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     Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I have ordered your book to learn a bit more about beautiful Jaegers, but I thought I might post a question directly as well. What would be the production year for this one? Looks like an older style case? And a (ladies?) Cal.840? Is it a frankenjob?   | ||
| Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
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| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5895 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
That looks like a Franken, with a custom made plate to fit the original movement opening and fitting of the later, undersized movement. | ||
| Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
were these movements never used in Reversos originally? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5896 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Not in a mens Reverso that I know of. I any event the movement is much later than the case. What is the case serial #? | ||
| Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
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| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5897 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I would speculate that the movement is later. | ||
| Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
Yes the movement is later. I just fantasized a little, that this could be one those watches from the 70ies where (as folklore has it??? or is it really true?) some old cases where found in a drawer at JLC and newer movements plonked in, sold out in a week, and JLC then decided to relaunch the Reverso??? Or would those watches be equipped with the octagonal movement that fits the hole in the "movement holder" plate we see here??? apparently it comes from original owner who bought it new 40 years ago? (I know... no hard facts to support that of course...) any thoughts? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5898 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I would not buy that watch unless it has extensive documentation. This is because when you're ready to sell, you'll spend the rest of your time explaining to the buyer that it isn't a Franken. | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 369 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The watch was offered on Ebay... My guess: it's one of the 60/70's Reverso's mentioned in "Reverso the living Legend". The movement adapter looks too professional to be an amateurish work. Also the rectangular movements like 438 are widely available in used condition, so no need to upgrade unless it is a true LeCoultre product. | ||
| Niklasarvid New member Username: Niklasarvid Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2013 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Ilja!!! and yes, I bought it off Ebay. I like the story! ...lets just hope the dial isn't too crappy... hard to tell with those pics... havent arrived yet... |