blomman Mr Blue
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Welcome here, Jennifer!
May 24, 2017,09:44 AM
What you got there is a 1970s Jaeger-LeCoultre Chronometre reference 24001.42.200.
The Calibre 906 was used in several Chronometre versions made by JLC during this time period.
Date or Day/Date.
Here shown in the 1975 catalogue, all except the two in the upper left corner share the Calibre 906 movement.
Please post a better shot of your dial.
Best
Blomman
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Welcome here, Jennifer!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 24th, 2017-09:44
What you got there is a 1970s Jaeger-LeCoultre Chronometre reference 24001.42.200. The Calibre 906 was used in several Chronometre versions made by JLC during this time period. Date or Day/Date. Here shown in the 1975 catalogue, all except the two in the ...
Better.....
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 25th, 2017-00:15
As I suspected. Your dial has been repainted. Looks OK, but not original. If you don't mind the look - this is a great watch to enjoy. But non-original dial affect the value. Best Blomman
Thank you,need a little expert advise.
By: Jenn ms memovox : May 25th, 2017-09:38
Thank you for you you tell me so I know what to look for to see that a dial has been Refinished? Just a point in the right direction please.
Different for each watch...
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 25th, 2017-10:10
But safest way is to have original documents at hand befor buying. Or photos of a watch you know 100% for sure is correct. In this case, the original dial have a horizontal pattern, you can see it on the grey dial more clearly. Also the markings at the bo...
Thank you
By: Jenn ms memovox : May 26th, 2017-00:31
Thank you so much. I'm sure I will need lots more pointing in the right direction,my collection is only 4 years old and I started from no knowledge at all, so all help gratefully received,and from a true specialist fantastic. Kind regards
You are most welcome
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 26th, 2017-09:59
Please feel free to share more of your watches with us! Best Blomman
I like the case & strap style!
By: nomadgiles : May 25th, 2017-12:34
There's 1 on Ebay just now for 12k Euro - I guess they got the decimal place too far to the right ;-) Enjoy wearing your JLC - it has great presence. All the best. Giles