Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 1995 Reference No: 43502 Movement No: 799'779 Case No: 639'572 Material: 18k white gold and diamonds Calibre: Automatic, 1120, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet, 165 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin folding clasp Dimensions: 33 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The first known Vacheron Constantin movement to be skeletonized dates back to 1924.
The present white gold example is fully skeletonized highlighting the finely crafted movement. The bezel is further adorned with diamonds, displaying a degree of precision and finesse.
The 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.