N.O.S LeCoultre Galaxy/Mystery Dial
I'll have to make this initial post short as it is my birthday today and this beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre Galaxy came back from service today (yes on my birthday, what a present to have it back ) from my research this piece dates to the late 60s and has a ...
Have a great birthday Party.
Great to see a complete set. It would be nice to hear the back story. Enjoy your night. Bill
Thank you so much Bill :)
I think I'll leave the enitire history of the 818 movements in the galaxy for a history of most Galaxy models post I'm planning to do soon but in short most Galaxies have the K480 movements (lets say 99%) the K818 movements make up about 0.5% of Galaxy mo...
Thank you all for your kind words, here are some more pictures :)
Came back like this, thank goodness I always cradle the watches in my hand, it just slipped out, shipping must have been rough 195 case reference number and 818 refering to the 818 movement Beautifully serviced and looking great, this is the first model t...
Thanks for these additional pictures of this superb find, Rogi.
What is your movement number? I will try to see what year, approximatively, your watch was made. That is not everyday we see a Galaxy in such a condition and full set! Best, Nicolas
Thank you my friend, I'll try to open up my old computer and get you the serial number.
I think from the movement it could date to later 60s possible 69-70ish I have the info. on the old box and will check by tomorrow, would be great to get a date for her and thank you for the compliment was so happy to add her to the collection.
Check your pm box please :) and many thanks Nicolas :)
Just sent the pm with my movement number, if you need any other info. Please let me know and many thanks for trying to narrow down a year. I know the 818s weren't made in very many numbers for the Mystery/Galaxy dial pieces but I hope it is possible to na...