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     Pen_man New member Username: Pen_man Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
I recently acquired an extremely nice 60's Gubelin Memovox from its original owner who had worn it very little (his wife hated the alarm going off). I wore the watch for about a week after my watchmaker cleaned it and got it up to snuff. Unfortunately during that time, I discovered my watchmaker had left the alarm stem loose to the point where it would pull all the way out. I thought it was ok to wear it temporarily since the crown locked down fairly tight. As to what happened, you can probably guess. I lost the gorgeous original "JL" crown and stem. At least I think the marking on the crown is JL. I can post images if necessary. Would anyone by chance have an extra JL crown in stainless for this watch that you would sell me? Alternatively, please tell me what I should be looking for. I sometimes see JL crowns on the auction site but they usuually have specs like "tap 10" "threaded" etc. What should I be looking for? Would I be able to use a gold filled crown and polish away the gold to base metal if I ran across one of these in the proper specs? Thanks in advance for any and all help. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2263 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Is it automatic or manual wind? | ||
| Pen_man New member Username: Pen_man Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
It is an automatic. | ||
| Pen_man New member Username: Pen_man Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Just to clarify my last post, the watch movement is auto, but the alarm is manual. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2269 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I probably have the stems but no crowns. You can plate gold tone ones in white gold or rhodium, so I wouldn't worry too much about the color. | ||
| Pen_man New member Username: Pen_man Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, What should I be looking for? Do crowns have particular specs that would make them more easily recognizable for the application they are intended? I am thinking I may accidentially run across a NOS one in the packaging somewhere pehaps at a watch show or online auction, etc? If it were in the packing would it indicate a particular size or style such that I would know it was the correct one for my watch? Thanks | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2275 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I'll have to dig one up and measure the tap size. Give me some time. | ||
| Lhooq New member Username: Lhooq Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
You folks seem incredibly knowledgable . . . so I thought I would ask about this watch, which, I'm told, my father bought from a friend of his in the 1950s. It is yellow gold (forgive the photo), and is very thick and heavy. (I have it on a croc band, but I also have the 24k gold band that my father wore it on.) It's not really my style - I'm more of a Timex Indiglo guy - and though it has some sentimental value, I thought I might sell it. Any idea of value; how best to sell such things; etc.? Thanks.  | ||
| Gsva New member Username: Gsva Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
dear sir(lhoog) if you send me better pictures, i d be interested in your watch and can make you an offer, if the moderator thinks its ok. i dont want to break any rules i like this forum and take it seriously, kind regards gsva amsterdam | ||
| Lhooq New member Username: Lhooq Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
There are some better pictures in a separate post i uploaded on 12/3. Thanks | ||
| Gsva New member Username: Gsva Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
dear sir thanks for the pictures, still want to sell? i am very fond of the memovox so i would be happy to buy it thanks for answering gsva amsterdam | ||
| Lhooq New member Username: Lhooq Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
Dear Gsva: Thanks for asking. But if it really is only worth a couple/few thousand dollars, I think I shall hold onto it for sentimental reasons. Thanks again, though. Lhooq | ||
| Gsva New member Username: Gsva Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
yes well to bad i think if it is what i see $ 2000, would be a good price, if you hesitate please mail [email protected] byebye | ||
| Pen_man New member Username: Pen_man Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Ok, I did some close inspection of the Gebelin Memovox crown. It appears the crown is NOT marked "JL." It looks to be marked with a stylized "G" and a bat wing design. I know the bat wing design has a name, but for the moment, I cannot recall it. I tried to get some images of it, but I cannot focus tight enough, even with a tripod and a macro lens. I guess my photography skills are lacking. I will continue to try and get a good image. In the meantime, any and al help is greatly appreciated. Thank you. | ||
| Ratime New member Username: Ratime Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
Question, I just got a Gubelin Memovox and noticed the movement is a Le Coultre movement. Did Gubelin use the JLC Movement? After I restore this watch, it could bring some good bucks! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2543 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes the Gubelin Ipso-Vox is a JLC re-badge, then generally go for less than the same in JLC. | ||
| Ratime New member Username: Ratime Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
I'm restoring a Futermatic cal. 497. I need a hack lever for this job. Can anyone supply this part for me? Thanks | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 204 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I saw several Futurematic parts on eboy.com see the shop items but be prepared for a little fortune. | ||
| Ratime New member Username: Ratime Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
Hey thanks guy! |