I have not seen another yet and I couldn't find much about this 458/1B except from Dean on THL who noted that this one is an early version of the 458 which is based on the cushion shaped 457. I understand the 458/3B with a pith fork regulator is more fami...
I don't see it as being rare. I just performed a quick search and found no less than five similar (teardrop) models with cal. 458/xx calibers. Regards, Tony C.
Mine is the only one out there, that is what I meant by rare, thank you so much for your quick search and post, great you noticed and thank you for your interst...Paul C.
The crown seems to be an unfortunate replacement and the second hand is too short; you need to have it authenticated by V&C and you need to open the case to check out the numbers. Only V&C archives can verify and issue a Certificate where you can ...
case match then we can indeed say it is a rare bird 14k doesn't come up often on these movements in this layout. As well I noticed there isn't any Swiss on the dial any indication as to a replacement dial ?
can be ordered through an authorized V&C(VC) dealer in your area, call them and give them the case # and movement #; they will charge you up to $200 and you will have to wait 4-6 weeks to get a response; if the case and movement match, then they will ...
Thank you social1 for all your responses and seems Iam going to refrain from buying it since I found reference 33084 in mint condition . what do you think about Vacheron Constantin 33084 ?
If the numbers don’t match (ie they don't send you back the production year as each movement and caseback numbers were paired together) then you know its not a legitimate piece (ie paired together from two watches or a fake etc), if they do then you know ...