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by zafbasha
Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Gold or steel?
Replies: 7
Views: 15572

Re: Gold or steel?

It definitely was a chrome-plated top case, with steel back originally.

However, I'm not convived that is an original case, to begin with. In my opinion, the movement and dial have been re-cased.
by zafbasha
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Gold or steel?
Replies: 7
Views: 15572

Re: Gold or steel?

Can you post a picture of the back, insides as well if possible?

It looks like they polished off your chrome plate and completely ruined the profile of your case! ... and changed the crown!?
by zafbasha
Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Gold or steel?
Replies: 7
Views: 15572

Re: Gold or steel?

If the back has a serial number and a "B" on it, then the case top would have been chrome plated. Gold plated for a European market watch would be unusual.

Why would they plate it without your permission??
by zafbasha
Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Looking for information on this vintage JLC
Replies: 6
Views: 15109

Re: Looking for information on this vintage JLC

I think it was a normal watch with a leather strap, made in the 1940s then later modified to add the bracelet.

This is probably the movement family:

http://jaeger-lecoultre.org/Caliber-det ... er_408.jpg

Value is going to be mostly that of the gold + the movement value.
by zafbasha
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Looking for information on this vintage JLC
Replies: 6
Views: 15109

Re: Looking for information on this vintage JLC

This is actually a watch that was made in the 1940s but was then subsequently modified by a jeweler. Most likely to add an integrated gold bracelet.
by zafbasha
Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Vintage Wrist Watch Appraisal Corner
Topic: Valuation for this 24 hour JLC
Replies: 7
Views: 62923

Re: Valuation for this 24 hour JLC

Can you post photos please?
by zafbasha
Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Vintage JLC evaluation
Replies: 2
Views: 9199

Re: Vintage JLC evaluation

Everything looks original except the crown which has been replaced. For the price, I have not had one recently, maybe around 2000-2500 USD.
by zafbasha
Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 96044

Re: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement

You should see a small split on the ring if it has one. It's typically at 6:00.

Any watchmaker should be able to accommodate this request. The original part is not anything special.
by zafbasha
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 96044

Re: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement

It may be the type that has a silver ring inside the crystal, if that is the case, have it fitted with one of those.
by zafbasha
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 96044

Re: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement

The original glass is round plastic. Any generic crystal will look fine.

I've never seen OEM LeCoultre alarm crystals for sale.