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Ians12345
New member Username: Ians12345
Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 08:10 am: | |
Think my heart may be ruling my head here! I really like the look of this stainless steel JLC but for $2000 would like some reassurance re its authenticity and value. It seems to be in remarkable condition. Grateful for any help. Ian
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Blgg
New member Username: Blgg
Post Number: 146 Registered: 04-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 08:32 am: | |
I admired it as well -- It appears a redial -- among other things, the seconds register is off center in its recess -- and its condition is 'too good'. This model - with an aged, original black dial - did sell for around $2k in auction recently... |
   
Fanny1104
New member Username: Fanny1104
Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 04:30 pm: | |
Here is an a little more ancient model... 1930?
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Blgg
New member Username: Blgg
Post Number: 147 Registered: 04-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 06:36 pm: | |
I've been looking for that very movement - Cal 11, center sweep. |
   
Ians12345
New member Username: Ians12345
Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 01:36 pm: | |
Many thanks. Lots of similarities with Fanny1104's watch. Dial looks took too clean but movement etc look authentic. Any other thoughts on value? Would a redial greatly affect value? Thanks |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2988 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 04:55 pm: | |
$2000 sounds like a lot of money to me, for that watch. They're on the small side, almost a ladies size by today's standards. Make sure you are familiar with the size, so not to be surprised. |
   
Ians12345
New member Username: Ians12345
Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 05:37 pm: | |
Thanks Zaf at 36mm x 22mm unfortunately I think you're probably right. |