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Wright Brothers and Everest monikers share the same problem
Oct 16, 2021,17:47 PM
As promised, an event with Cory Richards as attending celebrity occurred on 23 Sept at the NYC boutique. Roger Michel advises the aviators watch was discussed and we are waiting for VC to release the video recording. I am informed, however, that proof beyond doubt it was property of the Wright Brothers has not been established. I think, as connoisseurs of the brand, we must be vigilant not to carelessly repeat nicknames invented by marketing which don't signify what they suggest. Having been above 7000m in the Himalayas, I seriously appreciate and admire the effort it took Cory Richards and partner Esteban Mena to reach 7400m, and their wisdom to turn back, but that doesn't change the fact that the so-called "Everest" Overseas didn't make the summit! Furthermore, the so-called "Wright Brothers" watch hasn't been proven in twenty years of research be have been theirs. I recall when assigning nicknames was the privilege of collectors...
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Myth or Legend: Vacheron & Constantin Wright Brothers Watch
By: Tick Talk : August 20th, 2021-15:05
Vacheron Constantin image It reads like a John le Carré novel but, instead of dissecting the story afterwards, we have an opportunity to follow along in real time as the plot twists and turns. Who knows what the ending will be? I don’t! Out of the blue! I...
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By: PalmSprings : August 20th, 2021-16:06
Interesting story. Great write-up. I do wonder, what kind of pins did they use to put the strap in between the lugs?
Excellent write-up
By: Cookies : August 20th, 2021-17:35
This can be a magazine article. I did not know about this possible Wright Brother connection with Vacheron. Wow!
Thanks for sharing
By: teacher Sun : August 20th, 2021-23:48
where is Maison?I saw the word in several articles.
Interesting.
By: roundel : August 25th, 2021-11:51
It is not the first time I’ve read about pitot watches on the thigh. I think the evaluation of the threads as American is good sleuthing. I’ll definitely be watching for more chapters to this story.
This is one of the points which still confuses
By: Tick Talk : August 25th, 2021-15:51
Michel mentions the threading was American Unified Coarse, which was a term that didn't come into use until after WWII. At the time we suspect this watch case was produced, the Sellers Standard aka United States Standard was the common American thread. If...
I'm thinking of a one off that I think was called the Admiral Bird watch.
By: northcentralsouth : August 26th, 2021-03:09
That one had a very contemporary case and dial. It was an aviators watch. And that one deserves to be re-issued. I've never heard of wearing a watch on the thigh. although it make perfect sense. American aviators did not have an issue watch, and were left...
A watch of many names
By: Tick Talk : August 26th, 2021-13:26
The Admiral Byrd watch aka the Hermann Goering watch but, due to controversy surrounding those two historic characters, is referred to by VC as the King George V watch. That piece certainly deserves its own thread at some point.
A fascinating read!
By: mrds : August 27th, 2021-19:14
I finally found the time to read your article which, once more, is equally well researched as it‘s enjoyable to read. You‘re a master of this craft! Almost impossible to tell the hidden truth from the „newly discovered facts“ made up by the marketing depa...
Great Article
By: Laser01 : October 14th, 2021-12:48
Thank you for sharing this information, I enjoyed reading it
Wright Brothers and Everest monikers share the same problem
By: Tick Talk : October 16th, 2021-17:47
As promised, an event with Cory Richards as attending celebrity occurred on 23 Sept at the NYC boutique. Roger Michel advises the aviators watch was discussed and we are waiting for VC to release the video recording. I am informed, however, that proof bey...
