Vacheron & Constantin 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Wristwatch Ref. 43060
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1997
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch, reference 43060, dates to approximately 1997. It features a three-body, 18K yellow gold case measuring 39 mm in diameter, characterized by a rounded band, wide bezel, and concave lugs.
The watch is equipped with a hinged case back opened via a pusher on the band and incorporates a sapphire crystal. The dial, signed by Séchaud, serves as the backdrop for a champlevé enamel depiction of a Heron standing on a rock, accented by gold dot indexes and yellow gold Dauphine hands. Internally, the watch is powered by the rhodium-plated Caliber 1120/2 movement. This self-winding movement contains 36 jewels and a skeletonized rotor with a 21K gold segment.
The movement bears the Geneva Quality Hallmark and features fausses côtes decoration, a lever escapement, and a shock-absorber system. The piece is finished with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Hallmark
- Geneva Quality Hallmark
- Reference
- 43060
- Dimensions
- 39 mm
- Case Serial
- 675700
- Dial Signature
- Séchaud
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Serial
- 798704
- Movement Caliber
- 1120/2
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a hinged back accessed via a side pusher • Dial artwork depicts a Heron using champlevé enamel techniques • Movement features a skeletonized rotor with a 21K gold segment • Concave lugs attach to a black leather strap
- Case and Enamel Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold, three-body case. The design incorporates a solid, polished construction with a rounded band and a wide, prominent bezel. A notable functional feature is the hinged case back, which is secured and released via a dedicated pusher located on the side of the case band. Concave lugs provide the transition to the strap. The dial is the primary aesthetic feature of this timepiece, signed by Séchaud. It utilizes an enamel background to present a champlevé enameled illustration of a Heron standing on a rock. The display is uncluttered, featuring applied gold dot hour markers and yellow gold Dauphine-style hands, maintaining focus on the enamel artwork.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction house provides a grading for the object, assessing the case, movement, dial, and hands. The overall grade is listed as AAA, with specific components categorized as very good condition. The documentation confirms that the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer. , and the hands are identified as original to the timepiece.
- Movement and Mechanical Features
- Internally, the watch operates on the Vacheron & Constantin Caliber 1120/2. This rhodium-plated, self-winding movement is finished with fausses côtes decoration and is officially recognized by the Geneva Quality Hallmark. Mechanical specifications include a lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock-absorber system, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The rotor is skeletonized and utilizes a 21K gold segment to facilitate winding efficiency. The watch is specified as water-resistant, though no rating is provided.
Identification
- Reference
- 43060
- Serial number
- 675700
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact identity of the specific rare bird species beyond the heron identification remains internal to the attribution
- Research required: The provenance of the enamel dial by Séchaud is stated by the auction description