diamondjim
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movement photos
I opened the case this evening, I was surprised to see the bumper springs completely exposed but the movement is excuted quite well. It looks to have never been serviced with a complete lack of a watchmakers mark. I'm sorry about the quality of the photos so I'll list the reference#'s, Cal K812, 17j, serial# 1393616, case ref. 595-G34, case serial# 958111. I'll send this to my watchmaker next week after the holidays and have him do a complete service and checkup. Is there a serial# database to determine the age or year produced? I read your JLC vs LC blog so the fact that it has a Vacheron import mark doesn't help in dating this movement? I wonder if the movement being produced in Switzerland and assembled in the States would throw off an effective date? Omegas are (+ or -) 2 years. Also where on this forum would I find the vintage advertisements? Thanks for all your help, Jim
Case opening help
By: diamondjim : December 30th, 2010-07:34
I just picked up this nice bumper-auto but I'm unsure of how to open it, this is my first LeCoultre (I collect Omegas) and I'm curious to see the movement and get the reference #'s. I really don't want to damage it but it looks like there is a small slot ...
snap back
By: diamondjim : December 30th, 2010-09:02
Hi Nicolas, so this is where you primarily reside, I've always wanted a LeCoultre and I purchased this from an estate along with a few Omegas. I thought this would be a good JLC starter watch to get my toes wet, I'm just amazed at the quality of workmansh...
10kgf bezel
By: diamondjim : December 30th, 2010-09:39
It has a stainless back (D&A), I would of preferred a full stainless case but the price was just too tempting, bumper movement and I've procrastinated too long about taking the JLC plunge. I always conduct a forum and web search first but I will no doubt ...
movement photos
By: diamondjim : December 30th, 2010-18:26
I opened the case this evening, I was surprised to see the bumper springs completely exposed but the movement is excuted quite well. It looks to have never been serviced with a complete lack of a watchmakers mark. I'm sorry about the quality of the photos...
