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Re: Veri-Thin Scientist [message #14857 is a reply to message #14834]

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:09

JackW
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Hello!

I disagree that the case is the style of import 252. I'm going by the Shawkey Guide, on page 193. I think that 252 is more closely related to the VT Knox.

This one has had the dial re-finished.
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The case you show is more consistent in appearance with import 245 and 249, on the proceeding page (p192).

That said... Neither of those are imports. The one labeled as the 245 is clearly the VT Defender, shown in the 1941 advert that also features the VT Dix. In fact, I think the image in Shawkey's book is from the ad. The one labeled as the 249 I would contend is the VT Marine. Gold fill.

both are goldfill on silver alloy basemetal. Movement serials are (left - 716404 and right - 713016)
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I think this one is a varient on the VT Marine... Ad shows 17 jewel, and mine is 15 jewel. I have seen one 17 version of this watch, but it sold well beyond what I wanted to pay for it.
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btw... I'd really like to see the ad for the VT Scientist.

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