Chaumet Jump Hour 11A - 18K White Gold

The Elite Pedigree Of A Neo-Vintage Icon

The Chaumet Jump Hour reference 11A represents one of the most intellectually fascinating footnotes in neo-vintage horology. While Chaumet provided the refined Parisian design pedigree, the architectural mastermind behind this specific jumping-hour module was none other than a young François-Paul Journe. Long before establishing his eponymous manufacture, Journe spent the late 1980s and early 1990s engineering poetic, mechanical complications behind the scenes for select houses. This piece entirely discards traditional hands, replacing them with two clean apertures that display the time via rotating digital discs. It is a design that captures an elite era of independent development, hiding world-class watchmaking pedigree beneath a radically minimalist exterior.

The Architecture Of The Disco Volante

The visual identity of this reference is anchored by its striking 36mm Disco Volante (flying saucer) case architecture, executed in solid 18k white gold. By utilizing concealed bar lugs and a recessed crown configuration, the case forms a perfectly smooth, circular sculpture that sits completely flush against the wrist. The 18k white gold dial surface functions as an elegant, uninterrupted mask, broken only by the stepped windows for the hour and minute discs. This monochromatic execution offers a futuristic yet classic aesthetic that wears significantly larger than its dimensions suggest due to the absence of a traditional bezel and external lugs, prioritizing clean geometric form over typical sports-watch layout.

Good Vintage Condition With Crisp Lines

Condition: Good. The solid 18k white gold case has been well-preserved, retaining its smooth, organic curves, sharp transitions, and original thickness. The caseback displays clear hallmarks and a deep, crisp serial number stamp. The rotating jump hour and minute discs remain perfectly clean and legible, transitioning instantly with mechanical exactitude at the top of the hour. The watch comes fitted to its original leather strap, which shows honest, age-appropriate signs of use while remaining fully structurally sound. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

A Poetic Alternative For The Discerning Eye

The Chaumet 11A is a timepiece for the collector who values the quiet, intellectual side of independent watch design. Its automatic movement bridges the gap between historical pocket-watch complications and modern daily utility, creating an incredibly effortless and charismatic dress companion. It serves as a confident alternative to standard round dress models, offering a direct lineage to one of modern horology’s greatest living watchmakers. It remains a rare, sculptural statement piece that celebrates the art of time restriction and material elegance in equal measure.

Key Specs

Reference: 11A
Model: Jump Hour
Era: 1990s
Movement: auto
Case Size: 36mm
Bezel: 18K White Gold
Strap: Original Strap
Dial: 18K White Gold
Metal: 18K White Gold
Serial Number: 283
SKU: 943