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Does anyone know this caliber? (Vintage VC)

  1. Yakinas Feb 18, 2022

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    Hello everyone.

    I would like to ask for everyone's wisdom.
    The caliber of the watch I bought,
    I can't find the same one on the internet.
    Is it a fake or a real one?

    If you know anything about this, please let me know!
     
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  2. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Feb 18, 2022

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    I am not well-versed in vintage V&C but I think that the movement is likely authentic. However, the serial number seems to suggest that the movement dates to pre-1925, which seems too early for the design of the case and dial. Additionally, my intuition is that the movement looks quite large for a wristwatch caliber. Do you know the diameter of the movement? Also, do you have a photo of the inside of the case-back?
     
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  3. Yakinas Feb 18, 2022

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    Thank you very much.
    I will upload pictures of the case back later.
    This is the only photo I have now.
     
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  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 18, 2022

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    I agree with @DirtyDozen12 that it is likely a re-cased pocket watch movement.

    The dial was produced much later than the other components of the watch.
     
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  5. TheGreekPhysique Feb 18, 2022

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    Dial appears to be from 40’s and I believe should be powered by the cal. 453 which this is not.
     
  6. vc fans Mar 22, 2022

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    hands and crown both not original.
    dial at least refinished.
    could you share case size without crown ?