Does anybody see the resemblance ?

Here a picture of my VC dated at the beginning ot the 20. century

I think it's a good example of how the swiss watch indstry was organised back than

Btw, regarding winding these - it feels more like the winding of the 12-120 from the Ref 96 Calatrava

Regards, Stefan

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Always a pleasure to bring this little gem out and enjoy its history.

By: Musigny82 : May 27th, 2021-15:34

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Not often seen and

By: GLau : May 27th, 2021-15:52

must be special when winding it !

Most likely an unique piece commissioned by one of the owners of The Order of Garter.

By: Musigny82 : May 29th, 2021-01:25

I believe I recall you posted a few pictures in the past -- indeed a rare and special sight! ;-) Thanks for sharing.

By: FabR : May 27th, 2021-15:54

Beautiful and ...

By: Cpt Scarlet : May 27th, 2021-16:51

an excellent latin inscription.

its beautiful.

By: Jurry : May 28th, 2021-12:45

but whats the history that’s behind it? Great photos by the way

Thank you! And based on my incomplete research...

By: Musigny82 : May 29th, 2021-01:31

This should belonged to one of the holders of The Order of Garter (as shown on the back case, made with enamel, as confirmed by the Extract of Archives of PP) back to 1860s. The choice of using silver (instead of gold) for the case suggested that the owne...

Fantastic read thank you

By: Jurry : May 29th, 2021-08:57

Does anybody see the resemblance ?

By: slungu : May 28th, 2021-17:12

Here a picture of my VC dated at the beginning ot the 20. century I think it's a good example of how the swiss watch indstry was organised back than Btw, regarding winding these - it feels more like the winding of the 12-120 from the Ref 96 Calatrava Rega...