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  1. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Feb 10, 2014

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    I've been looking for months for a Jaeger Lecoultre 145.8.89 and am expanding my range.

    I can't find adequate translations on the web.... is this available? Or is it the history of a past auction?

    http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g130096268

    It seems to be going for about $2,000, which is about what I'd be willing to spend.
     
  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 10, 2014

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    Google Chrome has a decent Japanese translator built in. I'd say you'd understand about 90% of the listing, but there are some horological words that just don't translate correctly.

    Unfortunately, it isn't done through a separate website, so I can't post a link.
    gatorcpa
     
  3. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Feb 10, 2014

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    The translation for whether or not he accepts international bidders is:"
    Does not correspond"

    I suppose that means he doesn't accept them?
     
  4. NT931 Feb 10, 2014

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    Well, at the least, Google Chrome assures us that "There is a sleek look, and windshield is clean. ". :)
    When do these watches date from? Early 90's? Just curious.
     
  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 10, 2014

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    That's how I would read it.

    The wire transfers show only Japanese banks accepted. In the postage section, there is no mention of international shipping.

    Doesn't seem very foreigner frendly.
    gatorcpa
     
  6. ulackfocus Feb 10, 2014

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    It's probably their get-even for all the "CONUS shipping only" American sellers. :D
     
  7. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Feb 10, 2014

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    Too bad :(

    Yeah - I believe these are from the 1990's. Very hard to find these days.
     
  8. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 10, 2014

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    Yahoo Japan does not allow direct American participation, but there are work-arounds.