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.
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- Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Gold or steel?
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- Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:02 pm
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Gold or steel?
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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!?
It looks like they polished off your chrome plate and completely ruined the profile of your case! ... and changed the crown!?
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:26 pm
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Gold or steel?
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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??
Why would they plate it without your permission??
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:50 pm
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Looking for information on this vintage JLC
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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.
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.
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:41 am
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Looking for information on this vintage JLC
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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.
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:57 pm
- Forum: Vintage Wrist Watch Appraisal Corner
- Topic: Valuation for this 24 hour JLC
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Re: Valuation for this 24 hour JLC
Can you post photos please?
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:22 am
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Vintage JLC evaluation
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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.
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:45 pm
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
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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.
Any watchmaker should be able to accommodate this request. The original part is not anything special.
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:20 am
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
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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.
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:20 am
- Forum: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Forum
- Topic: Memovox E875 - acrylic glass replacement
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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.
I've never seen OEM LeCoultre alarm crystals for sale.