Comparing the 453/3B movement with the 1003 series movements.

Dec 21, 2019,10:00 AM
 


Hi, I am new to VACHERON CONSTANTIN as I have been inclined towards PP for many years. I just purchased my first Vacheron Constantin which is a Reference 6484
dated form the “1960's”.. The watch is powered by Caliber P453/3B which has 18 jewels (as opposed to the earlier ones which had 17 jewels) and is stamped twice with the Geneva Seal.
I would appreciate the group’s knowledge in providing me with additional information on this movement and how does it compare to the 1001/3 series since I understand that both are based on a JLC Ebauche.
Thanks!

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Almost quitting time

 
 By: LS : December 20th, 2019-13:35
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Yes it is shadow/reflection

 
 By: LS : December 20th, 2019-16:32
The indices are gold batons with a mirror polished top surface.

Wonderful - where less is definitely more.

 
 By: jml_watches : December 20th, 2019-15:06
Hope you've escaped & are enjoying your freedom Cheers JML

Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: LS : December 20th, 2019-17:29

pure [nt]

 
 By: Weems@8 : December 20th, 2019-15:11

A very exquisite watch indeed. Wear in good health and time.

 
 By: Pun : December 20th, 2019-18:52
I have nearly always had this feeling when I bought a masterpiece like this! But as life moves on and so our desires. I later found out something different yet desirable and joined this hobby back in few weeks’ time. My best wishes.

Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: LS : December 21st, 2019-05:01

Yes. ref. 6115 cal. 1003

 
 By: LS : December 21st, 2019-04:28
There is some tarnish on the bezel. I just leave it be though. It doesn't bother me as it is part of the natural process of the aging of the watch. I am not familiar with what 'foxing' is. But there are a few points around the edges where the silver surfa... 

Thank you

 
 By: LS : December 21st, 2019-20:16
I will keep this in mind.

Another angle with different lighting

 
 By: LS : December 21st, 2019-04:32
Since I had questions about some spots and dark patches.. Thanks to everyone for looking! ...  

Comparing the 453/3B movement with the 1003 series movements.

 
 By: Sergio Michelsen : December 21st, 2019-10:00
Hi, I am new to VACHERON CONSTANTIN as I have been inclined towards PP for many years. I just purchased my first Vacheron Constantin which is a Reference 6484 dated form the “1960's”.. The watch is powered by Caliber P453/3B which has 18 jewels (as oppose... 

I am sorry I don't know the answer to your question..

 
 By: LS : December 21st, 2019-20:14
about how it compares to the 1003. Please post some pictures of your watch!

Sublime! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 22nd, 2019-10:27

Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: LS : December 23rd, 2019-06:56

Gorgeous!

 
 By: mrds : December 23rd, 2019-04:12
Transports you back in time into a world of elegance, style and real business lunches ;-) Top class indeed! Daniel