| Author | Message | ||
     Brianh New member Username: Brianh Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2010 Rating: N/A |
Hi All,Newb to the board.I have just bought the watch in the pictures and I would like to get a JLC S/S buckle for the strap.16mm inside diameter.If anyone has one they would consider parting with I would be interested. Thanks,Brian.  | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 298 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Brian, The correct vintage buckle for your watch is not a JLC buckle, but a "LeCoultre" buckle, as shown below:   Unfortunately, in the 1960s, when your watch was made, the original straps had a great deal more taper to them and an 18mm strap would typically use a 13mm buckle (5mm of taper). Since the modern replacement 18mm strap that you have installed uses a 16mm buckle (2mm of taper), the original buckles would not fit this strap. There do exist 15mm (not 16mm) LeCoultre stainless and white gold-filled buckles, but they are VERY hard to find (as are the smaller 13mm buckles). I can probably tell you where you can find some LeCoultre buckles, but let me check with Zaf first to see if he has any to offer. Greg | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4741 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I don't sell buckles, boxes or straps...just the watches and their servicing. | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 299 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Brian, Zaf has graciously allowed me to point you to a website where you can find the proper vintage LeCoultre buckle you're looking for: www.LeCoultreSource.com Greg | ||
| Brianh New member Username: Brianh Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2010 Rating: N/A |
Hi Greg & Zaf. Thank you both for the help its very good of you to share and is much appreciated.I need to sell a vintage Rolex at the moment to buy a Very nice vintage JLC! Brian. |