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Thanks for the advice - the numbers on the snap on back case are 4126 / 350530 and on the movement the P453 / 3B and looks in pristine condition, almost as if little used. I will ask the seller about the dial. You may recall I asked you about a Patrimony (2009) for 5K - torn which I should choose of the 2 (if this one is right at £3k). Andy
Hi Bill - Yes I have got it from photo of the movement - happy to up load if you wish and also, at your advice spoken to VC - they will follow it up they tell me and advise me accordingly. I will let you know what they come up with. Does seem on all the issues re the & / Crown / Dial finish, this may not be the best VC I might buy? Sad really as you say tis gorgeous otherwise. regards Andy
Hi and thanks for your comments and photos - lovely watch. Here what you say and does make me think, I should re think buying this one and search on. thanks again Andy
Vacheron Constantin CALIBRE P453
Hi - could anybody tell me about the Vacheron Constantin CALIBRE P453 - I have seen a lovely 1930's VC watch with this movement and am very tempted. For you experts the serial number is 4126/350530 its - here is a picture:-
Hi Andy....
that watch is gorgeous, though I suspect that it dates from a later period than the 1930's. To date it precisely you would need both the case and movement serial numbers. VC could then confirm that they were born together, which is a fact you should confirm before purchasing the watch.
The lack of the "&" makes me think that the dial has been restored/reprinted somewhere along the way.
I think these tear drop lug watches as being one of VC's iconic designs.
Bill
The lack of the "&" makes me think that the dial has been restored/reprinted somewhere along the way.
I think these tear drop lug watches as being one of VC's iconic designs.
Bill
hi Bill
Thanks for the advice - the numbers on the snap on back case are 4126 / 350530 and on the movement the P453 / 3B and looks in pristine condition, almost as if little used. I will ask the seller about the dial. You may recall I asked you about a Patrimony (2009) for 5K - torn which I should choose of the 2 (if this one is right at £3k). Andy
The movement serial number will also have 6 digits
Hi Andy,
Please ask the seller to provide you with the six digit movement serial number. It will be engraved on the plate but will be small. I typically either need to use a loupe or take a macro photograph to be able to read the numbers. With that I can get the date for you from VC.
Bill
Please ask the seller to provide you with the six digit movement serial number. It will be engraved on the plate but will be small. I typically either need to use a loupe or take a macro photograph to be able to read the numbers. With that I can get the date for you from VC.
Bill
Movement number
Hi Bill - Yes I have got it from photo of the movement - happy to up load if you wish and also, at your advice spoken to VC - they will follow it up they tell me and advise me accordingly. I will let you know what they come up with. Does seem on all the issues re the & / Crown / Dial finish, this may not be the best VC I might buy? Sad really as you say tis gorgeous otherwise. regards Andy
Vacheron ref. 4126
My opinion is what this dial is badly redone. It is a terrible mistake that the (&
is missing from the name. Here are some photos from another Vacheron & Constantin ref. 4126. with beautiful engine turned dial taken from the internet.
The crown on Andy's potential watch is also...
not the original style. The one in your photo is correct.
Bill
Bill
The VC is looking less like a good investment
Hi and thanks for your comments and photos - lovely watch. Here what you say and does make me think, I should re think buying this one and search on. thanks again Andy