| Author | Message | ||
     Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
Hi to all, a watch dealer offers me a rectangular JLC from the early 40-ties. Some questions: Are case and dial original ? What is the estimated value (if all parts are original) of the timepiece ? Much thanks in advance. Cheers Dieter | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 152 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Dieter, without having details other than rectangular watch probably from 40s it is IMPOSSIBLE to tell anything. | ||
| Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
Hello Ilja, you're absolut right. But in my first post I've tried to upload two scans. I'm not sure what's going wrong. Is the "Upload attachment" the correct feature ? I try it again ! Cheers Dieter      | ||
| Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
I've attached more scans, but only one is visible. Here the next one:  | ||
| Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
and another one:  | ||
| Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
.. and the last one:  | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 153 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi Dieter, you found my favorite rectangular model! It�s called "Etanche", one of the very first waterproof LeCoultre watches. Tricky thing one these is the crystal, it�s set like a stone and usually is facetted. This crystal looks like a replacement, but not a bad one though. Watch is surely US market, given the signature on case and VXN stamp on movement. So dial doesn�t belongs to the watch, but pretty much looks like an original dial. Since these watch are rare, to name a price is difficult. They sell from EUR 1400 to 2400. Ilja | ||
| Dieter Zysk New member Username: Smash Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for your fast answer Ilja ! Seller offers me the watch for 2.500 Euro. Taking into account that the dial doesn't belong to the watch a lot of money. What do you think. As an alternative I would prefer a vintage Reverso model. Are chances to find one for maximum 3.000 Euro ? Kind Regards Dieter | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 154 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I might be able to offer you an Etanche for EUR 1800. It�s not finished yet but can be within 2-3 weeks. Email me privately if interested. It should be possible to find a vintage Reverso for EUR 3000, but don�t expect a mint example than. Ilja |