Jaeger-LeCoultre

  Hi, I have located a LeCoultre watch I am interested in purchasing, after doing  some research on it I have more unanswered questions and I thought that forum members would help. The watch is a gents 14k tank style with curved back  20X36mm, inside case back; 14k  L.W.W. Co Inc  USA 26246.  Movement; 17jewel,unadjusted, 139133,vxn.
My question is the case maker, I've noticed that almost all the watches I have looked at on line has "cased and timed by LeCoultre" engraved. Is the L.W.W. co a true LeCoultre case or aftermarket or recase? I also could not find a movement calibre reference# anywhere, is this common? Could this be a franken movement even though the plate is clearly marked LeCoutre? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks  Jim

... L.W.W. stands for "Longines-Wittnauer Watch" Corporation.  They were the importers for LeCoultre back then.  JLC made the movement in Switzerland and LWW made the case in the USA.

Some of the early models didn't have the Cased and Timed, etc. engraving inside. 

With pictures, it would be easier to give an opinion.

Take care,

gatorcpa

 Thanks,  the case info greatly helps with the verification, the watch is located in a shop and distance would be  prohibitive for just a photo. If I can get it for a good price I'll purchase it and post photos. Would there be any problem areas I should note when doing a final inspection? Thanks again, Jim

...may be engraved underneath or near the balance wheel.  I would be wary if dial seems too clean.  Could be a re-dial.  Case and dial condition should match.  It's an old watch, it should look like it.

Again, without pictures, it's very difficult to assist.

Good luck,

gatorcpa

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