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     susan-eric Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi--I recently acquired a man's Jaeger LeCoultre as pictured, which had been refurbished at the factory in Paris. Currently, the hour numbers illuminate in the dark, but neither set of hands do so. I'm wondering if that is the way it was originally constructed or if it seems that the hands have been replaced or painted over. Thank you. [URL=http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d23/susan-eric/Jaeger1.jpg][IMG]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d23/susan-eric/th_Jaeger1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1798 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I can't tell if the hands have been painted over from the photos. If the hands have the original luminous material, it would not be unusual for them to stop glowing. | ||
| Susan-Eric Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Would you then consider it unusual for the numbers to glow but not the hands? Thanks for your help. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1799 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
No I would not. The dials are frequently stored without luminous and if it went to the factory, a modern luminous was applied to the dial. The hand luminous is applied when the hands are made. So there could be a 70 yr difference between the two. | ||
| anthony Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I am confused why this thread is titled 'acier staybrite' . Could some one clue me in? |