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     Crsuk11 New member Username: Crsuk11 Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2010 Rating: N/A |
I am trying to ascertain whether the quartz J le C Reverso is a good entry level J le C watch / investment. Generally I have always bought automatics, so have never thought about quartz watches. However I really like the Reverso design / appearance but cannot justify an automatic version purchase (I have quite a few watches already). I have found a used quartz version with the 18k gold & stainless case (new J le C crocodile strap) at what seems a good price. So what should I be looking to pay? Are they worth very little and nobody wants them? The other problem is it measures 39mm x 24mm, so pretty small, & I am quite a big bloke 6ft 4 - will it look ridiculous? Help / Opinions greatly appreciated. | ||
| Christopherg Junior Member Username: Christopherg Post Number: 32 Registered: 03-2010 Rating: N/A |
Those cases are certainly lovely, and the small size never bothers me (I'm 6'2"), but I personally draw the line at quartz movements! From a resale point of view, I expect that most collectors share my prejudice, and few would pay meaningful $$$ for one. If one wants nanosecond accuracy, cell phones are good. If one wants a mini-marvel of craftsmanship that will last a century or more, go for a mechanical movement - IMHO, of course! Cheers, Chris | ||
| Crsuk11 New member Username: Crsuk11 Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2010 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I do agree, and all my present watches are automatic. However the difference in price between the auto & the quartz is massive. I do not object to spending the money but must at worst break even if I was to sell later. So do I buy a quartz J le C or would I simply be throwing good money away as they are impossible to sell? | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 252 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Ditto what Christopher said. I'm 6'6" and frequently wear smaller sub-35mm watches, but not quartz. And as an investment (with few exceptions, e.g. JLC mechaquartz chronos, etc.), quartz is almost never a good idea. | ||
| Crsuk11 New member Username: Crsuk11 Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2010 Rating: N/A |
Many Thanks & it looks like the Reverso quartz gets the thumbs down. However, would the 18k & SS case on a new crocodile strap be a reasonable buy at �1,090 or don't touch it and save up for the auto? Thanks, Richard | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4628 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I also think all steel will hold its value better than steel & gold watches. | ||
| Thomas Junior Member Username: Thomas Post Number: 17 Registered: 12-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hello Richard, my local watchmaker told me that the JLC Reverso quartz movement (e.g. Cal. 601) should not be mixed up with those cheap quartz movements that can be found in other watches (e.g. Cartier Tank etc.). The Reverso quartz caliber seems to be a mechanical movement in most parts and of a high grade and quality as well (as I have been told). As well the price stated (GBP 1,090) doesn't seem that high to me for an 18k & SS Reverso. | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 307 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thomas, I think you're confusing the JLC 6xx series quartz movements with the JLC Mecaquartz movements. The two are not the same.... apples and oranges. The JLC 600-series quartz movements found in the Reverso, while not cheap quartz movements, are quite similar in technology to those found in Cartier (your example) and other good brands. The mechanical/quartz hybrid movement that you mention in your post sounds like the older Mecaquartz movements that JLC used in their Odysseus models (and others) and supplied to IWC. This isn't the movement used in the Reverso quartz. Hope this clears some of the confusion. | ||
| Thomas Junior Member Username: Thomas Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2009 Rating: N/A |
Are there any pictures of the movements Cal. 601 or 602 as can be found in the Reverso quartz watches available? | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 308 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Here's a picture of a cal 602 from one of the JLC watches I've had:  Greg | ||
| Sensas Junior Member Username: Sensas Post Number: 42 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Yes, It's a 602, early 80s (maybe 81-82) |