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Thank you, sir.
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.
My Friend's LeCoultre Reference 224115
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 ...
Very nice indeed, is it Valjoux 72 or UG 285 movement ? I know both have co-existed
My related cousin here-below has a V72: ...
Thanks, Nicolas.
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.
I did not know about the difference between round and rectangular pushers, but I can confirm that mine has a Valjoux 72:
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 ! ...
Apologies, I did not notice your question. UG 285
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...
They're very fun.
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.
Charlies write ups are awesome
Highly recommended. He doesn’t make any money from these writeups. He does them from the love of vintage watches.
Thank you, sir.
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.
Thank you, Mahesh.
Still figuring out these cameras and clumsily shot without a memory card the other day!
Gorgeous!
the applied breguet numerals & textured dial are superb! thanks for sharing the pics. cheers