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A good start
I am glad that JLC is providing this service, although it sounds like they were doing some of this service before and are now formalizing the process. I do think it would be good to offer a certificate of authenticity, as that is what is also needed (right?) when a watch comes without or has lost its papers. I would love to see additional information, as you suggested Nicolas, such as the location of the original sale, the number of pieces made and the years of production of the model. Ideally, i woudl like to see a combined document Extract from the Archives with Certificate of Authenticity, understanding that yes, you would have to send your watch in to MJLC for authentication -- but for that sacrifice, and cost, one should then get a complete document.
But the important point here is that MJLC is creating yet another way in which it supports its community and the collectors, of which, I think, it does an admirable job.
Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas. It must be a happy day for those of you collecting the vinatge pieces, no?
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Extract from the archives: I received mine!
Last week, I was offered to make a test on one of my Vintage JLCs. I had a long time thinking about which one I would submit to the test, and finally chose the Master Mariner Deep Sea. The watch was serviced and restored by JLC, it was logical to complete...
I'm not entirely sold.....
I'm not particularly sold on the current "Extract" value proposition yet. The information given on the sample extracts we've seen is quite basic and easily obtained elsewhere. Certainly not the depth of information that I think most buyers would expect fr...
Good and valid points, Greg.
I think JLC has to think about all these points, indeed. As for an extension to LeCoultre watches, this is a thing I wonder, too. It is something I asked to JLC. Will have an answer when they're back from holidays, and will keep you updated, for sure! Bes...
Looking good, Nicolas!
Hey, that was quick! I thought they had closed the shop over the summer. 1/ I agree with you that except information about your specific watch it would be very nice with common information of the watch model. 2/ Not a certificate of authenticity? IMO that...
Well, JLC was kind enough to
Send it to me just before their summer holidays. But, yes, it was fast! A great service, indeed, but which would need to be improved, IMO. Globally, encouraging. Best, Nicolas
A similar document existed before
This new 'extract from the archives' is a nice paper indeed. Not too dissimilar to those produced by IWC and PP (though slightly less detailed, and certainely much more expensive than these other 2 examples which cost 60 and 100 CHF respectively to get) U...
Reference: US Model??
Interesting document. That's a pretty generic case reference given: "US Modell". Also, for a post-1932 watch, I would have thought the dial would be signed "LeCoultre" for a U.S. model. Regards, Greg
Agree
Yes I agree, this document has errors or to say the least imprecisions in it. The fact is this watch is a non-series production (I doubt it would even have a reference number), and it is likely there is not much information to produce on it (although havi...
I am surprised.....
as I recently asked for replacement of a certificate of authenticity but JLC refused.... I will raise the point with them again.... but I was disappointed.... Cheers
Well, for a certificate of authenticity, you have to send the watch
To the Manufacture, which is logical, as it is impossible to authentificate a watch without having in in your hands. They are thinking about offereing this service, which would be an excellent thing, in my opinion, and which would also contribute to feed ...
Yes, Clavi.
I have one like this for my Geophysic. And yes, it was delivered for free. Like you, I think JLC would have to go deeper in the kind of information delivered. Let's wait and see! Best, Nicolas
A good start
I am glad that JLC is providing this service, although it sounds like they were doing some of this service before and are now formalizing the process. I do think it would be good to offer a certificate of authenticity, as that is what is also needed (righ...
Agreed on all points, Respo.
" It must be a happy day for those of you collecting the vinatge pieces "... For you too, my friend, but you don't know it, yet... Best, Nicolas
very fast delivery...
... i thought it would take quite some time for you to receive certificate from MJLC, it seems they commit to give the best service for this job. Nico, i also quite agreed with others that MJLC would fill up more information on the certificate because ser...
I thought I would have it in the early days of September...
And was surprised to receive a Fedex so quickly! That bis an excellent point for the Vintage Community, it just have to be improved, as many things which just ...Start. Best, Nicolas
Very fast delivery.....
Hopefully JLC will continue this excellent (although quite expensive) service in the future, so we can all benefit.... Cheers
super fast :)
Nicolas - thank you for sharing with us !!! The certificate looks great and just to point : 1. I ll agree that more detail as proposed (when was first sold etc) would give more charm and value (but thats also more time consuming) 2. cost narrows the servi...
All these questions will be answered as soon as possible, Rafal.
I think we are many to agree on these points. As for the watches coming from the US Market, I hope to be able to have an information to share soon, too. Best, Nicolas
Wow... I wish Omega offered this service as well.
I have a couple of vintage Omega watches my dad gave me. It would be a nice touch to have some papers to go with them. Congratulations to JLC for a wise, value-adding decision and to you on getting the extract so soon! Ruckdee
Send your Vintage watches to Omega for a service, Ruckdee.
Omega will provide you such an extract. Best, Nicolas
Cool pedigree certificate.
Great extra information on vintage pieces. It gives the watch an extra value (market value and collectors value). I think it's a great idea. Thanks, Nico. Vte
Thanks for your input, Vicente!
We'll see whzat JLC will do with this idea, indeed. Best, Nicolas
Also for non-vintage JLC's ?
Interesting: It appears to be a nice service and a good start,to further strengthen bonds between manufacture and the collector / watch-lover community, as I also depict from the various posts. - A bit off the topic and somewhat naive possibly, though may...
Well, this extract from the archives is mainly made for Vintage Watches.
If you want a document from JLC for your modern watch, I think it will be easy to get it when you send it for a service. Check with your JLC AD to get one, in case you don't want to wait till your watch has to be serviced. He will ask if it is possible. B...
Ok, understood -
Nicolas, thank you for the kind reply: Trivial for the vintage Community, helpful for me - and at the same time a reason for me to further dive more into the wonderful passion for these true marvels in the future. Thank you for your advice and great posts...