Another newbie's cry for help!
First time post for me, been reading for a while but took the plunge to sign up today. I have been a fairly low level collector for some time, I tend to get attracted to unusual pieces or ones that...
View ArticleAnother tale of shoddy JLC service
To keep it short and sweet: I had my barely 6-month old Memovox sent in for service in Singapore because it was taking a lot more handwinding than normal to get it going from standstill. Thankfully...
View ArticleJLC - original or not?
Hi im pure newbie at the JLC's Is it original watch? Worth 200$? (non working condition) And what Cal it is? Attached Images
View ArticleReal or Fake JlC Reverso?
Hi, Tis week I saw this Jaeger-Lecoultre sold by an auction house in the UK: A VINTAGE JAEGAE LE COULTRE GENTLEMANS REVERSO WRISTWATCH wi I thought it was a fake and contacted the auction house and...
View Articleif you could only own one JLC what would it be?
Hi all, I couldn't find a similar thread for JLC. The more I read about watches the more I appreciate their movements and history. I've come close to own a LeCoultre Powermatic from early 50s in 10k...
View Article(HELP!) Is this deal too good to pass on?
Hey guys I've been considering adding another watch to my collection. I recently ran into this watch: JAEGER LECOULTRE Deep Sea Master Compressor Black Dial Black Leather Men's Watch Retails for...
View ArticleMemovox cal 825 w. water damage - new movement?
My late father left a 1960's steel memovox, light dial, pointy hands - I don't have it with me right now, but it looks similar to Cal 825 examples I've found on the web (sorry, can't post links or...
View ArticleJLC Master Compressor papers
I just got a Memovox in my hands and there's one mysterious thing in the papers of it. There's a four digit number pierced into warranty booklet which starts 37xx and the watch serial number is 36xx....
View ArticleLooking for a good part source for Master compressor Cal.918 Escape Wheel..
If anyone has a 2nd source for this Escape Wheel: case #146.8.97/1...I would be most grateful. Thank You, EstebanLorenzo
View ArticleDoes the reverso case mechanism get loose over time?
:think: I have the reverso and ever since I had it I never really flip the case out because I can see that it is metal on metal contact with the flip out case... I've only flipped it when showing it...
View ArticleA JLC for everyday wear
Hello! I have become a great admirer of JLC watches. At this point in time I am saving up some $$$ so I can purchase a "grail-ish" piece. I have looking at watches similar to Omega's Aqua Terra,...
View ArticleLegit or not
Jaeger-LeCoultre Kyros for $1,856 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24 Too good to be true ot it may be legit?
View ArticleJLC Deep Sea Chronos (including vintage)
I am very interested in either of these watches. But I have not read ANYTHING on these watches other than the Hodinkee article on the Chrono. I would love if some of you guys chip in and give me some...
View ArticleJLC Lady Reverso-Fake?
Hi, I have the opportunity to buy a vintage 18k mechanical lady reverso for $2,450. All the Hallmarks seems to show it's legit but I have one concern. The JLC logo and model number is faded while the...
View ArticleWhat is a good "starter" JLC? Love the Reverso Sun/Moon, but...
Hi all, I have been getting more and more interested in watches over the past few years, starting with a classic Rolex Datejust that belonged to my late father-in-law. I have a very small collection,...
View Article85th anniversary of the JLC Reverso
Tonight, I was invited to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Jaeger LeCoultre's iconic Reverso. it was a small event, about 40 people, with good food, nice flow of drinks, and with many pieces out of...
View ArticleMy first JLC
Also my first perpetual calendar and first alarm complications Picked this from Abe at Primetime, great seller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleJLC Deep Sea Chronograph Owners, do you still love yours?
Hey Any JLC Chronograph Owners. I'm considering making the Q2068570 my next watch. I would like to hear from some owners and your experiences with this item. 1. Quality control issues? 2. Versatility?...
View ArticleCould you help me identify this Memovox model?
Hi: Does anyone know the reference of this JlC Memovox? When was it manufactured? Thanks for your help guys! Peire Attached Images
View ArticleMy experience with Jaeger LeCouture service and customer service
I'd like to share my experience with JLC's customer service, on my Deep Sea Chronograph. The watch was purchased new, from my AD, in February 2015. By August 2015, the chronograph would not restart...
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