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Valjoux vs Lemania
May 12, 2020,09:26 AM
This from watch-wiki.net:
In the 1940's, Lemania and Omega worked together on a project called "27 CHRO C12" to develop a 27 mm diameter chronograph with a 12-hour register. Lead by Albert Piguet and Jaques Reymond, this project resulted in the 1942 launch of the Lemania 2310, called Calibre 321 by Omega.
The Valjoux 22 and similar Valjoux 71 are chronograph movements produced by Valjoux and later ETA for 60 years, from 1914 through 1974.
So your ref 4178 has the VC calibre 434, which was based on the Valjoux 22. Nothing to do with Lemania.
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Brothers in arms: my VC Chronos
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-03:06
70 years apart, but powered by the same engine, the Lemania 2310. Both watches have many things in common: The 30-minute chronograph, dial layout, tachymeter scale, the fancy lugs. But both have their very own personality. The Cornes de Vache is a watch t...
A worthy grail
By: Tick Talk : May 11th, 2020-06:26
Not mine any longer though :-( ...
No regrets
By: Tick Talk : May 11th, 2020-14:53
it paid some bills ;-)
Both wonderful
By: George Gently : May 10th, 2020-03:41
for me the modern Historique (CdV) however, is an absolute dream. What an extremely fine watch oozing class. Thanks! Kind Regards, George
Thanks, George!
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-04:11
I own the CDV since 2018 and it is one of the watches I have on my wrist most often. It’s just so delicious to look at! Glad you like it, and thanks for your kind words. Daniel
I can unserstand that, Daniël.
By: George Gently : May 10th, 2020-04:49
I’d be obliged if you share pictures of your CdV more often with us. It’s indeed a sight to behold.
Fantastic duo
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 10th, 2020-04:54
that platinum CdV 🤤
The best!
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 10th, 2020-12:24
CdV and black dial duomtre chronograph really are my favorites right now, and maybe the enamel breguet . Oddly right now I am thinking of something for centennial of the 1921, they can't ignore that!
Ahh the 1921...
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-13:34
A constant obsession for me! There is hope... Cheers, Daniel
Wonderful!
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 10th, 2020-16:21
This one is splendid.. the rose gold really pops with the background.
Yes, the CDV is an absolute pleasure to wear
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-07:56
I wear it far more often than the 4178, which is reserved for special occasions. If I take the feedbacks so far as votes, the CDV has a 4-1 lead. Cheers, Daniel
Fantastic combo!
By: J K : May 10th, 2020-08:20
Funny enough, I prefer the older version though.
You have sharp eyes, mdg.
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-13:29
Frankly I have no ideas about the 3-6-9 on the minute register. Phone calls might be a good bet. I‘ll check with VC staff once they reopen. Thanks for watching!
that is the official version
By: Tick Talk : May 11th, 2020-06:31
as long-distance calls were billed in 3-minute increments. 9 minutes wouldn't cover a call between my wife and daughters!
I put this question forward to VC
By: mrds : May 11th, 2020-12:33
after all they have the history and the historians. I‘m curious what their explanation is. I‘ll keep you posted.
I hope the good people at VCs Heritage Dept
By: Tick Talk : May 12th, 2020-17:04
get back into the offices soon, there must be a bit of a backlog by now. While you wait, this is from Complicated Watches and their Repair by Donald de Carle, 1956 ...
Wow, what a wonderful VC!
By: mrds : May 10th, 2020-13:25
That guilloche dial, and sensual case... Top class! Thanks for sharing this with us, dear Juan! Daniel
Beautiful pieces
By: Tick Talk : May 11th, 2020-06:20
and not to nit pick but your 4178 has a 13-ligne Valjoux calibre 434 with 19 jewels I celebrate other differences, as well. Mention of the ampersand was already made, and along that theme, the ref 4178 is an original model and the CdV is a homage to the r...
Thanks, TickTalk, for the movement pic and additional info
By: mrds : May 11th, 2020-12:39
Beautiful movement in your 4178! You’re spot on with the info on the movement. The only point I‘m not sure is that you state a Valjoux Cal. 434, while I thought it to be a VC Cal. 434 based on Lemania‘s 2310. Could you explain the Valjoux connection? Than...
Valjoux vs Lemania
By: Tick Talk : May 12th, 2020-09:26
This from : In the 1940's, Lemania and Omega worked together on a project called "27 CHRO C12" to develop a 27 mm diameter chronograph with a 12-hour register. Lead by Albert Piguet and Jaques Reymond, this project resulted in the 1942 launch of the Leman...
👌🏻 [nt]
By: mrds : May 13th, 2020-11:24
Thanks a lot, Ed!
By: mrds : May 11th, 2020-23:21
Coming from you, those words count double 🙏