Tick Talk
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A familiar style
That case style is very familiar to most Vachonistas as it was used in several models of the 1950s and 60s. The lugs are distinctive and were meant to represent arms of the Maltese Cross. Cases with this style were available in 32 to 37mm sizes and and several calibers, although yours appears consistent with the early 1950s. Likely Ref. 6105 with caliber 453, but once you share pictures of the movement and markings on the inside of the case back, more may be revealed.
Can someone help identify the ref # of this watch?
Hi everyone, I 've just purchased this beautiful VC in rose gold from a reputable jeweler. It has manual movement and screw down back. 35mm diameter. I did some reseach and found similar model with ref# 6073 but with sweep second. Can someone help identif...
A familiar style
That case style is very familiar to most Vachonistas as it was used in several models of the 1950s and 60s. The lugs are distinctive and were meant to represent arms of the Maltese Cross. Cases with this style were available in 32 to 37mm sizes and and se...
Thanks, it was indeed made in late 50s
Thanks tick-talk, the watch was indeed made in late 50s. I don't have the proper tools to open the case now so can't see the movement and caseback. I searched on the web for 6105 but did not find any, guess this ref is rare. I also have a vc chronograph f...
Antiquorum database
Jason, you should check Antiquorum's online database...a great source. Search Vacheron 6105 and you will find a couple of examples that match your dial and case. As far as your other timepiece, you will have to post pics here or send me a pm.
it also looks like V&C Chronomètre Royal ref. 6110
which is a Chronomètre Royal with calibre 1007/BS. Best regards, Berny
The hands may have been changed, but they are not CR hands
The only way to know for sure is to open up the back of the case and provide pictures of the movement. Actually you can easily see if it is a CR by seeing the the back of the case has "Chronmetre Royale" engraved on the back. But I'm guessing if it was en...
LOL we answered at the same time!
Hi Dan . I trust you enjoyed SIHH and will write about it too? May I also suggest for those comfortable with handling their own watch that a Horb silicone ball should easily open most vintage screw-back cases...if it's too tight for the Horb then a watchm...
here is the pic of back, not a CR
Thanks tick talk, I looked it up in Antiquorum database and believe it is a 6105...
No Alpha hands Berny
Of course we are handicapped by working from a single picture, but that is part of the fun too! The CR version had unique dagger-style hands often described as Alpha type.
Wikipedia provides informations on a famous Mr James H. Douglas, Jr.
Wouldn't that be the one ? I noticed that in 1960 he became Deputy Secretary of Defenses under the Einsenhower admninistration. Some extracts : James Henderson Douglas, Jr. (March 11, 1899 – February 24, 1988) was a lawyer and senior-level official in the...
I think that was him
Thanks Berny, That was what the Jeweler shop said. It has cold was provenance. The was initially advertised on ebay but I bought direct from the shop. Should I post on the VC hour lounge as well? I did not know there is an American Heritage part.
Vacheron Constantin was not consistant in engraving
the reference number inside the case back of their watches at the time your watch was made (late 50's). It can be frustrating. Bill
Thanks Bill. So how do people know the ref#?
Did they only indicate the ref# on warrantee paper and catalog maybe?