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Lot #1412

Vacheron Constantin Skeleton Perpetual Platinum

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Introduction

Inspired by Vacheron Constantin's 1950s timepieces, this incredible Skeletonized Perpetual Calendar is a shining beacon of Vacheron's revered level of craftsmanship and quality. Luxuriously constructed of platinum, this timepiece sports a stepped hexadecagonal case with an intricately woven platinum bracelet and an incredible skeletonized dial that provides a wonderful view of the movement that lies beneath. Powered by a finely finished and complex automatic movement, this svelte timepiece uses a sapphire crystal caseback to provide an entirely uninterrupted view of the incredible hand engravings found on the movements bridges and winding rotor. Oozing pure luxury and tedious levels of immaculate detail, this amazing timepiece astounds in more ways than should be possible.

The present example is a highly unusual variant. Scholarship indicates this reference is usually found to be further enhanced with a diamond bezel and bracelet. It is impossible to find another example, like the present watch to be fitted with a hexagonal stepped bezel and bracelet not set with diamonds. The watch is further retained in very original and crisp condition.

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Grade

V 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$30,000 – $50,000

The Details

Brand

Vacheron Constantin

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Perpetual Calendar Skeleton

Movement

Automatic

Reference

43533

Bracelet

Platinum bracelet

Year

Circa 1990s

Condition

Excellent

Material

Platinum

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Skeletonized

THE DIAL

Featuring just four white subdials to display the day, date, month, leap year, and moonphase, this example's skeletonized dial provides an incredible view of the wonderful movement that lies within its platinum case.

THE MOVEMENT

In keeping with the detail of its skeletonized dial and intricately constructed platinum bracelet, this example's automatic perpetual calendar movement sports an array of immaculate engravings on its winding rotor, bridges, and anywhere else Vacheron could fit their engravings.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

The present watch is in excellent and very well preserved condition with only very light surface wear to the case and bracelet. There are crisp hallmarks to the band and the bracelet sits nice and flat. In addition, the present example is highly unusual and is not fitted with a diamond bezel and bracelet, as almost all examples do.

Our Perspective

A testament to Vacheron Constantin's incredible dedication to creating pieces of horological art, this timepiece is not only incredibly rare, it showcases every skill that goes into watchmaking and then some.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder