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     Erhard Hohenester Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi, I have come across a JLC watch with the 478/BWS Br chronometer movement, cased in 18k gold and signed simply Jaeger LeCoultre on the dial. The dial style is early 1960s. I know it's not a Geophysic. Has anyone heard of such a watch? Did JLC put chronometer movements into their watches and not say so on the dial? I'd appreciate any insight! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2114 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Anecdotally, yes, I have seen that movement in non Geophysic cases how they got there, one can only speculate. | ||
| Pierre Droal New member Username: Arctis Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2005 Rating: N/A |
I owned one probably very similar to yours, in a 1958 solid gold case. As my investigations told me, It seems that JLC produced more 478/bwsbr movements than geophysic watches. (twice more) Mine was cased by Edmond Jaeger, in a case probably produced for Cartier watches at the time, for European market. It is written chronometre on the dial by the way. Post a picture of your watch, I'll be curious to see it. Pierre. | ||
| Erhard Hohenester Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Thanks, Zaf and Pierre. The watch in question isn't mine (yet), so I can't post any pictures. Maybe later. Erhard |