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     Krugerand New member Username: Krugerand Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2011 Rating: N/A |
I was given a V&C watch by my wife for Christmas. I belonged to her Grandfather. I love my wife! It has a Jeager LeCoutlre which seems plausible from what I have read about the V&C and JL relationship. The case is 18k gold - I believe from the markings It measure 35mm across not including the crown I have include pics of the movement markings - could not find an import code marking       | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4993 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
No, sorry, something not right here. It is a JLC that is made to look like a Vach. A correct Vach would be signed Vach on the dial, case & movement even though it would have used modified JLC movements as the starting point. | ||
| Krugerand New member Username: Krugerand Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2011 Rating: N/A |
Gee, thanks for letting me down easy - just kidding. OK, so its a JLC watch (mostly) - It will remain a precious family heirloom. Just a couple of questions: Do you have some idea of the date? Is this something I should consider insuring? Is it worth its weight in gold or something more than that Is it worth trying to find an appropriate JLC dial face. Thanks. I very much appreciate your efforts with this forum. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4995 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It dates to approx 1946. Can you tell of the V&C dial has been refinished or not? That dial would have slightly raised enamel lettering if it is a V&C dial. If it's been redone or started off as a JLC dial, the script paint would be on the same level as the background paint. | ||
| Krugerand New member Username: Krugerand Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2011 Rating: N/A |
Appears and feels very flat. Also Movement number is P450/40. Thanks  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5002 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
From what I see, I would conclude that this is the JLC dial that has been repainted. On an original dial, there is no way the 12 would be touching the minute track. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5003 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Here is what a Vach movement of that era should look like: http://www.watch-prices.com/graphics/ew0007m.jpg |