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     chocoball1972 Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I'm thinking of buying this watch, supposed to be a WW2 vintage steel JLC purchased at a Post Exchange...but the movement number P468 isn't listed on the vintage calibres list. Is it real? How much do you guys think it's worth? Any info/background on this watch would be much appreciated. Thanks. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 811 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Too many variables here, you'll need to post some pictures. Zaf | ||
| chocoball Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Here are some pics of it. What do you think? thanks [IMG]http://img90.exs.cx/img90/579/dsc014553na.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img90.exs.cx/img90/5713/dsc014581qj.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img90.exs.cx/img90/783/dsc014593rv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img90.exs.cx/img90/3286/dsc014618af.jpg[/IMG] | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 812 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Well, it's real JLC, but there is nothing military about it, it is a civilian watch. | ||
| chocoball Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks, I was told that it was for sale to soldiers at Allied Post Exchanges during the war.....and not military issue as such. I'm looking for a good period watch, that's all. It seems to be in quite good condition. How much would such a watch normally sell for? Thanks. | ||
| chocoball Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Oh, one more question....would it be difficult to find an authentic, or authentic-looking strap for it? How would I go about finding out what strap came originally with that watch? thanks | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 84 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi Chocoball, those are worth between $400 and $700, depending where you buy and of course it�s condition. Regarding military provenance, a lot of sellers *create* legends to raise the price. ;) For a strap, I suggest to look for something that matches your personal taste, 1940�s straps often were made of pig skin. Not sure what lug size your watch has, but if it is 17mm what is very typical for JLC�s, your choice of straps (at justified prices) is limited. Ilja |