Vacheron Constantin Skeleton 43038J YG 1992

Vacheron Constantin Skeleton, 18K Yellow Gold, Faceted case
Serial: Case 601494 / Mvt 765063
Circa: 1992
Reference: 43038J

DIAL: Skeletonized dial with a sapphire crystal

CASE: 34mm, 18K yellow gold, sapphire crystal

MOVEMENT: Caliber 1120/1 , skeletonized automatic ultra-thin, 36 jewels

BRACELET: Alligator strap with VC 18K yellow gold ardillon buckle

CONDITION REPORT:

NOTES: According to a preliminary check with VC, this is indeed a reference 43030, Caliber 1120 SQ delivered in 1988.
Skeletonisation has long been part of Vacheron Constantin’s decorative tradition, involving the reduction of a movement to its essential structure while preserving its functionality.
The present reference 43030, dating to circa 1988, is powered by the ultra-thin calibre 1120/1 automatic movement. In this example, the movement has been extensively openworked, exposing the gear train and oscillating weight while retaining the calibre’s underlying symmetry.
With no conventional dial, time is indicated solely by the hands, allowing the movement to dominate the design. The yellow gold case remains understated, placing emphasis on the architecture and finishing of the openworked calibre.