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JLC UTM authenticity check- Montredo
Hi all After years of thinking and rethinking, getting quotes from different dealers and countries i decided to buy my first watch. It was from Montredo. It was also bit leap of faith as its lot of...
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Help to identify JLC vintage watch
Hi, Could someone please advise about the attached watch? I'm a total newbie with JLC and have no clue where to start researching. Would be great if anyone can give a pointer about the model...
View ArticleWhy does JLC use Dimple Adjusters???
Based on JLC's expertise with in house complicated movements, why do they keep relying on dimple adjusters? It seems that most other high end complications from Patek, IWC, Blancpain etc.... don't...
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40's powermatic local buy - help and opinions
Hi, This would be a local purchase for me. I know next to nothing about this era JLC models but I've been looking for something vintage and I really like the design. Is there anything I need to be...
View ArticlePurpose of non duoface reverso?
Is it just for engraving? What is the point of a reverso if the other side is plain? Watch I am currently saving for: Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonaut
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Ever fallen in love with a watch you shouldn't have fallen in love with?
Just a whimsical musing here. After 3 or 4 years of obsessing I finally gave in to temptation and bought a Master Compressor Diving GMT Navy Seals. It's insane, ridiculously over-engineered, I'll...
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Perfect solution for fitting 20mm strap between 21mm lugs
Choices are considerably better for aftermarket straps with 20mm width vs 21mm. Unfortunately the MC Chrono has 21mm lugs. Never liked the OEM dark blue Alligator supplied with the Sector dial watch...
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Help with In identifying The rarity of this Master Mariner Power reserve 14k...
I have a 14k Master Mariner Powermatic wristwatch with a 17j cal 481 bumper movement. I'm told it's rare do to the Master Mariner signed original dial with a power reserve. I purchased it at a local...
View ArticleOff to Dallas for service... whomp whomp
The high was short lived. Bought two Albatrosses recently, both need fixing shortly there after. Vintage pieces, wife's quartz just stopped working, not a battery issue. My automatic seems to have a...
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Took my Original 1968 Memovox Polaris to the Las Vegas AD
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View ArticleJLC Gold medallions on the Master Controls
Good evening all IÂ’m considering something from the master control series. Does anyone know if you can buy a replacement stainless steel case back for the JLC Master Control series of watches? The...
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JLC Atmos Clock, but which one?
A friend leaving the country has asked his extremely amateur watch guy friend (me) to help him identify this. He is leaving the country and looking to sell it. Have seen many of these on Chrono24,...
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How would you classify the old MC
This is the previous generation MC. It’s case size is 40mm. It has a thick bezel, small Arabic numerals and alpha hands. Would you categorize it as a dress watch? IMO the bezel and case size makes it...
View ArticleCasa Fagliano Strap for JLC Reverso Classic Large Small Seconds
Hello Gentlemen, I might pull the trigger on the Reverso mentioned above from a grey market dealer. I always wanted the version on the brown Casa Fagliano strap, but the one I'm going to buy will come...
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Unknown Vintage LeCoultre Watch?
Hi there... I bought this watch and I haven't seen any others like this... what kind of dial is this? Hoping someone has some info on it Thanks! Attached Images
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JLC Vintage watch I am looking to buy
Hi there. I am looking at the attached watch. Ad says 35mm from the 60s. The guy is on other side of the country so in-person check is not possible. He has sent the following photos - no movement...
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My first JLC: Classic Large Small Seconds :)
Hello guys, Am new here and just got my very first simple JLC Classic Large small secs. I was quite unsure for a long time if I should get the large or medium since my wrist is rather slim (around 6,2...
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1960's JLC Memovox 855 K825 - Opinion
Hello, I have had my eye out for a 855 Memovox K825 for some time now. It's medium sized by todays standards, has a nice history, still reasonable in price imho, and they look fantastic. Seems like a...
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Jlc reverso tribute size on my wrist size
Hi guys, I need your help. Do you think this reverso tribute duo is a good size or too small for me? My wrist is about 16cm. Visually speaking, it looks a little too small for me but on picture, it...
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JLC Master Mariner with 14K Gold Case Date Question.
I have a 1960s 14K Master Mariner and I was wondering if anyone can pin a more accurate date on this piece. Movement is a Cal.K881/S s/n 1537176, I am guessing that puts the production date around...
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