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Vincent Calabrese Jump Hour Wristwatch

Partially verified

Dating to circa the 2000s, this jump hour wristwatch by Vincent Calabrese is cased in stainless steel measuring 36 mm in diameter. The circular case features distinctive central articulated lugs attached to a black leather strap. A deep black dial presents a prominent central aperture framed by a brushed metallic ring, through which the jumping hour numeral is displayed. Minutes are traced peripherally by an arrow-shaped pointer traversing an outer chapter ring calibrated in five-minute divisions and signed 'CALABRESE' at 6 o'clock. Christie's reports the watch is powered by an automatic ETA caliber 2892 A2 movement.

Front view of the Vincent Calabrese jump hour wristwatch with black dial and leather strap
Front view of the Vincent Calabrese jump hour wristwatch with black dial and leather strap — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Jump hour automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vincent Calabrese
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
25
Source-reported date
circa 2000s
Country
Not established

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

Object Identity and Documentation

This jump hour wristwatch is catalogued by Christie's under the maker name Vincent Calabrese, with a date noted as circa 2000s. The cataloguing records no specific reference or serial number, nor an explicit country of origin.

The auction listing details accompanying accessories consisting of a Vincent Calabrese presentation box shaped like a book, an outer slip cover, a blank certificate of authenticity, and a Vincent Calabrese stainless steel buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “CIRCA: 2000s”
  • “ACCESSORIES: Vincent Calabrese presentation box (shape of book), outer slip cover, blank certificate of authenticity, and Vincent Calabrese buckle in stainless steel”

Case Form and Dial Layout

According to Christie's catalogue specifications, the wristwatch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 36 mm in diameter. Visual observation shows a circular case with a fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock and a single central lug design securing a black patterned leather strap.

The dial is catalogued as black. Visible features include a central circular aperture displaying an hour numeral ('10') framed by a metallic ring, while minutes are marked by a white triangular pointer moving along an outer track inscribed 'CALABRESE' along its lower perimeter.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 36mm”
  • “DIAL: Black”
  • “Central circular aperture displaying an hour numeral ('10')”
  • “White triangular pointer indicating minutes along an outer minute track”
  • “Outer track inscribed 'CALABRESE' along the lower perimeter”
  • “Signature single central lug design attaching to a black patterned leather strap”
  • “Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock”

Mechanical Movement and Evidentiary Boundaries

The movement is catalogued as an automatic ETA caliber 2892 A2 configured for a jump hour function. Christie's condition report notes that the movement was in working order at the time of cataloging, but states that it was not tested for accuracy and recommends a service given the age of the watch.

Neither the movement nor the case back are shown in the provided photograph. Consequently, internal mechanical finishing, caliber stamps, and any case back markings or engravings are not recorded in the visible evidence.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Automatic”
  • “CALIBER: ETA 2892 A2”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Jump hour”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”

Open research questions

  • Does the case back feature an exhibition window displaying the ETA 2892 A2 base movement, or is it solid steel?
  • What specific model name or reference did Vincent Calabrese use for this jump hour configuration?
  • Are case reference or serial numbers engraved on the exterior or interior of the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vincent Calabrese Jump Hour Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialStainless steel“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case Diameter36mm“CASE DIAMETER: 36mm”
Dial ColorBlack“DIAL: Black”
Movement TypeAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
CaliberETA 2892 A2“CALIBER: ETA 2892 A2”
FunctionsJump hour“FUNCTIONS: Jump hour”
AccompanimentsVincent Calabrese book-shaped presentation box, outer slip cover, blank certificate of authenticity, and Vincent Calabrese stainless steel buckle“ACCESSORIES: Vincent Calabrese presentation box (shape of book), outer slip cover, blank certificate of authenticity, and Vincent Calabrese buckle in stainless steel”
Circa Date2000s“CIRCA: 2000s”

Visible details

  • Central circular aperture displaying an hour numeral ('10')
  • White triangular pointer indicating minutes along an outer minute track
  • Outer track inscribed 'CALABRESE' along the lower perimeter
  • Signature single central lug design attaching to a black patterned leather strap
  • Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not shown in the provided photograph
  • Accessories mentioned in the listing (box, slip cover, certificate, buckle) are not visible in this view

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

Consulted source

VINCENT CALABRESE, JUMP HOUR, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 97f824089c

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