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BernardB

14 posts · Member since · 16 years · Netherlands

Horological Meandering: Thanks!

That's the best thing to have, a private watchmaker ;-) I bought my 2 UG's from my watchmaker/a good friend. He was asked to sell them for the widow of his best friend, who was a watchmaker as well. So these watches have been cared for, have been serviced in time and have been worn in rotation with
13Y
By: BernardB
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Horological Meandering: 2 UG tricompaxes from my collection

Nice watch, I have a few of these: On its original bracelet: In the car: Same, on strap: And an older version: Especially the side lugs look like those on the Speedmaster Pro, perhaps that's why I bought a cal. 321 105.003 Speedmaster pre-professional ;-) Great watches and very, very accurate. The o
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Piaget: to me it looks like an ultrathin handwound in gold...

but I couldn't tell you more from these pictures. Could you open the back and post pictures of the movement? You could also send an e-mail to Piaget with the serial nr's. They'll get back to you with more info, about the watch, calibre, year of manufacturing etc. Please keep us updated!
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Great place, I was there in July...

...did you also visit Prambanang temple? And the Keraton in Yogya? Nice watch, I like the design a lot.
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By: BernardB
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Thanks for the nice comments!

@ Amanico: I prefer mechanical watches too, but this one, well I got a very nice deal and really liked it. I gave my mother a hand wound 18k pink gold JLC a year ago, my GF has a yellow gold JLC (hand wound) and last year I visited the manufacture. So I'm into JLC, but there's one problem with their
15Y
By: BernardB
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: My JLC Heraion steel and gold

My only JLC so far (more will come in the future). A JLC Heraion quartz. The case is made from stainless steel with a small gold ring at the bezel and a signed crown in gold. The biggest advantage is the thin profile this watch has. It is great to wear it under a suit. I really love the enamelled di
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Horological Meandering: My father and grandfather...

the two of them achieved that! My dad had quite some watches, nice ones like the Seiko 7016 Monaco, some Omega's, nice pocketwatches he inherited from his dad. My grandfather had several gold dresswatches, nog big brands but very nice, well made watches. He clearly fell for the design. When he died
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Horological Meandering: Thanks! My watchmaker...

...wore it himself (his private collection). He instantly fell in love with one of my UG's (triple date moonphase but non chrono). We worked out a good deal I'm very happy with it. All functions are working as they should and the watch was overhauled last week.
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Piaget: Square watches...

Thanks! Actually, I have several square watches (especially vintage Movado Curviplan) and indeed: it's very good to strap one on instead of the usual round watch. I like the nice tank-shaped watches like they were made in the 40's and before that. The ultrathin Piaget however fits better under sleev
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