Charlies write ups are awesome

My Friend's LeCoultre Reference 224115

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 18th, 2022-12:28

He is always very thoughtful in bringing it down south when he visits town, as he knows my appreciation for the chrono. Great watch. Great friend. Cheers, Charlie ...

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Nice Breguet numerals

By: takman : July 18th, 2022-12:57

You know this one means business!

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All business with the 3 minute demarcations for important phone call makers.

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 18th, 2022-14:22

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Such a shame for the moister damage as the texture of that dial is amazing!

By: BigFatPauli : July 18th, 2022-13:27

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Of course, although I find the area exposed to moisture to give it a bit of added charm. A small amount of character on the old timer.

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 18th, 2022-14:10

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Agree

By: Cozmopak : July 18th, 2022-21:46

I would proudly wear this watch

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Nice one! Easy to know where the water comes in! Best, E.

By: eklektik : July 18th, 2022-14:17

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Very nice indeed, is it Valjoux 72 or UG 285 movement ? I know both have co-existed

By: montres1 : July 18th, 2022-14:24

My related cousin here-below has a V72: ...

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So cool. Would love to nerd out on the hallmarks.

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 18th, 2022-15:56

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Are you sure about the movement? If my memory serves me well, one of the hints of a UG movement in a vintage JLC Chrono is the rectangular pushers...

By: amanico : July 18th, 2022-16:15

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Do feel free to reach out if you see any errors or have insights! Always eager to learn and I welcome constructive criticism from fellow enthusiasts.

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I did not know about the difference between round and rectangular pushers, but I can confirm that mine has a Valjoux 72:

By: montres1 : July 19th, 2022-08:01

Unfortunately the watch is in the safe and I don't have other pictures of markings, references etc... I will try to make additional pictures whenever I can to sort this one out ! ...

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Apologies, I did not notice your question. UG 285

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 19th, 2022-11:04

My understanding for LeCoultre chronographs of this era is that they adopt the same numerical coding for reference numbers. Ref. 224xxx 2(Stainless Steel) 2(Chronograph) 4(Calibre 285, 287, or 292). Hope to catch more of your Chrono when it emerges from t...

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Love the case and specially these lugs. Thanks for sharing!

By: amanico : July 18th, 2022-14:58

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They're very fun.

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 18th, 2022-15:56

Found an additional advertisement featuring the UG reference in outside of the jet engine plane one. www.strictlyvintagewatches.com Not sure if linking is kosher, but if so feel free to clip.

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By: Cozmopak : July 18th, 2022-21:57

Highly recommended. He doesn’t make any money from these writeups. He does them from the love of vintage watches.

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And he is so right!

By: amanico : July 19th, 2022-05:59

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Thank you, sir.

By: Strictly Vintage Watches : July 19th, 2022-10:40

It is really fulfilling. Thank you again for the enthusiasm. Hopefully, when you come over I will knock out an article on one from your collection! I'll lend you something from mine that catches your attention.

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