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by zafbasha
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch ID
Replies: 1
Views: 6349

Re: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch ID

The back lid could very well be original, Dennison made 9k cases for JLC for the UK market. It will not have a Swiss reference number as it's locally cased. The 449 is well regarded. The value is less than what JLC charge to restore it I'm afraid.
by zafbasha
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: 1970s jaeger lecoultre hidden winder watch
Replies: 1
Views: 6162

Re: 1970s jaeger lecoultre hidden winder watch

Is it automatic and do you have a photo?
by zafbasha
Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Identification steel JLC
Replies: 3
Views: 8647

Re: Identification steel JLC

I would not buy that watch w/o seeing the insides of the back, and I probably wouldn't but it just because the dial is redone. Probably best to look for something else.
by zafbasha
Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Identification steel JLC
Replies: 3
Views: 8647

Re: Identification steel JLC

I'm not sure I like the looks of that watch, The dial has been refinished for sure, and most likely the hands have been replaced. Do you have a picture of the insides of the case back? I'm not convinced.
by zafbasha
Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Vintage Watch Repair
Topic: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse
Replies: 9
Views: 81576

Re: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse

Hi, just spoke to my watchmaker again, we can do a full service for $650 + return ship. We have to take a little more than our normal rate because the Gyromax balance is a pain in the ass! If interested you can go here:

http://www.classicwatch.com/vintage-watch-repair

For more info.
by zafbasha
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: Vintage Watch Repair
Topic: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse
Replies: 9
Views: 81576

Re: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse

Watchmaker just replied: "That's a free sprung balance. The adjustments will have to be made on the balance itself." So I'm afraid there is no really cheap way out of this. It would not be a bad idea to service it to be honest since you don't know when it was last done, assuming you can get a reason...
by zafbasha
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
Topic: Third wheel for JLC 411 / 437
Replies: 1
Views: 6163

Re: Third wheel for JLC 411 / 437

Honestly, there are so many variants with that movement, it's difficult to order the part.You never know what you're going to get.

Where is the watch?
by zafbasha
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: Vintage Watch Repair
Topic: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse
Replies: 9
Views: 81576

Re: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse

OK, I just took a look at the movement (photo attached) and sent a message to my watchmaker regarding regulation. If all of the regulation needs to be done via the Gyromax screws then it's tricky! You can see the screws on the balance and you will have to turn each one individually to get good resul...
by zafbasha
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Vintage Wrist Watch Appraisal Corner
Topic: Need Help before i get taken for a ride
Replies: 5
Views: 15043

Re: Need Help before i get taken for a ride

It would be unusual, for a Swiss made watch, not to show what metal the case, and even what the buckle is made of. So look for Hallmarks and other stampings. So assuming it's 18k, I'd guess it's something worth about $700-1000. I don't think it's mainstream enough to get collectors' attention. Anoth...
by zafbasha
Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Vintage Watch Repair
Topic: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse
Replies: 9
Views: 81576

Re: Regulating a Patek Philippe Ellipse

Do you happen to know what caliber movement it is, if not is it manual or automatic?

Pateks are tricky to regulate, esp. if the movement has a Gyromax balance.