| Author | Message | ||
     Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3445 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
http://www.classicwatch.com/jaegerlecoultrebook/review.html This review is about to appear in the NAWCC Bulletin, October 2008 edition. | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
may I quote from this on the german forums? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3448 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Sure! Anything helps. I just paid the balance of the printing costs  They should be here in an hour. I'm excited. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3452 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Books are in! They look pretty good. Here are some sample pages: http://www.classicwatch.com/jaegerlecoultrebook/jlcbook_1.jpg http://www.classicwatch.com/jaegerlecoultrebook/jlcbook_2.jpg http://www.classicwatch.com/jaegerlecoultrebook/jlcbook_3.jpg I'll start shipping the orders tomorrow. | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 20 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
Wow! Looks good - may I ask to send mine today? :-) The ad is posted on watchlounge dot com. Best regards, Stefan | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3453 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I'm still not sure how to package these things for shipment! I'm experimenting with a couple of options now. The first batch should get out tomorrow. | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 238 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Well done Zaf! | ||
| Polrus New member Username: Polrus Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2008 Rating: N/A |
Congratulations Zaf, Looking forward to receiving my copy. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3459 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The first 20 books ordered have shipped! I added an errata sheet, as a couple of typos and minor errors have made it through, if you find any more errors, please email me: [email protected] | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 21 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
the hits on the german forum are above 250 now - you will be a rich man :-) best regards, Stefan | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3462 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Ha ha...nothing sent to Germany yet! A lot has gone to France already. Yours shipped yesterday. It just appeared on Amazon.com (it's priced higher at $139 there because of their fee structure). | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 22 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
350... | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3466 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
OK I sold one yesterday! But over 40 books so far, so there is definitley some demand for this sort thing! Still a long way to go to recoup print costs though. | ||
| Bpabpa Junior Member Username: Bpabpa Post Number: 34 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
Congratulations, Zaf! I'm sure the accomplishment of your book must be highly gratifying as it most certainly will have an impact on the vintage watch community for years to come. It'll definitely impact me -- I just placed my order. Given all the JLC transactions that occur on eBay, have you considered posting it there as a Buy It Now offering? Just a thought. Best, Bruce | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3469 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi Bruce, got your order, thanks. I will put it on eBay as soon as the pace slows down a little. Right now I'm shipping them as fast as I can! What's odd, is that most are going overseas, perhaps 75%! Weird. | ||
| Futurematic New member Username: Futurematic Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2007 Rating: N/A |
I would also like to add a congratulations, Zaf. I received my book yesterday (USA) and am slowly making my way through it - very nice job! Hopeful to see you at the York, PA (NAWCC regional show) in November. Best regards, Mark M. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3471 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Well, if you like Futurematics, it's the book for you! | ||
| Abdrx New member Username: Abdrx Post Number: 3 Registered: 08-2008 Rating: N/A |
hello Zaf, hope to get mine (France) with your signature !! great and amazing works !! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3476 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi, if you have receieved an email with a tracking number, the book shipped the day of the notice. The tracking on the USPS site is very poor however, I apologize. I've followed some the packages and in some cases the tracking is non-existant. The expected arrival time for overseas is 6-10 postal days, so I'd imagine, most of the early orders (like around Sept 25) are starting to arrive. Keep in mind it's a heavy item and the post office may take time to deliver it. | ||
| Tedc New member Username: Tedc Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, I got mine (limited edition xx of 500!!) 2 days ago (Japan). I'm sure that it will be keeping me horologically happy this coming weekend! P.S. FYI, the USPS tracking system is very poor as the item is never really updated. | ||
| Clavi Junior Member Username: Clavi Post Number: 45 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Received something interesting this morning...   | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3480 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
frimeur! | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 23 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
BTW: am looking for deep sea alarm :-) Regards, Stefan | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 239 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi Stefan, well, the European in the book is mine, so feel free to make an offer. ;) | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 24 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
Hmmmm - give me a call :-) | ||
| Polrus New member Username: Polrus Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2008 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, A quick note to thank you for the book, it arrived safely in Scotland this morning. I would urge everyone on the forum not only to buy your book, but also to spread the word. This is already a classic and is destined to be a standard text for all watch lovers. Congratulations. Regards Paul. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3486 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Paul! Ilja found a couple errors, for the latest, go to: http://www.classicwatch.com/jaegerlecoultrebook/errors.html | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 25 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
Posted my review on Amazon.com :-) | ||
| Bertrandls New member Username: Bertrandls Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hello every body, I'm looking for informations about this clock. I only found this site but it doesn't say much... http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/L-histoire-des-montres-Jaeger-Lecoultre-No_113.htm Thank you for your help. Regards Bertrand  | ||
| Lolago New member Username: Lolago Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2008 Rating: N/A |
Got it right now! Many thanks Zaf, the book is fantastic, a must have for every vintage watches collector. Lorenzo | ||
| Claudio Junior Member Username: Claudio Post Number: 17 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
I received mine ; awesome book Thank you Zaf !! Claudio | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3511 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Excellent thanks for the compliment. | ||
| Stefan Junior Member Username: Stefan Post Number: 26 Registered: 03-2007 Rating: N/A |
...posted on TimeZone now as well - although I did not start the thread I felt free to comment :-) | ||
| Bpabpa Junior Member Username: Bpabpa Post Number: 35 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
Curious question, Zaf: How did you decide on the cover of your book? In other words, why not go with other watches that are emblematic of the JLC brand, such as the Reverso or Futurematic? Thanks, Bruce | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3549 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I think the tear drop lug case of the 1940s is just as JLC as the Reverso & Futurematic. It also has more colors on the dial, so on a big cover shot like that it pops out more. |