Vacheron Constantin
Reference 43032 | A platinum skeletonized perpetual calendar wristwatch with lapis lazuli moon phases and leap year indication | Made in 1995
Auction Closed
May 12, 11:39 AM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: skeletonized, lapis lazuli moon phase
Calibre: cal. 1120/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 799'487
Case: platinum, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 651'933
Closure: platinum Vacheron Constantin buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives
Christie's, Dubaï, March 2022, Lot 107
First released in 1984, the reference 43032 was a part of the brand's 'Les Complications' collection. It was produced alongside its sister reference, the 43031, a non-skeletonized version of the perpetual calendar. This exquisit horological timepiece bears a skeletonized dial which allows to admire the inner working of this perpetual calendar. The movement features a hand engraved rotor, which enhances the attractiveness of the ulta-thin calibre 1120.
It is believed that during the long production run of 23 years, only 150 pieces were produced in platinum.