Help Vulcain chronograph dials

Mr Vo · Jun 8, 2026

Hi, this is a Vulcain Valjoux 22 chronograph dial. Initially, I thought it was a redial. But when my watchmaker zoomed in on the details of the dial, my thinking changed. It appears to be an original dial. What do the experts here think? Thanks

JimInOz · Jun 8, 2026

In know that dials from that era were not as precisely printed as dials are today, however I think this an older redial.

The tiny nick on the edge of the dial at 3 o'clock (use to index the dial for multiple colours).
The alingnment of Swiss Made.
The inconsistent weight to lettering and minute/second marks on the main and sub-dials.

Note that this is only my opinion based on the examples you've provided as I have no experience with vintage Vulcain chronos.

Waltesefalcon · Tues. 6:45am

I agree with Jim. There are enough little things to add up to a redial. That notch at 3:00 is telling.

Help Vulcain chronograph dials

Mr Vo

JimInOz

Waltesefalcon

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