JLC - Saved a JLC from being scrapped!

Saved a JLC from being scrapped!

Is there anywhere I can find JLC serial numbers? Trying to date this 36mm 18K automatic that I saved from the scrapper yesterday...just couldn't bare to let it be melted down! The serial number's 1045915 with the letter "A" under the number.

Haven't had a chance to open it yet since I don't have the right size watch wrench to unscrew the back so I don't know the caliber yet.

Sorry about the poor photos.

Emil

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This message has been edited by Emil Wojcik on 2013-07-12 15:28:18

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It may well be a Cal 881 / 883, from circa 1967.

By: amanico : July 12th, 2013-16:21

Opening it will help, for sure... Best, Emil. Nicolas

Thanks, Nicolas...

By: Emil Wojcik : July 12th, 2013-17:15

I plan on finding a wrench this weekend so I can open it up. I generally don't buy a watch without knowing what's inside but in this case I had to act fast. It's not a style I would normally buy, but I just couldn't let it be melted down for scrap! Emil

re: scrapped

By: DRMW : July 13th, 2013-13:20

Good save Emil, can't let something like this be melted down. Look forward in hearing more about this piece once you get some info. HAGWE. -MW

getting like this vintage bracelet very much!

By: FanFrancisco : July 16th, 2013-09:18

Thanks, I've been wearing it the past couple days...

By: Emil Wojcik : July 17th, 2013-11:22

...and I'm not sure what I think of the integrated band. It's not a style I've ever been particularly found of, but it's growing on me. I've considered having the band removed and lugs added, then having the buckle attached to a custom made leather or all...