amanico
[JLC Moderator]
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To determine the age of your watch...
The movement number is important.
1.393 xxx, that lmeads us to ... 1959.
Another important thing: VXN is not related to Vacheron.
VXN wass a code shared by LeCoultre and Vacheron for importation reasons, that is all.
As for Vintage advertisements, do a search, you may find an important post made my Marv, here.
Best, Jim.
Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-12-30 23:18:51 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-12-30 23:25:31
Case opening help
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 ...
It looks it is a snap back case.
Use a very thin knife, or, if you don't feel very comfortable, give iot to a watchmaker, who will easily open it for you, in less the 20 seconds... Best, Nicolas.
snap back
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...
JB Champion was a bracelet supplier for JLC and several other brands.
So, yes, it may well be the correct one. One thing I don't see very well on your pictures: Is the watch in gold or in stainless steel? Best, Nicolas.
10kgf bezel
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 ...
No data base catatolg, sadly, BUT ...
We're working on it, here. Please have a look at our reference section about ads and catalogs from the 30ies to the 70ies, it is still work in progress, but we're slowly feeding it. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-12-30 09:51...
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...
