Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 43032

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 43032 A superbly crated skeletonized platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases, guarantee and presentation box

Manufacturer : Vacheron Constantin Year : 1987 Reference No : 43032 Movement No : 742'126 Case No : 573'934 Material : Platinum Calibre : Automatic, cal. 1120QP, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : Platinum Vacheron Constantin pin buckle Dimensions : 36mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories : Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin fitted box, certificate of origin and guarantee, product literature and outer packaging Vacheron Constantin has a long history of skeletonising pocket watches and clocks, often lavishly hand engraving each component. In 1983, the brand introduced its first modern perpetual calendar wristwatch, reference 43031, which was a tribute to the brand’s perpetual calendar pocket watches especially with its 48 month cycle. This model came in yellow gold or platinum. Wishing to launch a craft that the manufacture is best known for, Vacheron Constantin created in 1984 a skeletonised version of the ref 43031, in platinum or yellow gold, which was renamed to ref 43032. The present example in platinum showcases the brand's subtle designs with its superb architectural three dimensional movement that has been delicately skeletonized (almost one third of the metal has been removed) and hand engraved. The movement is based the ultra slim caliber 1120 launched in 1968 and based on the ultra-thin Jaeger-LeCoultre 920. It is believed that less than 200 skeleton examples were made in platinum. The present example is further accompanied by its original guarantee and box.