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     Squid Nunc? Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Don't know much about Jaeger-LeCoultre so I'm looking for some opinions on this watch I'm interested in. Just being cautious not to buy a franken or overpay. Any info would be appreciated. The movement is a K800/C, watch has a repolished steel case and replacement crystal and non-signed crown. Asking price is �550, is that fair? Also, is the combination of case, dial and hands original JLC? Here are some pics: http://de.sometimeago.com/uhren/jlc800/index.html | ||
| Squid Nunc? Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Forgot to ask; I suppose a correct crown would be impossible to find? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1356 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The watch looks genuine to me, but the pictures are taken from a distance and it is hard to tell to what degree it is original. Personally, I think you are better off getting a watch with a larger movement than the K800, I don't think it will cost you any more, but should hold value better. Thanks, Zaf | ||
| Squid Nunc? Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks Zaf! I agree the movement is a bit small (for the case), but I kinda like the external looks off this one. The steel case, silver crosshair dial and dauphine hands. Is that a combo available with a different movement? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1358 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I think they had a cross hair model automatic with or without date fitted with the 880 or 881. I'm not sure if they still used the larger mechanical wind movements at about the time this watch watch made. I just like the 1940s and 1950s pieces better myself. | ||
| Squid_Nunc Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the info, I think I prefer handwind though. This one would be from the 60's right? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1359 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes, 1960s. If you have a movement serial # I can tell you within a year. | ||
| Squid Nunc? Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Serial number is 1655672. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1360 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Around 1966. | ||
| Squid Nunc? Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Cool, thanks! |