amanico
[JLC Moderator]
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Jaeger Lecoultre Quartermaster soon to be auctioned.
My heart started to beat fast, very fast, till I got a deeper look on this watch.
Credit: Antiquorum.
It is, according to Antiquorum, a reference E 326.
First problem, the Quartermaster is not a E 326. The E 326 is a classic, lovely and dressy automatic watch, small seconds with some sensual lugs.
Second problem, the Quartermaster showed here doesn't have the lugs it must have. Here is a correct Quartermaster:
In black:
And in white.
The correct reference for the Quartermaster is 2405.
Third problem, look at how the crown is attached to the case on the correct... Different on the " weird "...
Even the font is different.
So, a " Quartermaster " to avoid...
Best,
Nicolas
Jaeger Lecoultre Quartermaster soon to be auctioned.
My heart started to beat fast, very fast, till I got a deeper look on this watch. Credit: Antiquorum. It is, according to Antiquorum, a reference E 326. First problem, the Quartermaster is not a E 326. The E 326 is a classic, lovely and dressy automatic w...
Referring to the noble art of ripping people off as “work”?
I think you are too nice, I have several other more adequate terms in mind.
As I said last time we spoke about auction houses
I do not have the financial means to risk a court case - so I rather remain silent. But I am happy every time someone calls out.
Interesting and bizarre watch at the same time...
I don't know why you would even list or trust Antiquorum with your history with them or their history in general. Seems they have had MULTIPLE problems with other well-known members as well as other collectors I know. Would not touch ANY of their offering...
I agree. Nobody is an expert on everything. The auction house's experts are likely mistaken, and given your familiarity with the JLC brand and the Quartermaster, you're likely correct.
If there is data showing the auction house is not in error, I'd like to see it too! Maybe JLC made a mistake and assigned the same reference number twice? Not likely that JLC made such a mistake, but not impossible.
Thanks for the heads up !
Thanks indeed, very useful. Maybe the rather low estimate is somehow a clue that they do not believe the watch is 100% legit, but they are too shy to mention it bluntly ;-) ?
I Bought This Watch / White Dial with Script "Quartermaster"
I bought this was in the Antiquorum auction, and found this thread, when searching for postings about the QM. Is everyone satisfied that the watch is original -- i.e., that the script used for the word "Quartermaster" is authentic. FYI, we see this same s...
Can you summarize here the basis of your doubts?
If you can please summarize the basis of your doubts, then I will try to address them. Must admit that my ability to review and process all the assertions in this thread (from all the participants) is limited. FYI, let me post another LeCoultre from the e...
So the Cataloger at Antiquorum Made a Mistake
The cataloger at Antiquorum refers to the watch as an E 326. If the cataloger had described it as a Heuer Carrera, that would not make the watch a fake. It would only make the catalog incorrect. Right? The lugs are absolutely correct for this version (cas...
Here are the pictures...
You see the notch at the bas of the crown? On yours it doesn't exist. While it exists in your 2 black... ...
Auction Catalogs Include Many Errors
In my experience, we see many instances in which auction catalogs include errors. They know the Rolex, Patek and AP, but how much can they know about the LeCoultre Quartermasters? When you know more about the watch than the auction house, then this is to ...