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     Jam1325 New member Username: Jam1325 Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2007 Rating: N/A |
I have just acquired this LeCoultre Automatic Wristwatch. Can anyone tell me approximate age, style or anything? I am taking it to a watchsmith next week. Sometimes it runs then stops. When I shake it a little it will start back up again. It looks like it needs to be cleaned. Should I have that done or will it damage the dial? Sorry I don't have any numbers since I can't get into the watch yet but i'm hoping someone out there has some info. The band is Speidel which is probably not original Thanks, John | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2367 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Please post photo. There is no way to tell what you have with the information you're giving. We can handle repairs here too. Be careful, a lot of butchers out there. Zaf | ||
| Jam1325 New member Username: Jam1325 Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2007 Rating: N/A |
I keep trying to upload the photo but it keeps teeling me the size is too large even though I'm using 640x480. I'll try this again.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2370 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It looks like a 1950s watch, movement is likely to be caliber P812. Try winding it 20 times before wearing it and THEN see how long it runs. Zaf | ||
| Jam1325 New member Username: Jam1325 Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2007 Rating: N/A |
Ok I'll do that. Thanks for the quick response. Can you tell me if there is any value to the watch? Should it be cleaned? Thanks, John | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2371 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
As it is, the watch is worth probably $250. If it were perfect, it would be worth $500-600, so it's tight wether you can properly restore something like this for under $250. |