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Mismatched V&C Aluminum parts watches on the market
Nov 28, 2018,08:34 AM
I'm updating this article because over the past few years I've come across a couple of early V&C aluminium watches with mismatched cases and movements, first on eBay and most recently on a Montreal auction site. VC Heritage Department has confirmed that cases and movements did not leave the factory together. I'll provide serial numbers by pm to anyone interested but the best advice is to query any vintage watch with VC before purchase.
As always, I attempted to alert the seller. Ironically, this article was quoted as proof of authenticity by the auction house so I'm adding a post-script.
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Vacheron's Amazing Aluminum Watch
By: Tick Talk : December 21st, 2008-22:03
The acquisition of a new watch is always an exciting moment, and this one is all the more so for several reasons. Firstly, it is a Vacheron & Constantin and my first pocket watch. Secondly, it has a very special Canadian connection between a mining resour...
Dear Dean thank you for great post
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 22nd, 2008-01:24
This rare marvels are always fascinating as well as story behind them Congratulations and all the best Damian
Thank you for this post, Dean...
By: WHL : December 22nd, 2008-21:25
There is a lot of history in your article, and your pointing out discrepancies in the sources is a great service. I hope you can get an answer about the Alcan employee. I once had a vintage Vacheron that was given as a gift for 25 years of service to a Sw...
Woww...Vacheron Reverso??
By: Jacky : December 23rd, 2008-19:54
I really never knew that did happen....wow...i need to study more history of the industry. Thanks for sharing. Its good knowledge. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Regards
That is worth a story too!
By: Tick Talk : December 24th, 2008-07:15
The cooperation between JLC and Vacheron is well known, although I'm tired of reading about misnamed LeCoultre-Vacheron pieces simply because they shared the VXN importation marks. But this story about Patek and JLC would be very interesting to know.
alcan Vacheron Constantin needle
By: gregoire : February 19th, 2009-18:36
Hello have a Aluminium Watch so where is possible to find a small and big needle for this watch ,the watch is complete with case and leather sleeve thanks gregoire
Mismatched V&C Aluminum parts watches on the market
By: Tick Talk : November 28th, 2018-08:34
I'm updating this article because over the past few years I've come across a couple of early V&C aluminium watches with mismatched cases and movements, first on eBay and most recently on a Montreal auction site. VC Heritage Department has confirmed th...
Serial numbers
By: michaelalfarela : September 16th, 2021-04:26
Is it possible for you to send me those serials?