Ref E 2638: Another unexpected link between Present and Past.
There are moments full of surprises, in Life. While I was looking forward to add another nice Vintage JLC Chrono, a friend of mine called me to tell me that he found something which may be of interest for my collection. A few days after a short visit to m...
A beauty
Dear Nicolas, what a beauty! And complete set ..wow! This is what vintage watch collecting is all about - and I guess the best part is you didn't have to pay crazy money (as others do for chronographs with same movement) and the dial is flawless on top. c...
Not a million dollars, indeed, but such a great pleasure!
Thanks for your input, my friend. Would you mind trading your Longines chronometer for this Jaeger Chronograph? :) Best, Nicolas
A newbie question ...
Nicolas, First of all, congratulations for this wonderful catch. The lack of date is a bonus, correct? Now my newbie question: What is the relation between Jaeger and JLC? I already passed many "Jaeger" by believing that they are not part of the Manufactu...
No date on these Vintage Jaeger Chronos, my friend.
As for your question about Jaeger and JLC atches, a quick answer: Both MM Jaeger and Lecoultre agreed, at the beginning of the XXth century that they had to diversify ther production. Jaeger was in charge of the production of some instruments, such as the...
Congratulations!
That is a great catch. It must be a thrill to find a complete package like that, and such a clean example, as you said like receiving a watch from your AD in 1965. I love the lack of bezel on the chrono, which brings to mind the AMVOX line as well. Best, ...
You probably kno the feeling, my dear Respo.
As you experienced it, recently, with a certain " Le Presige de la France " from a close to JLC Manufacture. ;) Yes, this is something really special. Finding a nice Watch is not that easy, but when it comes with the box and the papers, now that is a real...
One of my hidden treasures. I have it for 4 years, now.
It was time to unveil it, don't you tjink? ;) Best, Nicolas
THIS is a stunning Vintage piece.. Congrats, dear friend ! :))
and .. A full set.. beautiful and moving at the same time, In a way, it is the past reaching upwards into this presence. Something touching.. The similarity or , (as you say, " l'air de famille), the DNA pattern speaks a decent, but clear message, how bal...
When I look at yours, there is no place for envy, my good friend.
Yes, Life reserves some good surprises to us.. I still have in mind the way you found the gorgeous Type XX of yours... Hmmm... Best, Nicolas.
True.. Touché.. Nevertheless: Chapeau ! For this hidden juwel :))
Rule 1 ( of Vishnu) : never an empty hand ( which can be difficult at times) Rule, better observation 2 ( of Vlad): there always is a next one How nice for us, to get these wonders once & again.. Thank you, it is a pleasure to have seen this one, - so it ...
Great catch and post, Nicolas! :)
Huge congrats! To find any documentation of the few chronographs JLC/LC featured during the 60's is hard. Here is a couple of scans of the Grand Father of your E 2638. Jaeger versions, 1945. Love the case of this one! :) But honestly, the two register is ...
Some nice, very nice UG movements, here.
What a splendid array of ads, my friend. Thank you so much! Best, Nicolas
eye opener...
... Blomman, you are really the king of these vintage watch catalogs... thanks for your kind sharing! stefan
When collecting vintage watches....
You need both eyes open, my friend! ;) Best Blomman
Re- a past n present
This watch is so beautiful and rare. And you are indeed in luck to find a rare watch from 1965 along with the box and particular chronograph is the first design of a real chronograph. Thank you for sharing it..I'm very happy to be able to see it.. Thank ...
There were so many Chronographs, from this era and before
From JLC and from other brands which can qualify as real chronographs, my friend. See the Longines 30 CH, 13 ZN, Omega / Tissot / Lemania 33.3 and a few others. This is such a passionate and captivating world! Best, Nicolas
really like these little tiny features...
... yes the present and the past really have very close similarities... like the hour indices 3/6/9/12 are also being carried forward from the past to the present. your post reminds it is time to hunt for jaeger chrono soon as i don't have single one in m...
Inspiration, roots, that is JLC so much.
And I am pretty sure that the hunter you are will find his game, my friend. All the best, Nicolas.
You know me well, my friend...
.... But I won't go into jlc vintage chrono for now, I need to focus on my current theme as there are few more that I need to hunt for. Just saw one very special and interesting, whether to get it or not... give me force please. Stefan
re: past and present
Interesting find plus you got the box and papers to complete it. Congrats Nico! -MW