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     Ezm1 New member Username: Ezm1 Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2010 Rating: N/A |
G'day Zaf and to all, First postin here. Recently picked up an interestin leCoultre vintage pilot. Not a mil issued piece unfortunately but one I have not seen before. I'm trying to figure out if its stainless steel. Case looks too clean to be chrome plated and its an unusual piece as it looks to be a cross between a leCoultre Weems (dial & crown) and a chunky case similar to a JLC www. Movement is a cal. 450 Any info would be appreciated Cheers (pics are from the seller)   | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4424 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It's stainless steel, with a weird alloy bezel, I have had these a few times before, but was not able to determine if they are issue timepieces or not. | ||
| Ezm1 New member Username: Ezm1 Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2010 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the reply Zaf. Would JLC be able to identify if they were issued pieces? Or they don't record such info. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4425 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
No, they will not be able to. They may be able to tell you where the movement was delivered. | ||
| Ezm1 New member Username: Ezm1 Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2010 Rating: N/A |
The movement is marked VXN that would indicate that it was made for the US correct? Or its not a clear indication? I have also found the same watch from an owner on another forum who has mentioned that his/her example was sourced from the military but does not possess any mil markings. Would that be the usual practice for US mil watches not to have markings on their case backs? My sample supposedly dates from 1943. I have enquired with the other owner which branch it was sourced from but have not received any info as yet. | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 284 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
These watches are "sort" of Weems design, same crown, same dial. The bezel or better inlay rests in a ring sharp groove similar to the Weems design. |