Ahh ok. I doubted about the year but you confirm it was our last meeting in 2014. This shot was taken during our visit to that charming watch shop you know so well. ;) Cheers, Abel

Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic E 168. My own saga finally ended.

By: amanico : March 2nd, 2024-11:37

It took me 11 years to make it all original! 11 years, since the day of April 2009 I bought it, with a redone dial, without the correct dial, without the sticker and the box, and with an incorrect plexy. A true work in progress... I bought it without the ...

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Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic E 168. My own saga finally ended.

👍👍👍

Merci, Dirk.

Great accomplishment, now on to the next adventure;)

Which one? ;)

If memory serves me well, there’s some GMT accessories you were hunting, right?

Ah yes, for the Rolex 6542... Work in progress... ;)

What an amazing transformation.

Grazie, Simone.

Wow... such dedication.

I will need another slice of luck...

Wow, patient work Nico.

And the funny thing is that I am not very patient... ;)

The exception to the rule :-)

I also learned patience with my vintage car. ;)

Cracking story! Thank you.

Merci, Guy!

Congrats mon ami!

Yes, it really is. Gracias, amigo René.

Congratulations!

Very rewarding, indeed.

Sincere congrats my dear friend !.. What a journey..

Thanks for your kind words, my good friend.

Persistency and patience usually pay off

It took the time, indeed. But at the end, a lot of satisfaction. ;)

Inspirational journey!

Bravo !!! If that's not passion, i don't know what is ... The end result is amazing !

Well said, mon ami.

Correct, my friend.

Amazing. What a journey and what patience

Yes, that changes the watch a lot.

Wow that’s dedication

Merci, Einpa.

Some fine patience mon ami to make this perfect

The pleasure is in the wait, they say. Here it is orgasmic. :)

What a beautiful story dear Nico

Me too! Thanks, mon ami.

It looks very good now

I am in the same case with another watch... 5 years of work, for nothing for the moment...

Wonderful story and pics, mon ami!

Thanks, Bruckner.

Quite the journey!

It was worth every effort, I must say. Thanks, Rabid.

Congrats, Nico. Can feel the excitement and enjoyment throughout the years of quest!

They changed the case back I had for one with the sticker.

So your serial number has changed ?

I will have to check that...

Very nice quest indeed, Nico...

I knew there was still something missing... :)))

A fantastic story of a superb watch!

Thank you, Watcholic!

Patience always pays off !

Merci, dms.

Congrats Nico for the wait and the success in buiding the full set, 100% back together ! Purists need people like you with the knowledge and patience to do so. Many would just have re-sold it as is, and original pieces would gradually disappear !

You are way too kind. I am not planning to sell it, of course.

Ahh sublime. What a meaningful journey over the years. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for your kind words, mon ami.

🙏

;-)

You set a high bar there. Kudos and it’s nice to know how much you will appreciate it

Merci, xto.

Phenomenal

Thank you, G M.

the patina on every part are something the modern geophysics tributes can only wait for their luck, if there is any

Absolutely!

Thumbs up

Thanks!

How could I miss this post! What a story, showing passion and dedication! And the outcome looks lovely! Very happy for you and thanks for these nice shots!! Best, E.

Merci beaucoup, E.

A true watch Odyssee

Absolutely, mon ami.

You have more patience than I do, my friend. However, it was well worth the wait

Grazie, Tony!

Passion. A lot of passion my friend. Sure is gratifying, very handsome watch. Happy for you. 😊

Thank you, Geross.

Wow Nicolas!! I just discovered today this post. You have made a long journey with your Geophysics!! And you reached your goal! That´s what means to be a true collector: patience and perseverance...

Found a couple of shots of that meeting of 2011! Or may be 2014?

Yes! 2014!!!