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Wow!
Neil, first of all, sorry for your loss and welcome to the forum. Like Bill, I can't believe what I'm seeing. And it's in such gorgeous shape! I'm no vintage fan, but that one definitely is a true gem. I imagine that I would have the movement serviced, but leave the dial and case original. And I would wear it on a few special occasions.
Original one of 12 American 1921's !
Hi everyone, I have inherited an original 1921 American Drivers Watch, and am looking for advice on what to do with the watch, whether to service restore or keep original, its quite a rare thing, and I thought this forum would give me some good knowledge,...
Too rare to wear!
One is at Vacheron archive, one came up in 2005 at antiquorum, and this is number three of all known to exist...god its too rare to wear, and worth a fair sum to any vc collector, its my first VC otherwise I wear an audemars vintage/ old seadweller or sno...
My eyes just popped out of my head.....
and are dangling in front of the computer......Wow, you just made my day! I'd keep the dial as is, in unrestored condition. I would have VC service the movement either to keep it in running condition or for storage. Also I would have a Certificate of Auth...
Museum collection
I have just emailed barbier-mueller if this is the museum? Thanks for your post Bill, good to know peoples eyes are popping out, think I will send to VC for service/cert as suggested, are there any more out there?
Med venlig hilsen/best regards Christian...
Med venlig hilsen/best regards Christian Carlsen
Not only would these guys here go gaga over it, i would too!
I can see the beautiful blued steel hairspring, and oh how much more beautiful it would be if it was in Platinum! Enjoy it for a long time to come! Stephen
Wow!
Neil, first of all, sorry for your loss and welcome to the forum. Like Bill, I can't believe what I'm seeing. And it's in such gorgeous shape! I'm no vintage fan, but that one definitely is a true gem. I imagine that I would have the movement serviced, bu...
No loss, but thanks
Thanks, its been in the drawer for years, belonged to a great uncle I am told, now its mine but I will be actively selling it, it needs to go to a good home, ideally VC themselves.
VC already has one!
This piece is currently in their collection, and it certainly confirms the authenticity of yours. Photo from The Hour Lounge....
Wow! What a treasure!
Love the 1921 vintage and current. I agree with the others here -- send to VC for service to the movement and authentication, but don't touch the dial, hands or case if possible. Best, respo
Don't restore it!!!
It's such a beaut as it is. Whether for own use or estate sale, keeping it original retains it's full flavor and history. Yours enviously, Horo
