Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi there! I'm new to the world of vintage watches. I inherited a vintage JLC Memovox from my grandfather. The watch is very dear to me, because I remember playing with the alarm while sitting on my grandfathers lap. I'm trying to figure out when the watch...  

I have no idea what the movement number is...

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While I would fully support having Jaeger-Lecoultre overhaul the movement, cleaning and lubricating all that they can and replacing nothing but the most necessary mechanical components, I beg you, don't have them polish the case, refinish the dial or repl... 

he do not clean his JLC.

You made some very good points, and i'm rethinking about it. Maybe firts bring it to a JLC dealer and get some advise (and the movement number). Maybe a nice strap to start off with? Wat do you all advise for a good strap with this kind of watch?

While I'm no expert on vintage watches, I will also pile on with others above where polishing/refinishing is concerned. Though I'd be all for having the movement serviced, adjusted, and lubricated, it's my understanding that polishing the case, replacing ... 

If you send it to JLC to restore is, they are gonna replace the dial and hand, or just clean it?