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Great ideas, but of course...
a numbers check on this piece wouldn't reveal anything about the dial. The other issue of franken watches with cobbled parts from JLC and V&C ebauches can also fool an archival records check as long as they've retained the part with the legit serial number. It is part of the recipe for due-diligence for sure, as you've mentioned.
The ultimate buyer's guarantee would be for a seller to include a Certificate of Authenticity from VC, but the cost of this service (and the time involved) doesn't make it feasible for most sellers. Still, I question those with high-priced vintage pieces in their inventory for years, priced well above recent auction values so they are not likely to move quickly either, yet can't find the time to go through this process.
Fleabay Alert
By: Tick Talk : April 28th, 2012-16:23
The model featured is a 1935 Jubilee wrist watch issued to commemorate 150 years of V&C history (at the time it was believed their patrimony began in 1785). The Great Depression had severely strained the Manufacture so this limited series was constructed ...
3 red flags
By: walidk : April 29th, 2012-04:24
Yes!!! I quite like these exercises: 1. The Roman numerals: I have seen a number of variations on this model, but not with Roman numerals. In any case, if it were to follow V&C trends the numerals would most likely be at 12,3,6, and 9 with markers on ...
Congratulations to both!
By: Tick Talk : April 29th, 2012-10:44
Yes, indeed, all the relevant points were covered very well. Bill is an old hand at spotting these, and Walid I'm so pleased that you were able to find the references that led to such astute observations! Perhaps some day we can greatly reduce the amount ...
Thanks!
By: walidk : April 29th, 2012-13:07
Coming from you, its an honour! But the problem is more of a catch-22 than anything. The more information put out there about the pieces, the history, and how to spot fakes, the more 'educated' their sellers become. Looking at some postings on the bay, yo...
Redial
By: lsmith : April 29th, 2012-16:25
Yep, the redial should have been pointed out. And yes, it is an expert buyer/seller, who should know better. The hands, crown and case look pretty good though. Not worth the asking price, but not the most overpriced V&C on the bay for sure. I just saw...
Found a reference Alex
By: Tick Talk : April 30th, 2012-19:04
Pg 126 of Cologni's Secrets of Vacheron Constantin tells this story, which I've partially excerpted here... ...Time seemed to smile on Vacheron Constantin in 1935, which everyone believed would be the last of the dark years. In that year the firm, which s...
