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     Russ_s New member Username: Russ_s Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2012 Rating: N/A |
New Member, first post. My mother recently gave me an old LeCoultre watch that belonged to my grandfather. The face looks similar to the Mystery model except that it has a minute hand instead of a second "floating" diamond. Was this the original configuration, or something that was changed later? There are rubies(?) at the 3,9,and 12 positions. The case is gold plated. There are no markings on the outside of the case. According to the gentleman who is cleaning and repairing the watch, he found two numbers inside the watch but didn't specify whether they were on the case or the movement "2121212" and "1300" The watch runs and can be wound by the stem, but the automatic winding function does not work because it needs an oscillating weight axle. I promised to help scour the internet for parts, but I don't even know what caliber I should be looking for. Any information as to model, approximate year of manufacture, sources for the part I need, or any other information about this watch would be greatly appreciated. I hope to some day be able to pass it along to my own grandson. Sorry about the photo quality (it's a cell phone)   | ||
| Russ_s New member Username: Russ_s Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2012 Rating: N/A |
Update: I'm told that the movement is P 812. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5749 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It's a 1950s piece, I don't know the model name. These usually were named after one of the planets. Normally there is a second floating diamond for the minutes. Regarding the P812, almost all the rotor axis' break, so it's not an easy part to find. We usually have to manufacture something, but that's an expensive proposition. | ||
| Russ_s New member Username: Russ_s Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2012 Rating: N/A |
Thank you for your response. I assume then that there is no comparable part from another movement that can be substituted. What is the difference between p812 and k812? Can you give me a ballpark idea of how much i can expect to pay if I have to have the part made? |