Question about the Duometre Chrono
Hi Looking to add a "high end" chrono and came across the duometre. Stuck between a second hand model or purchasing new. Close friend is parting with it needing the money. He purchased it in 2013 with...
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JLC Service alternatives?
Hey guys I am considering sending my JLC NSA out for service, and I am hearing a lot of negative feedback on JLCs Service center quality control and practices. The last thing I want to do is send my...
View ArticleMaster Grand Memovox vs Patek Annual Calendar 5035
Looking for some informed opinions on buying a nice classy older dress watch. Both the Grand Memovox rose gold and Patek annual calendar can be had in the $18.5-$20k range. To me they both have pluses...
View ArticleMaster Compressor Chronograph Ceramic Q205C571
I am in love with this case and dial, but I'm a bit shocked it comes with a tang buckle and a plastic strap, not to mention an exceedingly-boring case back. Is this what JLC wants us to expect from...
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Master Control Ultra Thin Small Seconds
I'm interested in the JLC Master Control Ultra Thin Small Seconds in blue. It was released in 2017. Anybody have it? Thoughts? How does it feel? Can it be serviced by most watch makes? Cost to...
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Reverso authenticity question
Hi all, Would appreciate of the JLC experts on this forum could confirm the authenticity of this Reverso Medium small seconds (2438520)? Thanks! Attached Images
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New Addition - Reverso
New addition for the box - Reverso Classic Small Seconds in steel on the black alligator strap. This one is the "large" size at about 46mm This watch wears very nice. Feels thin and light to me....
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Any experience with master compressor dualmatic?
Thinking of picking up this watch as my travel watch. It has decent wr, the 2 most useful "complications" in my eyes in the gmt function and rotating bezel plus I can see it being smart enough to wear...
View ArticleJLC straps for deployant vs. tang
Are the OEM JLC straps the same regardless of whether you choose a deployant vs. tang buckle? I was thinking of purchasing an OEM strap but using an aftermarket deployant (possibly RHD). Thanks!
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Rare steel European Futurematic - should I restore the dial?
I just bought this rare steel-cased Futurematic, branded "Automatic" which I understand was for the European market. I'm a trader, so the watch will be for sale once renovated. The movement is faulty...
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Question about JLC Geophysic
I really like the JLC Geophysic tribute to 1958 but it is a much more expensive watch than I have every purchased before. I was wondering how reasonably I could expect to find one second hand and if...
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Polaris Memovox Limited Edition
Hey everyone, What are talks thoughts on the Polaris Memovox limited edition? I have an opportunity to buy one from my local AD, its limited to 1,000 pieces...is this something that will become super...
View ArticleMainspring for Master Marine
Hello I have a JLC Master Mariner where the mainspring is broken. Its a cal 906. My watchmaker measured it to: 0,95 x 0,10 x Ø 10,0 x L 360. Can anyone help with this? Kind regards, Jacob
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Is Jaeger-LeCoultre the most under rated watch brand of all time?
I submit exhibit A. 18k solid gold, triple date, moon phase. 9mm thickness. ~$5k Attached Images
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Is this Jaeger LeCoultre a franken or is it real?
I just purchased from a supposedly reputable source. Does it look fake or otherwise non-kosher? I paid around 5K very recently and can still return. Any help is very appreciated. The vintage watch...
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Is this fake or franken or otherwise non-kosher?
I just got this for around 5K from a supposedly reputable dealer. Someone just pointed out the plated crown and perhaps a too modern movement for the period (early1980s) supposed to be a 901 caliber?...
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First Jaeger 😉
I normally wear my reliable Tag Heuer Formula 1 Quartz. It is the CAU1115 model with ceramic bezel and grey dial. The recently I came across the Jaeger Le Coultre Amvox 5 Aston Martin. It looks a bit...
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Is this Futurematic a re-dial?
I am fairly new to the world of vintage watches and ebay is truly a minefield. Right now I am trying to learn about what makes an authentic JLC Futurematic because that icon is a top contender for the...
View ArticleQuestion about baguette (or in-line) table clocks
Hello. I have the opportunity to purchase a nice Jaeger-Lecoultre table clock from the 1980's, based on their "baguette" or in-line movement, that J-L used in their table clocks until the 1990's. The...
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Help / Information - Vintage Master Mariner
Hey folks, Quick story, wife was at her Babcias (grandmother) house helping out with some cleaning up and gardening. Her Babcia asked her to box up some stuff to be thrown away or donated. One of the...
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