| Author | Message | ||
     Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
Hi I have a question for anyone knowledgeble on the topic. I have my father's (passed) prized LeCoultre he loved so much. It was purchased by him before I was born sometime in the 60's, rarely worn, has never been opened, and is all original and working (as far as I know). The crystal is obviously scratched but the dial and things I can see inside are flawless. Couple of questions. First, what do ya think it's worth (obviously)? Second, should I get it recrystalled and polished and cleaned and tuned and such or will that diminish it's value? Thanks! Jonathan. | ||
| Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
I'll try uploading the pic again, didn't work.. | ||
| Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
hmm, am I a little slow today? must be...    | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1160 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Do you know if it is a bumper automatic? i.e. does it bump back and forth when you shake it? | ||
| Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
Why yes, it does. What does that mean? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1164 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Nothing, I'm just trying to figure out what it is exactly. A "bumper" automatic with date means you have movement caliber 825, in stainless steel these are worth $1000-$1700 depending on model and condition. As long as you don't touch the cosmetics too much, doing a mechanical restoration and crystal will not dimish the value. | ||
| Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
Gotcha! Hey thanks a lot Zaf. I will get it prettied up and decide whether to sell or keep. My wrist is just too huge for this, I think I need a big omega or rolex to suit me... Any ideas on where to sell something like this? Thanks in advance on my final question (possibly) :-) | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1166 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I can consign it for you if you want. Is it running OK? We could do the cosmetics here. | ||
| Jonathan Hensel New member Username: Nanoscale Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
Runs fine, keeps the time as far as I know. I don't wear it often so I don't keep it wound. Winds up smooth, you can feel when it is nearing the extent of the windup it torques up , alarm works, bump wind works. Where are you located? Are you a watch shop or an online vendor? I'll forward you my direct contact details... Thanks, Jonathan. |