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for the limited purpose of member education.  There are some great resources here to help with research, in this case Best Of The Hour Lounge Wrist Chronographs.


The movement is an early version of the Valjoux 22 trying to pass itself off as the V&C Calibre 15''' sourced from Reymond Freres.  Watch fakers like to select the more obscure periods to base their creations, relying on a lack of authenticated examples and research materials to catch the unwary.


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Vacheron Constantin Monopusher Chronograph

 
By: Prashant_15 : November 2nd, 2023-20:55
Moderator edit: "Replica - Fake watches: WatchProSite does not permit posting links or references to counterfeit/replica watches. Pictures are likewise not permitted except for the limited purpose of revealing the fake. Misrepresentation of authenticity, ...  

Not sure what else we can provide that VC itself cannot.

 
By: vitalsigns : November 2nd, 2023-21:47
The dial printing and style does not seem legit, nor similar to any pieces accepted as genuine. The movement is very crude, much too crude for VC; and AFAIK, VC has never signed its name across a bridge like that. VC would never have been part of the Holy... 

Of academic interest

 
By: Tick Talk : November 3rd, 2023-14:17
Although forum policy generally forbids posting counterfeit timepieces, there has to be leeway for us to examine and discuss the elements that establish this diagnosis, particularly with regards to vintage V&C timepieces which are so vulnerable to being a... 

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By: Tick Talk : November 3rd, 2023-22:33
for the limited purpose of member education. There are some great resources here to help with research, in this case Best Of The Hour Lounge Wrist Chronographs . The movement is an early version of the Valjoux 22 trying to pass itself off as the V&C Calib... 

Thank you!

 
By: Prashant_15 : November 4th, 2023-22:34
Thanks vitalsigns and tick tock! I too was surprised they gave it back. The boutique manager was also surprised as he used to work for JLC and they kept the watch if it were similar in circumstances. All vacheron said was counterfeit. Was wondering if may...