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A VXC movement!
Jun 04, 2021,14:52 PM
Yes, V&C used other ebauche factories and had stocks of these to use even after 1938. They had joined the trust of ebauche makers in 1926, Ebauches SA, and in 1932, the "superholding" Société Générale de Horlogerie Suisse SA, both of which distributed the production of ebauches and escapements from many companies. Even as late as 1935, V&C purchased an unused specialty tonneau machine from another factory in Reconvilliers, La Générale, for the production of shaped movements for wrist watches.
But I am also glad to see your photo of a VXC-marked movement!
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Dickens' words always touch people's heart, and contain hope in sadness.
By: teacher Sun : June 3rd, 2021-21:56
You told us a part of important history just now. I think the cooperation between VC and JLC was a win-win situation in those years. High quality ebauches are ready for the golden age after World War II. Unfortunately, there are very few VC's information ...
A real beauty!
By: Tick Talk : June 3rd, 2021-23:39
The movement will tell us if it was before or after JLC ;-) Your dial is very attractive with its use of electroplating. These figures from the Annales show just how limited production was during this period, and how the calibres were distributed. Note, h...
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By: Tick Talk : June 4th, 2021-02:30
in use from 1932 to 1941. Are you referring to a photo or model reference of 3861? The model reference 3861 was a very different watch! BTW, I've requested an explanation of the movement designation "17/24" from the good people at VC's Heritage Department...
I just guess it
By: teacher Sun : June 4th, 2021-04:29
because of the case number is close to the number provided by 《the world of vacheron constantin》, ref3861. Compared with the picture, the two VC have the same shape. so i guess its 3861 16 and 17 lignes / 12 and 15 douz What does Douz mean for ?
Well spotted
By: Tick Talk : June 4th, 2021-04:44
I see the photo reference 3861 on pg. 407 and agree it does indeed look like your watch, right down to the dial and hands, and case number only a few away from yours. Safe to assume your watch is from the same year of 1938, with a pre-JLC movement. Douz. ...
A VXC movement!
By: Tick Talk : June 4th, 2021-14:52
Yes, V&C used other ebauche factories and had stocks of these to use even after 1938. They had joined the trust of ebauche makers in 1926, Ebauches SA, and in 1932, the "superholding" Société Générale de Horlogerie Suisse SA, both of which distributed...