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     David New member Username: David Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2014 Rating: N/A |
This watch belonged to my father, who was given it during World War II. Here is all the information I could get from examining it. At one point he had the original mechanism (pictured at right) replaced by a battery-powered one, which like the original does not currently function): Rear of case: 14K Inside case: "Cased & Timed in USA by LeCoultre 14K gold (fancy letter "A") Number printed: 00009587 Date above is scratched in, perhaps 1/4/66? (I'm assuming this is when my father had the mechanism replaced) On the original mechanism: "LeCoultre Swiss Unadjusted" and: "Jewels Seventeen 17" Also another number on the mechanism which is had to read but which might be one of these: 480 1 CW 480/CW 4807 CW In another spot on the original mechanism is the number "994131" Many thanks to all!  | ||
| Gatorcpa Junior Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
This looks kind of like the LeCoultre "Sir Winston" as shown in the bottom left of this ad:  The watch can certainly be put together properly by a qualified watchmaker. Hope this helps, gatorcpa | ||
| David New member Username: David Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2014 Rating: N/A |
Gator, thanks so much for your comment. I really appreciate your taking the time to write! David | ||
| Balanchine New member Username: Balanchine Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2014 Rating: N/A |
Is there anyone who can give me an idea on this watch -- whether it makes sense to have the battery mechanism fixed and have it put together? Many thanks! David | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 6182 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I'd fix the watch trying to return it to original condition if it's a family piece. | ||
| Balanchine New member Username: Balanchine Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2014 Rating: N/A |
Thank you, Zaf. So very kind of you to respond! I was thinking along those lines too, and will look for someone good here in Los Angeles. David | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 6183 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
If you can't find someone, we can do it in DC. More info here: http://www.classicwatch.com/vintage-watch-repair/ | ||
| Balanchine New member Username: Balanchine Post Number: 3 Registered: 09-2014 Rating: N/A |
Thank you, Zaf. Let me cogitate! |