Nico, what about this one? Excellent post btw thanks

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A review on the Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic DeLuxe Reference 2985.

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2020-02:12
Collecting watches and trying to learn more about them leads you to Modesty. Indeed, it can take one or two decades to learn everything about a watch, a reference. The Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic is one of them, certainly. The most famous reference is the ...  

While the watch is charming

 
 By: Mario : November 23rd, 2020-03:47
your research and dedication to the hunt is even more inspiring. Cheers to you Sir.

I've reached out to JLC about mine a few times hoping to get some information on mine specifically

 
 By: BigFatPauli : November 23rd, 2020-09:33
And there weren't particular helpful. My grandfather bought it new so I was looking for some documentation as I am his name sake. Do you have any advice?

Which one?

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2020-13:50

An original 1956 Geophysic.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : November 23rd, 2020-15:28
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Just that my grandfather bought and wore it everyday until he passed.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : November 23rd, 2020-16:21
I have a photo of him holding me as a baby, wearing it. I'm his name sake so, technically, it was sold to me! I had it serviced in 2011 through JLC. But that's about it. Any advice on what I could do to try and get more information? I've reached out to th... 

Thank you. I will check with them.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : November 24th, 2020-04:24

Please keep us posted.

 
 By: amanico : November 24th, 2020-07:34

;)

 
 By: amanico : November 24th, 2020-11:52

Fine post Nicolas

 
 By: toxly347 : November 23rd, 2020-11:18
I don't know how you get this information, but it is great to learn. The watch in your photographs is in perfect condition. Very nice.

A very nice timepiece that is poised for accuracy...

 
 By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2020-15:22
Look at that balance wheel! It's so large! Definitely a very nice timepiece that's poised for haute precision! Thank you for sharing this Amanico and I even got to practice my French by reading the old brochure!

What an article, what an enthused and stimulating post !.. Thx Nico for the fine pics..

 
 By: hs111 : November 24th, 2020-09:10
.. and the pertinent reflections plus the background ! Here truly the saying “the journey is the reward” comes to truth. What a fine watch ! I’ve bookmarked your post ( with some others from you) about the Geophysic, also for future enjoyable reading. Thx...