Jump Hour | 43040 | Yellow Gold chronometre-souverain it is believed that this

it is believed that this was within the first 10 watches to have been produced by the manufacture

Perpetual calendars are the authoritative complications of calendar watches

The original alligator case has been preserved in a remarkable condition

The watch is powered by the calibre 3019PHF

the watch is a visual feast for the wearer

Jump Hour | 43040 | Yellow Gold chronometre-souverain it is believed that thisThe Vacheron Constantin ref. 43040 features an unconventional, visually appealing way of displaying time. With only 250 pieces made in yellow gold between 1993 and 1995, the manufacture took inspiration from the jump hour complication of the past. This watch in particular has developed a warm pink tone to the engine turned dial, a patina unique to this watch having left the factory white. In 1925, a Swiss watchmaker by the name of Robert Cart patented