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A new reference to add to the list of sub-second automatics
While poking around the official VC website today, in particular the FiftySix collection, I was amazed to find a new photo uploaded only yesterday. Those that recall the launch of this new line in January will recall that inspiration for the case style was attributed to the ref 6073 Automatic, with its distinctive quarter-Maltese Cross lugs. The "new" photo is indeed of a ref 6073, but one quite different than any other you have seen before or are likely to see. Dear reader, having already plowed through this article, I leave it to you to share my astonishment:
VC photo
With its curved "AUTOMATIC" script and Maltese lugs, this model should date from 1955. This would fit with the introduction of the cal 1019 centre-seconds automatic in 1956, which signalled the end of V&C's sub-second automatics. That is, at least until the FiftySix line takes advantage of features already present in the base cal 1326 for a sub-seconds indication ;-)
Edit: in my enthusiasm for the vintage watch, I shouldn't neglect to credit the new cal 2160 tourbillon as being the first sub-seconds automatic for VC since 1955!
The Forgotten Calibers: Vacheron & Constantin Sub-Second Automatics
History of V&C Automatics V&C’s first automatic wrist watch was introduced in 1951, the 12-ligne bumper-winding caliber 477 with central seconds. Like all of their calibers since 1938, it was based upon a rough-finished ebauche from their movement supplie...
Thank you so very much for that...
Enlightening and educational post. Indeed this should be added to the pantheon of true collectors’ pieces. Wonderful read. Julian
Thanks a lot for this in depth report and huge congratulations for this treasure.
Your new timepiece is really stunning (shape, style, dial... everything in fact!). Even the word “automatic” is perfectly integrated and not disturbing at all (some today’s brands should learn from the past). If 34 of this model were made in 1954, do you ...
Alas, I don't know
The numbers for 1954 were provided by Antiquorum. V&C introduced several new models in 1955 to celebrate their bicentennial, which must have occupied the design and production teams a good deal. They also split their supply of the cal. 498 between two ref...
Maybe Alexandre Ghotbi (Alex nickname on this forum) should be able to help you (us) about this question in my opinion
You should send him a PM with your question. Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks for the suggestion
Alex is a great friend and resource on things VC. My experience from The Hour Lounge was that VC wouldn't answer such questions but perhaps I should reach out to the Heritage Dept and see if that policy has changed.
Great post!
Thank you for the presentation! Again, congrats on a lovely watch! Best Blomman
Wonderful, educational post
Wonderful watch as well. Love the dial color, the case shape and depth; everything! All the best, Alex
A new reference to add to the list of sub-second automatics
While poking around the official VC website today, in particular the FiftySix collection, I was amazed to find a new photo uploaded only yesterday. Those that recall the launch of this new line in January will recall that inspiration for the case style wa...
I second your excitement Tick-Talk.........
I am really enjoying this vintage Vacheron. If VC re-issues a modern piece similar looking to yours, mine, or the one above I'd be super excited! Though I am doubtful that they will be able to capture the look of our pieces within the current the 56 line ...
At times like this I am glad to be an aficionado of the Ampersand
and thus avoiding critique of modern offerings ;-) Vintage is another matter! You may enjoy analyzing the dial of this 4956, found on another sales forum :-0 Obviously refinished, and a shame to have obliterated the AUTOMATIC script, but I also suspect th...
I am very lucky to see the content you released a few years ago. I would like to ask, are the parts between 498 and 1071 universal?
I am very lucky to see the content you released a few years ago. I would like to ask, are the parts between 498 and 1071 universal?
Do you mean interchangeable?
The dimensions of these two movements differs ever so slightly so main components such as base plate, winding rotor and mainspring barrel aren’t interchangeable between these movements. Some items do share the same part numbers, ie, regulator spring, wind...
I would say yes
because they share the same part number. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
AP caliber 2070
AP also used the automatic caliber . VC caliber1071=AP caliber2071 caliber1070 maybe=caliber2070 photos from 1stdibs ...
Is this a sub-seconds watch?
Thanks for sharing these images, I'm assuming it has central seconds? Many years ago, in the Purists days, someone declared they had determined only about 200 calibre 2070s were produced by AP between 1959 and 1961 but I can't confirm this. Audemars Pigue...
sure
credit:1stdibs Hi.Do you have any information about snake on vintage V&C ? Please see my post ...
