Vacheron Constantin 33201P "Tank" YG Onyx Dial with Extract from Archives
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Brand
Vacheron Constantin
Model
Rectangle
Reference
33201P
Year
1979
Serial
5xxxxxxxx
Movement
Manual Wind Cal.1003/1
Case
Material
Bracelet
Bracelet Length
Includes
Notes
Warranty
Shipping
*Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator leather overseas.
If you purchase from overseas, the strap will be replaced with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
-Description
Vacheron Constantin is a watch brand founded in 1755 in Geneva, Switzerland.
It is considered to be the oldest watch brand in the world that has continued uninterrupted since its inception.
Along with Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, it is said to be one of the three most luxurious watch brands in the world.
In Japan, they are sometimes referred to as the 'brand above the clouds'.
This Ref 33201P is a dress watch with a rectangular case reminiscent of Cartier's Tank watch.
The case is made of 18K yellow gold and measures 23 mm in width and 29 mm in height, the same size as the Tank men's size.
The dial is a very rare, black onyx dial.
The deep jet-black colour of this natural stone is different from the gloss of lacquer or enamel, even though they are also black.
The design is minimal and elegant, with only the gold Vacheron Constantin print on the jet-black colour.
The movement is a manual wind Cal. 1003/1.
This classically designed movement has existed since 1955 and is ultra-thin, measuring just 21mm in diameter and 1.64mm in thickness.
The movement has a hallmark of Geneva, called "Geneva Seal".
A true benchmark of quality and a seal of inspection guaranteeing that the watch was manufactured in Geneva, the Hallmark of Geneva is a rigorous system that guarantees origin, craftsmanship, durability and watchmaking expertise.
Of the 20 million watches produced in Switzerland each year, only 0.1% (24,000) have the Hallmark of Geneva, making it one of the few watches to pass the extremely strict criteria.
The black onyx dial is unusual in itself, but this watch comes with Deployant buckle decorated with onyx, as is the dial, and with a diamond at its centre, and cufflinks of the same design.
Also, it comes with an Extract from Archives.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*We have US bank account and European bank account.
[Delivery]
Shipped via FedEx International Priority.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 working days after received payment.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the website, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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