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Help me with my dial - vintage 44001

 

Hello all - this is a 90's patrimony in white gold reference 44001.


The dial is very intriguing - it shimmers tremendously depending on the light. Going from light silver to nearly black. Does anyone know what is the dial made of? 
it could be slate (but I've never seen a 3D slate dial by VC), could be meteorite (but I guess would it have a different reference number). Thanks for the help !

















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By: Zorglub : August 17th, 2024-16:31
Thanks so much - really helpful. Any idea what the textured dial is made of: metal not some sort of stone? BTW I had the watch serviced by VC a few years ago and they had to change the Gyromax (ouch!)

Ref 2050

 
By: Tick Talk : August 17th, 2024-23:16
this example is circa 1972 just after V&C began a new 4-digit model numbering system.

Can't say for certain

 
By: Tick Talk : August 17th, 2024-16:27
but my guess is that the dial is metal textured with a "bark" finish. Very attractive
By: Zorglub : August 17th, 2024-16:52
Just to add some info for other owners, the caliber is definitely 1121. As for when it was made, my case is number 489559 - I was thinking it was easy 90s but I read on the other posts it may be from the 70s?

could be later as these ran to 90s …

 
By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : August 18th, 2024-14:48
do you have pictures of hallmarks? on case. then can tell you precisely . fell free to cover serial

A reminder

 
By: Tick Talk : August 18th, 2024-17:46
the & tells all: www.watchprosite.com ...  

Interesting dial

 
By: BDW : August 19th, 2024-17:10
I think it is most likely white gold. Please see my thread below (another piece I obtained from the 70s with the same dial). When I am next in NYC I will stop by the boutique and likely order an abstract. www.watchprosite.com Enjoy yours! ...