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Thanks for the info!
Oct 01, 2021,13:24 PM
The abstract came back from 1946, and the numbers line up appropriately for movement and SN.
I actually believe the buckle to be original, not because of my personal knowledge, because when I picked up my watch from the boutique after service/restoration they were kind enough to put a similar 4240 from 1945 next to the 4241. They had identical buckles. It is possible that they put a later buckle on the 4240, but seems unlikely that they would be identical. Also, I have a significant amount of experience dealing with antique leather and restoration. I can promise that the band is much older than the 80's, and it clearly had not been swapped in a very long time, judging by the amount of gunk that was inside the pins...etc. I agree that the band is most probably not original given that it is not branded VC. Also, the pictures are difficult to tell but the clasp is rose gold.
The watch has since been restored by VC. I returned the watch for service/restoration/provenance, because VC would not refinish a watch incorrectly, and it seems like they produced these with many different dial variations. I wanted to make sure it was done correctly. They really did a great job with it! See attached pics next to the 4240 and with an updated band.
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My first vintage VC. 4241
By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-12:37
Hello All, This is my very first post. I apologize in advance for my ignorance. I recently acquired what I believe to be a rose gold VC 4241 at auction. Per the auction house the watch would work for 24 hours then stop. I rolled the dice and made the buy....
Thank you!
By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-16:08
It could have definitely been worse. I have been dealing with antiques for a while and I was actually pleasantly surprised. I expected to have to send it to VC immediately.
Thank you....
By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-16:23
Seems like this site is full of knowledgeable collectors.
My sense is the dial's refinished . . .
By: Dr No : October 3rd, 2020-17:32
. . . which, if confirmed by our resident VC experts, should be your guide. If it was represented as authentic but proves otherwise, you might consider returning it. Cordially, Art
I would be surprised if it was.
By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-17:44
The condition of the rest of the watch appears to be original. Original (or very old and brittle) broken down band, and the pusher was stuck in. It was not represented by the specific type of watch (4241)...etc. I don't think anyone took the time in the p...
My experience is almost entirely with Omega, but . . .
By: Dr No : October 3rd, 2020-18:00
. . . please compare your dial against these images from our files. You'll find at least three points of reference where they diverge from yours. I hope our resident experts will be here soon to issue an authoritative opinion. Art ...
Excellent Eye....
By: msherma5 : October 4th, 2020-04:41
I see the date numbers on the outer ring are flipped around the circumference starting at 9, the roman numerals are mounted vertically in the three and nine position in the picture you are showing, and the small dial has marks for individual seconds inste...
No doubt....
By: msherma5 : October 4th, 2020-05:43
I am planning on sending it in at some point. I am just really enjoying wearing it at the moment.
A bit of encouraging info....
By: msherma5 : October 6th, 2020-08:24
I took the watch to the high end watch dealer in my area. He opened the back, to get the numbers, and said the watch is completely original. His hypothesis is that is sat in someones drawer for 50 years. I asked if it was OK to run/wear and he said it wou...
Great News!
By: msherma5 : September 22nd, 2021-10:10
I finally received the watch back from the VC Boutique yesterday. It looks amazing! They did a great job with it. Here are a couple photos. One with a 4240 from the house collection. Now I just need the new band to arrive! ...
Great photo
By: Tick Talk : September 26th, 2021-00:20
Thanks for sharing your spa story.
ca 1945 vintage
By: aaron_c : September 30th, 2021-22:41
Hi. I own multiple vintage VCs from this era. Based on the serial number on the case, this watch was probably produced in 1945. It's important to confirm that the movement serial number is also from 1945, but I couldn't read it in your photos. The case an...
Thanks for the info!
By: msherma5 : October 1st, 2021-13:24
The abstract came back from 1946, and the numbers line up appropriately for movement and SN. I actually believe the buckle to be original, not because of my personal knowledge, because when I picked up my watch from the boutique after service/restoration ...
Not to worry
By: Tick Talk : October 1st, 2021-14:14
Buckles and straps are “consumables” that are replaced many times over the life of a watch which is regularly worn. Here is a previous post on the subject:
Great Info
By: msherma5 : October 1st, 2021-15:23
Thank you for the link! Any info is much appreciated.
