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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: valhom on January 14, 2014, 11:32:16 AM
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Can you tell if this is a fake or authentic? The band says 14k gold filled, but I don't know if the band caem with the watch originally, is the metal purity of a watch part always stamped on the outside or could it be stamped where it says how many jewels it has and the serial number when you open it up? Thanks.
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Not sure but I think the case is usually marked outside and is separate from the movement !!
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These article should help you
http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Spot-a-Genuine-Vintage-Vacheron-Wristwatch-/10000000010317365/g.html (http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Spot-a-Genuine-Vintage-Vacheron-Wristwatch-/10000000010317365/g.html)
They have a site!
http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/ (http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/)
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You need to open the watch and see where the movement was made and how it was made.
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Looks fine to me, though slightly suffering from use / age. Kreisler bracelet / strap.
Case appears to have some gold content but might be plated.
Great maker. Similar to Patek Philippe as being classy, understated.
I actually like these straps.