumping hour wristwatch | Circa 2003
Live auction begins on:
May 10, 09:00 AM GMT
Estimate
14,000 - 28,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1120/2 automatic, 38 jewels
Movement number: 798'839
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 672'740
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin warranty, instruction manual, service folder, numbered hang tag and presentation pouch with outer packaging
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 mesmerizing. 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.
This particular lot is a collector's dream. It is preserved in spectacular condition and is accompanied by its most complete set of accessories, making it the perfect example of this highly sought-after model.