Watch brands used to buy watch movements from movement manufactures, modify, finish and case them in their own watches. But today, companies who do that are often looked down on by a subset of collectors. John Goldberger talks about this practice in his latest talking watches, here.The article about the Vacheron Constantin reference 6290 can be found here.An image of the caliber 1003 can be found here. You can find us on our Website, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Check out Life on the Wrist Merch!