lsmith
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Is this a true statement?
"Certain LeCoultre watches were manufactured with V&C mvts, always bearing the VXN mark. In some instances, one will find a "LeCoultre-Vacheron & Constantin" case signature in addition (typically on some diamond dial models), but the lack of such signature has nothing to do with mvt manufacture. Even the LC-V&C signed cases were produced by LeCoultre, but with VXN mvts. Much as some may prefer an additional signature, it is incorrect to dismiss a watch as non-Vacheron if the case is not marked as well. The VXN mark is definitive of mechanism origin."
I came across this description on an auction description (not ebay) and I believe this is not correct. My understanding is that the VXN is an export code which was applied by both JLC and Vacheron. This auctioneer represents that all JLC movements with this mark came from Vacheron. This goes against everything I have ever heard in all my time collecting and reserching the history of watches.
I can supply the website with the auction catalog and lot numbers is anyone is interested. I would like to hear from from the forum members as to the verasity of the statement and your feelings on such representations in auction descriptions.
Is this a true statement?
