Picked this JLC memovox E855 k825 up a few weeks ago. And we'll it needs alittle love. So it's packed up and off to jaeger lecoultre. Hopefully they can work some magic. Stand by for the finished piece. In like 8 months or so lol. I hear it takes an unreasonable amount of time. Befor
Unreasonable is relative. That watch will come back looking like new. Fair warning - plan on at least $2200, and another $900+ if you want them to make the dial pristine again.
Yeah, I've had 2 watches restored at LeSentier. Look at it this way: you'll have what amounts to a like-new Memovox for half of what the new reissue costs.
i bought a J-L that was redone on factory and I'm not happy whit the dial the quality is not there but it was done 10 years ago and i still have the invoice somewhere. have they improved on dial restoration? Do anybody have a example on the work?
Dial color is beautiful. Absolutely stunning watch. Worth money spent on restoration without a doubt.
donno ... looks like the horological equivalent of a series of plastic surgeries ... better looking ? yes ... character/vibes/mojo ... zero!
Here's the question you need to ask before sending a watch to JLC: Will the watch will be worth $3,000, plus your cost of the watch when it is done? Now if this is another $6 Goodwill Special, then it's a no-brainer. I have seen near NOS versions of this watch near $4,000. So maybe. gatorcpa
I think they are little nuggets of goodness... At a reasonable price.... I know mine is the lesser value no date.... I think I was in at 575$ OP will make a killer strap for sure