ztirual
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thank you!
Dec 12, 2011,07:31 AM
Dear Tony C.,
Thank you for your information.
I did not see it my self but I concur with you that it would not make much sense of making fake watch using Valjoux' rare cal. 720. I read somewhere that the entire production of cal. 720 was only 200 pieces, of which only a fraction was used by GP. I attach a picture that shows a detail of the movement beside the balance, where the name of the caliber can be read, together with a calligraphed letter R in uppercase. I have no idea of it's signification.
Thank you also for the link to the video. I had tracked that very same watch as being sold in 2006. But I have found 1, possibly 2 extra models on French website since my last post. May I ask you where you found the picture displayed in your post?
Another kind forummer has invited me to send him/ her a picture of the watch. I'll learn hopefully a little more about this watch, in which case I'll post it here.
Best regards
Ztirual
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thank you!
By: ztirual : December 12th, 2011-07:31
Dear Tony C., Thank you for your information. I did not see it my self but I concur with you that it would not make much sense of making fake watch using Valjoux' rare cal. 720. I read somewhere that the entire production of cal. 720 was only 200 pieces, ...
link...
By: Tony C. : December 12th, 2011-10:44
Hi Ztiruial, Here is the link from the original post by PeterCDE: gp.watchprosite.com I look forward to any other information that you may uncover. Regards, Tony C.
