| Author | Message | ||
     Vegard_dino New member Username: Vegard_dino Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hi all I am new to the forum. And also to vintage JLC. But, the idea of having one from the 50´s or 60´s are getting more and more in my mind. So, hope some can help me. What model and movement is the best to go for, as a vintage start? Thinking about repair, service and the day to day use. I love to have a memovox, but how are the vintage to repair? All help is good to me. Thanks for looking Vegard_dino | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3502 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It really depends. Are you wearing the watch every day? Will it ever be near moisture or is it a collector watch for occasional wear? | ||
| Vegard_dino New member Username: Vegard_dino Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf Sorry, forgot to give more information. The watch will be used every day. It will not be used in water, but I do walk in the rain....under a rain coat. Cheers Vegard_dino | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3507 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I think generally speaking, I'd go with a steel screw back watch. if you can narrow it down to what model, I can give you an opinion. | ||
| Vegard_dino New member Username: Vegard_dino Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf I am looking at these JLC now: a steel case, marked ACIER INOXYDABLE. It is from the 1950´s. 15 jewel manual wind, cal.P469/A with Parechoc. The next one is: A Memovox automatic with date at 3 o´clock. It is steel, from the 1960´s. Case got ref. nr:876. Movement is a 17 jewel automatic, cal.916. I did not have my camera with me, but I will try and get photo´s tomorrow. Cheers Vegard_dino |