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Siccollector
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Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 03:28 pm:   

Hey everyone,
I have this LeCoultre coming my way and I want to know what you guys think.
Here is the original auction with the photos.
1950s LeCoultre Power Reserve 17J Cal 481 Bumper Rotor 10K GF Wristwatch Runs D5 | eBay
Let me know what your feelings are. I have a 14 day return period if you guys don't think its real.
Thank you in advance,
Kevin
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Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 04:12 pm:   

No photos.
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Posted on Friday, February 21, 2014 - 10:29 am:   

Sorry.
This
1950s LeCoultre Power Reserve 17J Cal 481 Bumper Rotor 10K GF Wristwatch Runs D5 | eBay
was suppose to be a hyper link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-LeCoultre-Power-Reserve-17j-Cal-481-Bumper-Rotor-1 0K-GF-Wristwatch-RUNS-D5-/171237330106?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3A MEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252BUhj7HcDj0yihQDoR%252FOtUVYp3xU%253D&orig_cvip=true&r t=nc
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Posted on Friday, February 21, 2014 - 10:32 am:   

It's real.
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Posted on Friday, February 21, 2014 - 10:34 am:   

Watch out for excessive play on the rotor, it looks like it's rubbing the case back. This is not an inexpensive repair a part usually has to be fabricated to correct the problem.
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Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 04:27 pm:   

Thank you and what year do you think it is and I'm bring it to a watchmaker monday.
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Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 11:38 am:   

1950s.
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Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 01:20 pm:   

Is there a way to get an exact date ? And thank you
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Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 02:59 pm:   

+/- 2 yrs with a movement serial number.
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Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 05:17 pm:   

With a movement serial number it can be dated to within 2 years.
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Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 06:42 pm:   

where is the serial number on the movement located?
and thank you so much for you help.
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Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014 - 03:32 pm:   

Opposite of the winding crown:
http://www.classicwatch.com/graphics/rx0827m.jpg
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Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014 - 03:33 pm:   

near the right bumper spring.