Replica VC Reference 6006: Short Answer
The number 6006 is a Vacheron Constantin reference. Replica sellers use it to label a copy of that watch. Vacheron Constantin does not list a current catalog entry under 6006 on its main site. Treat any listing with that number as unverified until you match the case, dial, and movement to photos from an auction catalog or the brand heritage archive.
What a Reference Number Does
A reference number points to a case shape, size, metal, and movement family. Vacheron Constantin used four and five digit numbers across different eras. Two watches can share a number range and differ in dial, hands, and metal. Sellers of copies mix numbers. Some list 6006 for a round dress watch, others for a sport case. Ask for the photo that matches your listing.
Checks Before You Pay
- Case diameter in millimeters, measured with calipers, not a ruler.
- Lug width in millimeters. Common values are 18, 19, 20, and 21.
- Case thickness. Thin dress cases run 7 to 9 mm. Copies add 1 to 2 mm.
- Weight in grams. Solid gold is heavier. Plated steel is not.
- Movement photo. Look for the balance wheel and the rotor engraving.
- Dial printing. Check the Maltese cross logo, the font, and the spacing.
Movements Used in Copies
Most VC copies ship with one of three movements: an Asia clone of the ETA 2824, a Miyota 9015, or a quartz unit. The 2824 clone runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and holds about 38 hours of power. The Miyota 9015 runs at 28,800 and holds about 42 hours. Quartz has no rotor and no sweep. Ask which one is inside. Thin dress copies sometimes use a hand wind movement.
Materials and Water Resistance
Case steel is 316L on most copies. Some sellers claim 904L. Sapphire crystal is standard above the $150 range. Gold plating runs 3 to 5 microns on plated models. Water resistance claims of 30 m to 50 m are untested on most copies. Do not swim with one.
Price Bands and Returns
Entry copies sell for $80 to $150. Mid range runs $250 to $450. High end copies run $500 and up. Ask about the return window, customs policy, and tracking. Keep the payment record.
Legal Note
Replica watches copy trademarked designs. Import and sale rules differ by country. US Customs can seize shipments of counterfeit goods. A seized parcel is a total loss in most cases.