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Need the help of Vintage JLC experts.
This is a JLC 479 Cal. Are the case and the movement supposed to have the same serial? Secondly, can anyone correctly decipher the code on the case? TIA ...
Here’s my final question to you as you seem you know what you’re talking about
I’ve gotten the expert opinion of other that the case number and movement number do not have match, and that the case is original. Now my final question: the face numbers look just worn enough to be original (although still in good shape) but could the fa...
One thing to add on the rear..
.. the ‘B’ usually means plated base metal rather than stainless steel.. you can usually find either of the e109/159 in a stainless steel configuration. al
Why Is it a parts watch though?
Seeing it in person, everything appears to be for real. The picture makes the front of the case look quite better than how it really is. And when you look at the rear of the front of the case when looking at the picture of the movement, you can tell prett...
But the case back states "Fond Acier" which means that the case is (chromium) plated and that only the case back in stainless steel (most of the time plated watches have SS case backs).
Regarding numbers' matching, I don't know, but I would not be surprised they don't match, serial numbers or movements and cases do not necessarily match.
From what I see, everything is consistent with what the watch should be
These models are quite peculiar, being wartime manufactured, but not for an intended direct military use. I have seen some visibly belonging to the German military (including one with an engraved caseback with a dedication from Herman Göring for good serv...
Appreciate your input!
I got ahold of JLC today and was finally explained the number dilemma nobody could seem to explain. The only JLC to ever have matching case and movement numbers was the German made 463 cal “Luftwaffe” specifically for the fact that it was a common practic...
