Vacheron Constantin Saltarello

About this reference

Produced between approximately 1997 and 2002, the Vacheron Constantin Saltarello reference 43040 is a neo-vintage jump hour timepiece featuring a retrograde minutes display. Collectors value this reference for its caliber 1120/2, a highly regarded ultra-thin automatic movement based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 ebauche, modified with a jumping hour module and a 21k gold rotor segment. The 36mm 18k yellow gold case is characterized by stepped, flared lugs and a sapphire crystal caseback. The dial typically features hand-guilloché silver with a fan-shaped minute track. On the secondary market, this reference generally trades between $25,000 and $35,000 depending on condition and the presence of original accessories. A notable production variant includes the limited edition of 200 pieces created for the brand’s 242nd anniversary, which features a distinct dial pattern and specific caseback engravings, often commanding a premium at international auctions.