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Geomatic - how to recognize a ref E 399 from a ref 399/1
Hi all, I'd like to have a little help for understanding how to distinguish a Geomatic ref E 399 from a Geomatic ref E 399/1 when you can't access to the inside of the back and have no idea, no data about the movement of the watch. Could someone please teach me this and advise about the attached photograph : which reference is this ?
Many thanks in advance.
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In-depth review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Géomatic, covering its history, rare variants, Caliber K 881 G and K 883 S movements, and vintage advertisements.
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Amanico reviews the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geomatic E 398 in rose gold, comparing it to the E 399 steel model and discussing its historical significance and chronometric virtues.
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Geomatic - how to recognize a ref E 399 from a ref 399/1
Hi all, I'd like to have a little help for understanding how to distinguish a Geomatic ref E 399 from a Geomatic ref E 399/1 when you can't access to the inside of the back and have no idea, no data about the movement of the watch. Could someone please te...
If my memory serves me correctly, I think that the /1 indicates that the movement is the Cal 883, while without the /1 it is the Cal 881.
So, it is not possible to tell without opening the case back and seeing what's beating inside. Once again, if my memory serves me well... Best, Nicolas
And here another one with slightly different lugs, less slender.
According to one of my contacts at the manufacture, the E 399/1 has these less slender lugs. The difference is in the lugs. Slender: E 399. Less slender: E 399/1. Best, Nicolas ...
