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     Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hi there, This watch was left to me a couple of years ago, although I love JLC's, gold watches are not really my thing, so I'm thinking about putting a nice strap on it and just wearing it for dressy occasions. I have tried to find info out about it, but with no joy. It is stamped 807659 A on the back of the case, inside the back it has LeCoultreCo, 1926 and number 59 stamped on. As far as I can see on the movement it says w 593491, it's 18k gold. I'd like to know if perhaps I should insure it, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks  | ||
| Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
And here's the movement if it helps. Thanks again.  | ||
| Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
I've just noticed that the movement has Jaeger LeCoultre on it whereas the back has only LeCoultre. I know JLC wasn't established until 1937, so maybe the watch isn't as old as I thought. Still, any info would be well appreciated. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3833 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Take a look at the movement serial number again, something doesn't add up. Thanks. | ||
| Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the reply Zaf, The number I gave is the one that in the photo is at the top of the movement and is upside down as you look at the photo. I did wonder if there's more before the W, although on closer inspection it's not a W, I can't work out what it is, and the 1 could be a t, but I'm pretty sure it's a 1. Are you thinking it"s too many digits to describe a movement? I can't see any more markings, unless there's somewhere else I should be looking. Zaf, when you say ' something doesn't add up', what are your thoughts. Thanks again for your time. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3835 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I don't think there are enough digits. The movement serial number is usually higher than that of he case. | ||
| Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
Would it make a difference if what I thought was a W was actually 1 1, making the number 11593491. My magnifying glass is at work so I'm blowing the image up in iphoto and there's a small blemish in between what could be 1's, which is why i thought it was a W or M.  | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 263 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Make that "W" a single "1" and it fits the system.  Produced around 1963. | ||
| Alcooker New member Username: Alcooker Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2009 Rating: N/A |
Great, we got there in the end. Sorry about the wild goose chase. My Dad must've been smart buying it just before he had us kids. Thanks for your help Guys, and if you think f anything else, let me know. Cheers |