Vacheron Constantin

Thanks for the info!

The abstract came back from 1946, and the numbers line up appropriately for movement and SN. I actually believe the buckle to be original, not because of my personal knowledge, because when I picked up my watch from the boutique after service/restoration they were kind enough to put a similar 4240 from 1945 next to the 4241. They had identical buckles. It is possible that they put a later buckle on the 4240, but seems unlikely that they would be identical. Also, I have a significant amount of experience dealing with antique leather and restoration. I can promise that the band is much older than the 80's, and it clearly had not been swapped in a very long time, judging by the amount of gunk that was inside the pins...etc. I agree that the band is most probably not original given that it is not branded VC. Also, the pictures are difficult to tell but the clasp is rose gold. The watch has since been restored by VC. I returned the watch for service/restoration/provenance, because VC would not refinish a watch incorrectly, and it seems like they produced these with many different dial variations. I wanted to make sure it was done correctly. They really did a great job with it! See attached pics next to the 4240 and with an updated band.

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My first vintage VC. 4241

By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-12:37

Hello All, This is my very first post. I apologize in advance for my ignorance. I recently acquired what I believe to be a rose gold VC 4241 at auction. Per the auction house the watch would work for 24 hours then stop. I rolled the dice and made the buy....

Welcome to WPS, and sorry you had to go through all of the above after winning the auction! We have a number of VC experts here, I hope someone can provide some useful feedback. Cheers. [nt]

By: FabR : October 3rd, 2020-15:09

Thank you!

By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-16:08

It could have definitely been worse. I have been dealing with antiques for a while and I was actually pleasantly surprised. I expected to have to send it to VC immediately.

I cant help but want to say thank you for the nice pictures of that lovely

By: Reuven Malter : October 3rd, 2020-15:11

Watch and welcome to the forum!

Thank you....

By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-16:23

Seems like this site is full of knowledgeable collectors.

Well, until now, noone could help you ;-) jk [nt]

By: Reuven Malter : October 3rd, 2020-16:33

My sense is the dial's refinished . . .

By: Dr No : October 3rd, 2020-17:32

. . . which, if confirmed by our resident VC experts, should be your guide. If it was represented as authentic but proves otherwise, you might consider returning it. Cordially, Art

I would be surprised if it was.

By: msherma5 : October 3rd, 2020-17:44

The condition of the rest of the watch appears to be original. Original (or very old and brittle) broken down band, and the pusher was stuck in. It was not represented by the specific type of watch (4241)...etc. I don't think anyone took the time in the p...

My experience is almost entirely with Omega, but . . .

By: Dr No : October 3rd, 2020-18:00

. . . please compare your dial against these images from our files. You'll find at least three points of reference where they diverge from yours. I hope our resident experts will be here soon to issue an authoritative opinion. Art ...

Excellent Eye....

By: msherma5 : October 4th, 2020-04:41

I see the date numbers on the outer ring are flipped around the circumference starting at 9, the roman numerals are mounted vertically in the three and nine position in the picture you are showing, and the small dial has marks for individual seconds inste...

Off topic.. But is that the Don Pancho? [nt]

By: LS : October 4th, 2020-16:37

The gist of your comment is unclear - can you . . .

By: Dr No : October 4th, 2020-17:08

. . . elaborate? Thanks, Art

In the first photo, the watch closest to the hand looks like the Don Pancho minute repeater that was auctioned last year.

By: LS : October 4th, 2020-17:56

Did someone here pick it up? Or is that first photo a stock photo.

Ah, I understand now. Yes, that's the VC labeled 'Don Pancho' by . . .

By: Dr No : October 4th, 2020-18:15

. . . collectors, although I've no idea why.

Vacheron would take good care of this watch if you had it serviced. [nt]

By: LS : October 4th, 2020-05:07

No doubt....

By: msherma5 : October 4th, 2020-05:43

I am planning on sending it in at some point. I am just really enjoying wearing it at the moment.

Triple Calendars from Vacheron are exquisite. Congratulations and welcome here. [nt]

By: amanico : October 4th, 2020-22:34

A bit of encouraging info....

By: msherma5 : October 6th, 2020-08:24

I took the watch to the high end watch dealer in my area. He opened the back, to get the numbers, and said the watch is completely original. His hypothesis is that is sat in someones drawer for 50 years. I asked if it was OK to run/wear and he said it wou...

Great News!

By: msherma5 : September 22nd, 2021-10:10

I finally received the watch back from the VC Boutique yesterday. It looks amazing! They did a great job with it. Here are a couple photos. One with a 4240 from the house collection. Now I just need the new band to arrive! ...

Great photo

By: Tick Talk : September 26th, 2021-00:20

Thanks for sharing your spa story.

ca 1945 vintage

By: aaron_c : September 30th, 2021-22:41

Hi. I own multiple vintage VCs from this era. Based on the serial number on the case, this watch was probably produced in 1945. It's important to confirm that the movement serial number is also from 1945, but I couldn't read it in your photos. The case an...

Thanks for the info!

My first vintage VC. 4241

Welcome to WPS, and sorry you had to go through all of the above after winning the auction! We have a number of VC experts here, I hope someone can provide some useful feedback. Cheers. [nt]

Thank you!

I cant help but want to say thank you for the nice pictures of that lovely

Thank you....

Well, until now, noone could help you ;-) jk [nt]

My sense is the dial's refinished . . .

I would be surprised if it was.

My experience is almost entirely with Omega, but . . .

Excellent Eye....

Off topic.. But is that the Don Pancho? [nt]

The gist of your comment is unclear - can you . . .

In the first photo, the watch closest to the hand looks like the Don Pancho minute repeater that was auctioned last year.

Ah, I understand now. Yes, that's the VC labeled 'Don Pancho' by . . .

Vacheron would take good care of this watch if you had it serviced. [nt]

No doubt....

Triple Calendars from Vacheron are exquisite. Congratulations and welcome here. [nt]

A bit of encouraging info....

Great News!

Great photo

ca 1945 vintage

Thanks for the info!

Not to worry

Great Info