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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 43032P
An extremely rare and elegant platinum skeletonized perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases
Full-Cataloguing
- Perpetual calendar with moonphase indications
- 1 of only 20 examples encased in platinum with blue sub-dials
With the advent of the quartz crisis, it was up to the “Big Three” of watchmaking to recapture the public’s interest in high watchmaking. While Patek Philippe released the reference 3940 and Audemars Piguet the reference 25548BA, which eventually spawned various metal and dial variants, Vacheron Constantin had its own version: the reference 43031, or its skeletonized counterpart, the reference 43032, as seen in the present watch.
While the reference 43031 was launched in 1983, the skeletonized version followed a year later. The name Vacheron Constantin is inextricably linked with the creation of beautiful skeletonized wristwatches and pocket watches, so it comes as no surprise that the brand incorporated this craft into its perpetual calendar model.
The platinum version is particularly rare, and the present example is distinguished by its striking blue sub-dials. The contrast gives the dial considerably more character than the more commonly encountered configurations, while still keeping the overall design elegant and restrained.
Believed to be one of only 20 produced with this dial configuration, the present reference 43032P offers a rare opportunity to own a quietly exceptional piece of Vacheron Constantin’s modern history.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.