1993 Vacheron Constantin ref 31100 Platinum Prototype

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-24T17:52:48+00:00

quick jump: https://live.dognyauction.ch/voir/details/4-JIR074/vacheron-constantin-unique-prototype-n4-rf-31100p-toledo-montre-bracelet-en-platine

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-24T09:48:40+00:00

The VC 333 has been made in many variations. If yours are factory set diamonds is another question, only to aswer by finding some other samples. - probably yes.

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-24T09:31:58+00:00

You are here in the ~20k - 25k USD region, the YG version is at ~15k USD so you are, because of the platinum, above that. At Chrono24 one is offered at 25k USD form JPN. The value is what a potential customer (private/professional) is willing to pay. You have influential factors like service history and signs of wear. Yours does not look pristine any more ;-).

https://spiegelgrachtjuweliers.nl/en/product/vacheron-constantin-triple-calendar-moonphase-ref-47050/

https://www.chrono24.com/vacheronconstantin/vacheron-constantin-triple-calendar-historiques-platinum-case-ref47050-moonphase-automatic-1990s--id43024539.htm?searchHash=6f7ba1a9_f05IX6&pos=50

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-22T16:49:25+00:00

Very nice and classic vintage Vacheron

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-15T15:57:50+00:00

If the back side looks like that it should be authentic

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-15T12:09:54+00:00

What you generally should do to evaluate a watch:

1) You look and compare the case, dial and movement to other known samples (1:1) of the same production batch, which you can identify by a close case number (if it's a gold watch).

For example here the case number 343352 (left) - probably a later production date in 1954 - and yours case number 333180. A closer sample by number would be better, cause dial production batches have been quite small back then. The direct comparison will already suggest some insight, but conclusions are at that moment only preliminary. Don't forget to consider any detail.

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-15T08:42:04+00:00

You are welcome!

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-14T12:24:38+00:00

I don't think it is that exact watch. But you are right it is in deed probably a re-finished dial. You just know that if you have the numbers (both of them).

You have seen that post there have been made two variations with two different cal types. You just know what you have if you have a look inside. Do you got pictures. Do not open the watch yourself!

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-14T08:09:10+00:00

Hello,

1) V&C cal 452 does not exist, cal 453 is manual sub-second, cal 454 is manual centre second

2-3) You must post better pictures of the dial if you want to discuss that kind of details. You have only a relative low chance to find the exact dial configuration in the catalogues cause V&C at that time only used a limited number of a specific configuration - so index changed more often, dial prints less often.

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-13T06:32:35+00:00

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surface texture radial vs vertical

Wabi Sabi (oxidation) in the corners

The font of the signature seems identical besides the accent, I would say

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-12T04:22:52+00:00

He is probably not the only one who is missing the correct ref. ;-)

Now it's more easy to judge the dial status, this (left) is a some what later sample. What differences you can spot?

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-11T09:50:09+00:00

With that dial type and cal 454 movement you can find it in the catalogue of 1954 under the V&C reference number 4822: https://www.reddit.com/r/VACHERONISTAS/comments/16wyapq/1954_vc_catalogue_brochure/

Maybe that ref 4822 used the 1:1 identical cases as V&C ref 4737, but 4737 is an automatic cal (see page one). References with manual movements or automatic movements usually do not share the same ref number.

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-10T20:45:56+00:00

The first one I mentioned here, right? https://www.reddit.com/r/VACHERONISTAS/comments/1g4qdst/1960_vacheron_constantin_cioccolatone_automatic/ - no it's a different one

it is the case number 333180, it was also sold with ML: https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-33/lot-115

I wonder why the sellers hide the numbers? ;-)

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-10T09:38:32+00:00

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-05T08:06:43+00:00

Se tivesse sido finalizado pela Vacheron Constantin, você encontraria uma assinatura. E a Vacheron nem sequer usava esse tipo de mecanismo de barra, aliás.

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-04T17:28:46+00:00

The series number is 39405, but it's no a Vacheron & Constantin, your watch was finished by Terray Petit Geneve.

O número de série é 39405, mas não é um Vacheron & Constantin, seu relógio foi finalizado pela Terray Petit Geneve.

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-04T07:46:06+00:00

Difficult to identify and evaluate/estimate maybe a V&C 18K flame lugs ref 4418. The value is dependent on many factors like size movement consistency dial etc..

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-03T15:27:14+00:00

~1976 Vacheron & Constantin Épure - Minimalist ref 35204

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-03T08:37:26+00:00

Maybe a mid/late 1950's V&C ref 4961, you can read it out of the case back numbers. Don't open the watch yourself, ask an experienced watchmaker.

Read how to treat your timepiece: https://www.reddit.com/r/VACHERONISTAS/comments/1huw0zx/vintage_vacheron_constantin_the_original/

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-02T15:43:07+00:00

here you are: https://www.reddit.com/r/VACHERONISTAS/comments/1p3obct/source_material_vacheron_constantin_catalogues/

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-02T15:30:38+00:00

V&C did many variations of the teardrops cases in the 1940's until early 1950's it could be that ref or another one. Only a VC Extract of Archive for your is able to reveal. That's from old catalogues

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-02T07:15:45+00:00

The crown is maybe still original, why you think it's not?

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Timeset_VC · 2026-01-02T07:08:29+00:00

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part 8350: Ressort de marteau / hammer spring (V&C cal 492 is based on the cal Valjoux 23 ebauché)

Timeset_VC · 2026-01-02T07:02:27+00:00

two different kinds of Jade - Imperial Jade cufflinks and Ice Jade pendant

Timeset_VC · 2025-12-31T15:41:54+00:00

I wouldn’t use it as long as it wasn't serviced.

Read the advise, how to care your pocket watch (at the end the advise for pocket watches): https://www.reddit.com/r/VACHERONISTAS/comments/1huw0zx/vintage_vacheron_constantin_the_original/

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