Old Jaeger LeCoutre - Can Anyone Tell Me About It?

Old Jaeger LeCoutre - Can Anyone Tell Me About It?

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BigGingerBob

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1,701 posts

190 months

Saturday 11th July 2020
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Hi, below are pictures of my Grandfather's JLC. I have no idea on age, model or value but I was hoping those with knowledge of these things can tell me a bit about it.
I know JLC are a top end manufacturer but my knowledge of old.models is non-existent.
Neither me or my dad are sure whether we like it or not but I suplose it will look good with shirt and jacket.




AlexC1981

4,915 posts

217 months

Sunday 12th July 2020
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That's a nice memento of your grandfather.

It's a late 50s - 60s JLC with a K881 movement. A very good quality watch. Have a look at this link:

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/ja...

You might find it a bit small on first wearing, but I guarantee if you wear it constantly for two weeks, you will find all modern watches to be annoyingly cumbersome and oversized afterwards.

TR4man

5,222 posts

174 months

Sunday 12th July 2020
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AlexC1981 said:
That's a nice memento of your grandfather.

It's a late 50s - 60s JLC with a K881 movement. A very good quality watch. Have a look at this link:

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/ja...

You might find it a bit small on first wearing, but I guarantee if you wear it constantly for two weeks, you will find all modern watches to be annoyingly cumbersome and oversized afterwards.
What an interesting website you have recommended. I’ve just spent nearly an hour just browsing it!

GCH

3,991 posts

202 months

Monday 13th July 2020
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Tube of polywatch for the crystal, new strap of your choice (black would look better imho) and it will look nice..
Have the case very very lightly polished (as I believe it is plated) to bring it back to a shine, and a service if required.
You can order a JLC buckle for your new strap for not much money (stainless ones used to be under £20 last time I bought one, not sure about gold)

Wear in good health

Edited by GCH on Monday 13th July 16:02

mikeveal

4,567 posts

250 months

Wednesday 15th July 2020
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Alex has told you everything there is to know.
It's absolutely gorgeous. I passed on buying one of these at a flea market a few years ago and have regretted it ever since.

tonyg58

358 posts

199 months

Friday 7th August 2020
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AlexC1981 said:
That's a nice memento of your grandfather.

It's a late 50s - 60s JLC with a K881 movement. A very good quality watch. Have a look at this link:

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/ja...

You might find it a bit small on first wearing, but I guarantee if you wear it constantly for two weeks, you will find all modern watches to be annoyingly cumbersome and oversized afterwards.
Has anyone bought anything from these guys?
Might be interested in one of them?