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I have a picture of cal 1003's cousin
It's a cal. 1006, which reverses the cal 1003 so the "back side" is now the dial side. VC had to reverse all the gears/wheels in order for the hour and minute hand to rotate "normally" (clockwise). The movement is gilt and engraved. It was only used in the "Stuctura" line and is from the late 1980s.
(sorry about the quality of this quick iPhone wristshot)
Vacheron Constantin - Picture of the 1003 movement taken today
This small movement is a true feast for the eyes... I could see the Historiques 1955 today so I shot its beautiful movement: Fx ...
I adore this movement
during my trip to Geneva last month, I was fortunate to sit next to Mr. Torres. I practically begged him to give me this movement in a platinum case. All I got was a wink and a few additional questions of my desires! Here is another example of this moveme...
I have a picture of cal 1003's cousin
It's a cal. 1006, which reverses the cal 1003 so the "back side" is now the dial side. VC had to reverse all the gears/wheels in order for the hour and minute hand to rotate "normally" (clockwise). The movement is gilt and engraved. It was only used in th...
I already mentioned it but I love this watch
and its movement is indeed really nice and so thin. The perfect dressy and elegant 2 hands watch imho. Cheers, Mark
This is one of the best photos I have seen of this movement....
which is beautiful in gold. Bill
