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Welcome to the forum Hugh....
The watch you are considering has the reference number 47200. Both versions have the same movement and case, but different dial designs. The first one shown was the original design and the second was an update from around 2002. The reference was probably retired from production around 2005.
It has an automatic movement on a ebauche from JLC.
I'm sure that if you search out that reference number you will find other examples for sale, though they are all going to be on the preowned market, so I urge you to take care and do you due diligence before committing to a particular watch (assume that you will have to service it/make sure that there are box and papers/etc).
Good luck with the hunt.
Bill
Patrimony Power Reserve White Gold - Can anyone help me with the models?
Hi all! Im looking at purchasing my first proper watch and whilst it will proably be a pre-owned lower end model this will still be quite a big investment for me. I have always like Vacheron but fell in love with the 1755 Jubilee in white gold / platinum ...
Welcome to the forum Hugh....
The watch you are considering has the reference number 47200. Both versions have the same movement and case, but different dial designs. The first one shown was the original design and the second was an update from around 2002. The reference was probably ...
That's the one!
The nice thing about the JLC is that you can get it in a stainless steel case, which makes the cost of entry very reasonable. The VC watches above are white gold. Bill
"which makes the cost of entry very reasonable"
Indeed, Bill. That's why I could get one
Box and papers question......
This is perhaps, probably a stupid question but how important is it to have box and papers when buying a timepiece, couldn't one get archive papers for example? Does it affect the price significantly? What if the box and papers were lost during moving to ...
B&P
For long-term investment potential, B&P is very important IMHO, as it represents the ideal collector's desire. Unfortunately, there is only one Certificate of Origin issued, which comes with a new watch. For a substantial fee, VC will issue a new Certific...
Thank you tick-talk....
would the Archives certificate not be enough? I ask because I have a AP RO, B series of which the box and papers were lost/misplaced during moving from Switzerland to Australia. Thanks. Francois
VC doesn't issue an Extract from the Archives...
Unlike Patek Philippe, IWC and others (possibly AP, I don't know), VC discontinued issuing an extract from the archives some 20 years ago. Now, only the process I've described is available which requires you send your watch for examination and pay shippin...
Thanks all!
Thank you all very much for your informative responses! I am quite handy on google and can usually track down the info I need but I find it quite tought to find info about the older watches. There are just a few pages of watches for sale (that are all pre...