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Vincent Calabrese Jumping Hour 'Baladin', No. 49/201

Partially verified

This automatic wristwatch by Vincent Calabrese is a limited edition 'Baladin' model crafted in stainless steel. Originating from the 2000s, the piece features a 34 mm round case fitted with decorative fluted lugs and a winding crown. Its sunburst blue dial showcases a wandering jumping hour aperture paired with an arrow indicator along an outer minute track calibrated to 60 units. Catalogued as number 49 out of an edition of 201, the watch is accompanied by a stainless steel buckle and presentation packaging.

Front view of the Vincent Calabrese Baladin wristwatch showing the blue sunburst jumping hour dial and fluted lugs
Front view of the Vincent Calabrese Baladin wristwatch showing the blue sunburst jumping hour dial and fluted lugs — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Jumping hour wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vincent Calabrese
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
240
Source-reported date
2000s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
No. 49/201

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 Edition

This wristwatch is a limited edition 'Baladin' model created by Vincent Calabrese, documented by Christie's as number 49 out of an edition of 201. The auction catalogue dates the piece approximately to the 2000s.

Visual observation of the dial shows the inscription '049/201' alongside 'CALABRESE' positioned at the lower edge.

Evidence for this section
  • “VINCENT CALABRESE, LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL JUMPING HOUR 'BALADIN', NO. 49/201”
  • “CIRCA: 2000s”
  • “Vibrant blue sunburst dial inscribed '049/201' and 'CALABRESE' at the bottom.”

Case and Exterior Construction

The watch is constructed in stainless steel with a round case measuring 34 mm in diameter. Based on visual inspection, the case is fitted with multi-ridge fluted lugs attaching to a textured tan leather strap with contrast stitching.

The lot is catalogued with a stainless steel buckle and accompanied by a presentation box and outer packaging, with papers noted as absent.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 34 mm.”
  • “Fluted multi-ridge lugs attaching to a textured tan leather strap with contrast stitching.”
  • “BUCKLE: Stainless steel buckle”
  • “PAPERS: No”
  • “WITH: Presentation box and outer packaging”

Dial Display and Stated Movement

The watch features a blue sunburst dial configured for time-only display. Visual examination shows an aperture revealing a jumping hour numeral integrated with a directional arrow point.

The catalogued movement type is automatic, with seller condition notes recording that it was ticking at the time of cataloguing. Caliber designations and specific internal technical details are not stated in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: Blue”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Time only”
  • “MOVEMENT: Automatic”
  • “Aperture showing jumping hour numeral with an integrated directional arrow point.”
  • “The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended.”

Open research questions

  • What specific base caliber or proprietary module powers the jumping hour mechanism in the Baladin?
  • What case back markings or serial numbers are present on the reverse of the watch?
  • What exact year was number 49/201 produced within the stated 2000s era?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vincent Calabrese Jumping Hour 'Baladin', No. 49/201
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialStainless steel“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case Diameter34 mm“CASE DIAMETER: 34 mm.”
Dial ColorBlue“DIAL: Blue”
Movement TypeAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
Circa2000s“CIRCA: 2000s”
Limitation NumberNo. 49/201“NO. 49/201”
Buckle MaterialStainless steel“BUCKLE: Stainless steel buckle”
Accompanying ItemsPresentation box and outer packaging“WITH: Presentation box and outer packaging”
PapersNo“PAPERS: No”

Visible details

  • Vibrant blue sunburst dial inscribed '049/201' and 'CALABRESE' at the bottom.
  • Aperture showing jumping hour numeral with an integrated directional arrow point.
  • Fluted multi-ridge lugs attaching to a textured tan leather strap with contrast stitching.

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber designation is not stated in the listing.
  • Case back and movement interior are not visible in the provided image.

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

Consulted source

VINCENT CALABRESE, LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL JUMPING HOUR 'BALADIN', NO. 49/201, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record f28d31a462

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