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     Jackrobinson New member Username: Jackrobinson Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2013 Rating: N/A |
I received it from my mother and it hadn't been used in several decades. Belonged to her grandfather. I am 44 so do the math. I will be grateful if someone could give me any info. Here are some pics: http://www.mcbroom.biz/Public/jackrobinson/LeCoultre/LeCoultre_Gold_watch_LeCoultre_complete_wrist.jpg http://www.mcbroom.biz/Public/jackrobinson/LeCoultre/LeCoultre_Gold_watch_LeCoultre_dial_uncased.jpg http://www.mcbroom.biz/Public/jackrobinson/LeCoultre/LeCoultre_Gold_watch_LeCoultre_movement1.jpg http://www.mcbroom.biz/Public/jackrobinson/LeCoultre/LeCoultre_Gold_watch_LeCoultre_movement2.jpg http://www.mcbroom.biz/Public/jackrobinson/LeCoultre/LeCoultre_Gold_watch__LeCoultre_back_cover.jpg AFAIK it is a cal 438 http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&LeCoultre_438_4C_Am Unfortunately some butcher had his way with the dial. I would love to put my hands on an identical one in good shape. That is what is keeping me from having the watch serviced including a mainspring replacement.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5840 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The movement dates to 1942-43, though it may have been cased a little later. Finding a dial would be difficult, you can only refinish what you have, Since it looks pretty gone, refinishing it would not adversely impact value. 438 is a good guess though it may be cal. 424. Differences are very subtle so you'd need to study them against your movement. | ||
| Jackrobinson New member Username: Jackrobinson Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2013 Rating: N/A |
Thanks much Zaf! |