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Re: The VeriThin Dix [message #9268 is a reply to message #9257]

Mon, 08 October 2018 17:01

JackW
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Barney Green wrote on Fri, 28 September 2018 08:39

BTW does anyone has a proof that the Dix was still sold after 1942? I only have ads mentioning it from 1941 and 1942. Also the movement serial number of this watch dates it to late 1941.

I had hope, that the Dix design would had make the transfer from the 410/411 to the 420/421 movement. The Lexington seems to have. I've seen what look like a Lexington. I think that the "military style" that Gruen was working towards in 1941 changed dramatically. It revolved around the pending Pan Am series by 1943, even if the line didn't "officially" be released until 1945. There are far too many pre-1945 Pan Am like dialed watches.

That said, I have this watch...
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/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=3781&private=0

Right side is the VT Dix and on the left is something that looks similar but isn't. The VT Dix is a 411 and the other is a 421 movement.
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/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=3782&private=0

Looks similar to the Dix, but I don't think that is what it is or was marketed as. Who know what it was called. My guess, is that the watch is late 1943.

This should also put to bed the question on the condition of the Dix dial.

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		The VeriThin Dix By: JackW on Sun, 12 May 2013 00:39
		Re: The VeriThin Dix By: thesnark17 on Fri, 28 September 2018 03:29
		Re: The VeriThin Dix By: JackW on Fri, 28 September 2018 03:38
		Re: The VeriThin Dix By: Barney Green on Fri, 28 September 2018 08:39
		Re: The VeriThin Dix By: JackW on Mon, 08 October 2018 17:01
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