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Looking for information about this model
At an auction recently I saw this nice VC, and was about to bid, until I had a mixed feeling popping up. The crown is not original which can be easily spotted, but the dial particularly caught my attention: I had never seen before "Malta Cross" indexes at 3, 6, 9 & 12, also because the size of the cross matches exactly the logo.
I ended up not participating to the auction but out of curiosity would someone have information on such dials and / or on this model (presumably from the 60's) - sorry no other picture available ?
I ended up not participating to the auction but out of curiosity would someone have information on such dials and / or on this model (presumably from the 60's) - sorry no other picture available ?
Looking for information about this model
At an auction recently I saw this nice VC, and was about to bid, until I had a mixed feeling popping up. The crown is not original which can be easily spotted, but the dial particularly caught my attention: I had never seen before "Malta Cross" indexes at...
Mmm, just did a quick search
And indeed only found one other watch with this feature. Obviously also could be incorrect… Br, Dirk ...
VC made a lot of odd ball dials during this era
- After 1950 as it has the applied maltese cross logo (but need to see case and movement numbers) - Possibly wrong handset (both minute and second hands much longer than minute track; second hand not counterweighted) - Aftermarket buckle and crown - I sus...
