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value of 1900s? 1920s? Exploding Numbers Curvex 18k VC?
Hi. Sorry I don't drop by much. Usually at the Rolex forums. But I've had an opportunity to consider a vintage VC with a curvex case and exploding/exaggerated art deco style numbers.... and would appreciate a low/high value estimate of one in good condition (no ... I don't have pictures yet but promise to post them when I do). Just a basic ballpark. PM me a note value can't be discussed in this forum. Thanks.

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Please send valuations by PM...
By: WHL : April 15th, 2010-20:24
Since so much will depend upon the originality and condition of the piece it will be hard for people to give you an idea of what it is worth without at least a photo. I also recommend that you seek out results from auction houses for comparable pieces...t...
A general response....
By: Tick Talk : April 16th, 2010-08:47
The description of "curvex" came from a Gruen design of the 1930s that was a continuation of the rectangular watch theme popular at the time. A true "curvex" watch is just that...curved. The case curves to match the shape of the wrist. Many other manufact...
Nice Driver's Watch
By: Tick Talk : April 16th, 2010-19:13
Wow, that must be an unusual piece! Not to be stubborn, but for the interested lurkers, that still wouldn't be a "curvex", although often the driver's watches are referred to as such. Gruen's concept was a polyplan movement (apologies to Movado for steali...
1920's
By: Tick Talk : April 17th, 2010-08:39
OK, now we have something to go on! The case number puts it around 1924-1925. The movement serial number that you have provided is also right on the period and probably of 9 lignes in size. The hinged back case and painted radial arabics on the dial are t...