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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, Ref. 43172/000P-9236

Partially verified

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, reference 43172/000P-9236, is a platinum wristwatch reported by the source as manufactured in 2007. The 39mm platinum case houses an openworked manual-wind movement hand-finished to Geneva Seal standards. Its skeletonized dial reveals the perpetual calendar mechanism, which incorporates subsidiary indicators for day, date, month, a 48-month leap-year cycle, and a moon phase display at 6 o'clock. Fitted with a platinum pin buckle, this specific watch is accompanied by a Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, Geneva Seal Certificate, instruction manual, presentation box, and outer packaging.

Dial and case view of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, ref. 43172/000P-9236, resting with certificate and stylus tool
Dial and case view of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, ref. 43172/000P-9236, resting with certificate and stylus tool — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
perpetual.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Skeleton perpetual calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
43172/000P-9236
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2007
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Construction

The catalogued object is a Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton wristwatch, catalogued under reference 43172/000P-9236. The seller lists its production year as 2007. The case is constructed from platinum, measures 39mm in diameter, and is fitted with a platinum pin buckle.

Observation of the catalogued item shows it paired with a dark blue leather strap with tonal stitching, resting over an official guarantee certificate alongside a setting stylus tool.

Evidence for this section
  • “Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref. 43172/000P-9236”
  • “Year 2007”
  • “Metal Platinum”
  • “Diameter 39mm”
  • “Clasp/Buckle Platinum Pin Buckle”
  • “Dark blue leather strap with tonal stitching”
  • “Resting over an official guarantee certificate alongside a setting stylus tool”

Dial and Calendar Indicators

The watch features a skeletonized dial exposing the movement trains, wheels, and calendar springs. In visual examination, four subsidiary indicators display the days of the week, a 48-month leap-year cycle, date, and moon phases.

The moon phase aperture is inscribed 'VACHERON CONSTANTIN GENÈVE'. The seller notes that the caliber displays the day, date, month, and 48-month leap-year cycle, and that the perpetual calendar mechanism will not require manual correction until the year 2100.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial Skeletonized”
  • “Openworked skeleton dial exposing movement trains, wheels, and calendar springs”
  • “Four subsidiary indicators showing days of the week, 48-month leap-year cycle, date, and moon phases”
  • “Moon phase aperture inscribed 'VACHERON CONSTANTIN GENÈVE'”
  • “The finely engineered caliber displays the day, date, month, and 48‑month leap‑year cycle”
  • “calendar will not require manual correction until the year 2100”

Mechanism, Documentation, and Recorded Details

The movement calibre type is listed as 'Manual Wind', and the seller states it is hand-finished to meet the standards of the Geneva Seal. A specific numeric caliber reference is not recorded in the source text.

The offering is accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate, Geneva Seal Certificate, instruction manual, presentation box, and outer packaging. Specific movement and case serial numbers are not disclosed in the provided source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Manual Wind”
  • “Hand-finished to meet the rigorous standards of the Geneva Seal”
  • “Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate, Geneva Seal Certificate, instruction manual, presentation box and outer packaging”

Open research questions

  • What specific Vacheron Constantin movement caliber number powers this reference?
  • What are the individual movement and case serial numbers recorded on the watch and its Certificate of Origin?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, Ref. 43172/000P-9236
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference43172/000P-9236“Ref. 43172/000P-9236”
Case MetalPlatinum“Metal Platinum”
Diameter39mm“Diameter 39mm”
Movement Calibre TypeManual Wind“Calibre Manual Wind”
Production Year2007“Year 2007”
DialSkeletonized“Dial Skeletonized”
Clasp/BucklePlatinum Pin Buckle“Clasp/Buckle Platinum Pin Buckle”
Accompanying Documentation and PackagingVacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate, Geneva Seal Certificate, instruction manual, presentation box, and outer packaging“Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate, Geneva Seal Certificate, instruction manual, presentation box and outer packaging”
Stated Calendar Correction HorizonYear 2100“calendar will not require manual correction until the year 2100”

Visible details

  • Openworked skeleton dial exposing movement trains, wheels, and calendar springs
  • Four subsidiary indicators showing days of the week, 48-month leap-year cycle, date, and moon phases
  • Moon phase aperture inscribed 'VACHERON CONSTANTIN GENÈVE'
  • Dark blue leather strap with tonal stitching
  • Resting over an official guarantee certificate alongside a setting stylus tool

Research qualifications

  • Individual movement and case serial numbers are not disclosed in the source text
  • Calibre movement designation number is not stated beyond 'Manual Wind'

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vacheron Constantin, Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, Ref. 43172

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 5971b991e6

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