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In Response To: 1163t?? while studying up on.. ()


J.H.:

This is a difficult questions. There are times when it all "clicks" and I feel that I understand the history of the "Viceroys", and there are times when pieces of the puzzle slip away.

Let me do a bit of studying, and try to write a reply in the near future. In the meanwhile, maybe someone else will give it a shot.

For starters,

  • I believe that any 1163T has a white dial with black regsiters, and a Tachy bezel
  • Any "Viceroy" has black dial with white registers, brushed hands and a Tachy bezel
  • Not all the "Viceroys" were actually sold through the Viceroy company, but the name became associated with a version of the Autavia, even when sold through normal channels.
  • The model most directly comparable to the early Viceroys was the 1163MH -- black dial; white registers; Minutes / Hours bezel (not Tachy); polished hands (not brushed); slight differences in the build of the dial.

Any or all the above may be incorrect. Stay tuned to the Discussion Forum for more complete information / corrections.

Thanks for the question and the participation in the Discussion Forum.

Jeff

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: the 1163v viceroy model, i saw it is
: distiguished from the 1163t, by
: "subtle" differences. unforunately
: there is no pic, that i could find, of a
: 1163t. does anyone have a pic of a 1163t?
: also a bit confused on which are the viceroy
: and which aren't. is the 11630 on the otd
: chrono guide a viceroy promo, or not? feel
: free to elaborate, since i know very little
: and would love to figure this whole thing
: out. thanks in advance.

: j.h.

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