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dial in great condition
Thanks for everyone's help. Actually, I fould the condition of the dial unbelievably good for a watch of this age. I think the dial may have been re-finished. Is it possible to do such a good job on the logo and applied numerals if the dial has been re-finished? Would like to hear your thoughts.
Regards
My first VC vintage watch
Hi Guys Just want to share with you my first vintage VC watch, actually my first vintage watch in any brands. This one come in 36mm diameter without the crown, uncommon for that era. I was told this was manufactured in 40's to 60's. Anyone can help me out...
Can't help you, but this is a superb catch, ivan!
I love this timeless design! Thanks for sharing, and I'm pretty sure someone will give you all the informations about it. Best, Nicolas
Congratulations on a vintage VC!
Hello Ivan, I love vintage VC's myself. I'm not particularly familiar with the case, but I notice it has a wide bezel. The dial looks like it is enamel, I really like the way the words stick out from it. The hands and dial look like the 40's-60's as someb...
Congrautlations, Ivan...
on your first (of hopefully many) vintage VC. The condition of the case and dial looks to be superb. I will try to find out the reference number when I get home to my reference materials. Bill
case # and movement #
Dear All thanks for the helpful info. This watch really triggered my passion into VC vintage, I never realize that vintage watches can be this charming and wearable at the same time. c# 323915, m# 493021 P453/3B. I am hooked now. Regards
I couldn't ID the reference number from my materials...
but with the case and movement numbers I'll ask VC to search their records as well as determine the date of production for your watch. Bill
No reference found but...
I have a picture of a similar model 36mm case with cal. 453/3B, but the caseback only shows a serial number and not a reference number. That, style/size of the piece and the case number suggests the early to mid 1950's. A few years later that caliber was ...
dial in great condition
Thanks for everyone's help. Actually, I fould the condition of the dial unbelievably good for a watch of this age. I think the dial may have been re-finished. Is it possible to do such a good job on the logo and applied numerals if the dial has been re-fi...