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Here's some photos. It's from AI factory. Manual winding movement. Not much else is known.
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AI VC American1921 Historiques
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I'm trying to get the dealer to see how thick it is
But it doesnt look half bad
Thickness looks decent if a little plumper than the real deal. Gen photo here:Here's some photos. It's from AI factory. Manual winding movement. Not much else is known.
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Eh. I get it. I mean, it looks passable from a distance and to people who don't know what it looks like. But tbh I'm never really fussed about a watch's backside. I mean, I rarely will ever take off a watch to show people. Especially watch collectors.
Wow, this is neat!
As for it being more thick than the gen, the autentic VC Historiques 1921 Is only 8.06 mm thick in the 40 mm version
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I'm not a modder, but looking at the case back, I'm sure we can remove the fake deco plate and shave off some more thickness to the watch.
Regarding this watch, my father wanted it, but then he changed his mind and wanted a pelagos 42 instead (I know, huge difference), so I didn't end up buying it.
Regarding this watch, my father wanted it, but then he changed his mind and wanted a pelagos 42 instead (I know, huge difference), so I didn't end up buying it.
You nailed it, the gen movement is 2.8 mm according to that Hodinkee article I linked before.
Anyway, the rep movement is pretty nice compared to the Gen which is this
Very very big difference and of course I am not judging...
I for sure am not a Diver guy, but the Pelagos especially is one of the watch I really don't like...
You should have pressured him to buy the Vacheron...
Watches like the VC can be given to sons and grandsons, solid gold, really a jewel.
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He liked the Vacheron and the idea of wearing it, especially to drive around, but since he's been retired, he's a exclusive polo/shorts or loose shirt/jeans kinda guy, I think he just thought the VC would be out of place with his outfits (even though I told him not to give a crap and that old man privilege is wearing whatever the hell he wanted)You nailed it, the gen movement is 2.8 mm according to that Hodinkee article I linked before.
Anyway, the rep movement is pretty nice compared to the Gen which is this
Very very big difference and of course I am not judging...
I for sure am not a Diver guy, but the Pelagos especially is one of the watch I really don't like...
You should have pressured him to buy the Vacheron...
Watches like the VC can be given to sons and grandsons, solid gold, really a jewel.
The fun fact about that movement is that it is used in VC's Traditionalle Small Seconds, only rotated... hahaha
Indeed looks thicker but still quite well built. Hope the movement is stable.
Would you be able to request Sead to measure the thickness and dimension of case ?
IT this one ?
Vendesi Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921 per 816 € da un Venditore privato su Chrono24
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Annuncio: 816 € Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921, Quadrante; Numero di referenza 82035; Condizione Ottimo; Luogo: Svizzera
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The price (800 EUR ) seems even fine for a watch of this caliber (literally ! )
Yes the price is indeed fine. However, there isn't a good base for this dial unless this AIF rep is a worthly one.IT this one ?
Vendesi Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921 per 816 € da un Venditore privato su Chrono24
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Annuncio: 816 € Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921, Quadrante; Numero di referenza 82035; Condizione Ottimo; Luogo: Svizzera
The price (800 EUR ) seems even fine for a watch of this caliber (literally ! )
I just got it and it measures 9.5mm. It looks a lot thicker than it actually is.