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     Thomas Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, Similar watches pop up on ebay Germany quite regularly. I received a warning that they might not be the real thing. Can you confirm this? Thank you in advance. Best regards, Thomas http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9242&item=4963944360&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9242&item=4963944361&rd=1 | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 901 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: |
Well, I certainly have my doubts. They're all coming from Germany and until a few years ago, no one had ever seen these. The dial on the right one, is expertly redone in Germany, so it really makes you wonder. On the other hand, the case on the right one may be real, but I have my doubts about the bezel. The dial on the left one may be real, but I have my doubts about the case. I have my doubts about BOTH movements. I'd just stay away from these unitl I can confirm from the factory that they made them. When I start writing the chronograph chapter, I'll confirm and post here. | ||
| Thomas Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks a lot for the swift reply. I will follow your advice. Best regards, Thomas | ||
| Mike Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hello there from Athens, I'm into vintage watch collecting and about to bid for 1920's "A. leCoultre" old military watch. Could this be a predecessor of JeagerleCoultre or is it something else? Here is the link with photos: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4967835980&ssPageName=ST RK:MEWA:IT#ebayphotohosting ...any ideas will be welcome!!! Mike. | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 97 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The factory denies a connection to A. LeCoultre, on the other hand they made some mistakes in the past, when it came to their history... We saw some Duoplan movements signed Blancpain, and we saw several A.LeCoultre signed movements with additional Blancpain signature. So I would say everything is possible. ;) Ilja | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 933 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hello guys, the problem with the A. LeCoultre brand, even if it is associated with LeCoultre, is what caliber are these movements? They don't match up to anything that is in house, so what are they? | ||
| Mark Osmun Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I have a LeCoultre watch from WWII given to me by a U.S. pilot. It has a white face and dark blue hands. On the back is engraved. "PROPERTY US ARMY AG/Watch Navigation HACK TYPE A11/Serial No. 142/Order No. 42-10905-P/Manufacturer Part No. LECWEEMS/71337" I've been unable to find anything like it anywhere. Would anyone have come across anything similar? On my next post I'll include a photo. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1053 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes, I am familiar with it, what did you need to know? | ||
| Mark Osmun Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Here's the photo of the US Army watch. Does anyone know anything about this type? | ||
| Mark Osmun Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hello Zaf, Well, what I wanted to know is something about its history, who if anyone repairs such watches, whether the watch is rare, is it expensive? Actually anything connected with the watch. Thank you, Mark | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1054 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
They are pretty rare, they're a little on the small side so collectors shy away from them to some degree. On the LeCoultre Weems, the rotating bezel is chrome plated, and these are frequently trashed. So value will depend largely on condition anywhere from $800 to $1500. They date from the late 1930s/early 1940s. I can repair these, what does it need? | ||
| Mark Osmun Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks, Zaf, The watch loses about 20 minutes a day. I even thought of having the works replaced with a modern set up if that were possible -- just so it would be a reliable piece. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1055 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Whatever you do DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT replace the movement. You would kill 95% of its' value. |
