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LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 9:34 pm
by Darlinboy
Opinions on this one would be welcome. It is signed Swiss, though not visible in these pictures.

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 8:57 am
by zafbasha
Tough call. Hard to say. I'd expect to the wind indicator area to be trimmed in red?

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 12:25 pm
by Darlinboy
I have not found an example of this exact black dial - a wide variety of dials it seems. The white dials I've seen sometimes have red trim, could not find a black one with red trim to compare. In hand, no obvious signs it's been redialed so I am satisfied.

The hands are a bit rough, any chance of finding a better set in someone's spare parts bin? ;)

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 5:58 pm
by gatorcpa
I have a black dialed Powermatic from about the same time period. The outline is gold, not red.

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The logo on the first watch looks correct. The "Swiss" is correct. I can't see if the window is trimmed in gold or not.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 7:19 pm
by Darlinboy
That does help, thanks. The outline is silver, same color as the text, as is your example (gilt/gilt). For me, that fits, given the stainless steel case and dial furniture. I'm convinced it is as the factory shipped it.

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 12:15 am
by zafbasha
I think that looks pretty good.

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 12:24 pm
by Darlinboy
Thanks both!

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 6:04 pm
by gatorcpa
Found this advertisement online today:
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You have a Nautilus "I" model in steel. Next task is to find the original bracelet.
Good luck with that! :D
gatorcpa

Re: LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:17 pm
by Darlinboy
Excellent find, thanks much! I shall settle for leather until a correct bracelet comes along. :roll:

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