Help identifying / valuing this vintage JLC

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Loved this vintage JLC that I found from a jeweler. Circa 1950, 18 kt gold, P469 movement, 35 mm, no box or papers. Fair bit of oxidation on the face. Asking price is $1800. What do you think? Can't figure out the exact model to compare on price. I care more about wearing it / getting a reasonable deal than anything else. Thanks so much!

 
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You can look by yourself at Chrono24 and google...and learn about the models JLC
 
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As a guy who likes gold watches, this one has a lovely level of patina on the dial. The minor damage knocks off points however. Case looks honest and minimally polished. You are going to pay a bricks and mortar premium for this piece. As @Fallout Boy suggests, do your homework. I don't think is redialed but do research the logo printing. Does it come serviced?
 
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For $1800, the seller needs to include a strap that fits properly. 😁

But seriously, I like it.
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I like it as well. But would be nice to see a few more photos of the dial, not in direct light would help. How are the caseback/case sides/movement?
I think the price could be pretty good if it all checks out.

But I may be the wrong guy to listen to:
I just recently bought a 18K (French case) P478 off eBay not knowing much about it, and it has taken me a few days after it shipped to realize it measures 33mm with a 16mm lug width... d'oh!
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At first glance it appears to be a very nice example of a vintage JLC. But on closer inspection, I would say that there are questions about the originality of the dial. Those questions relate to the signature.

I admit to not being an expert, though I have probably owned >10 vintage JLC over the years, and have viewed hundreds in person. Like all manufacturers of that period, the signatures on the dial were not always consistent, as the printing was outsourced. But broadly speaking, I would say that the JLC signatures tended to be more consistent than most, and typically featured 'serif' characteristics.

Although better photos would be required in order to assess the dial with high confidence, the one shown appears to feature inconsistent serif characters. The T and L appear to have them, but most of the others lack the distinctive feature. Also, the G does not appear to be as round and smooth as those found on original dials. Finally, the small loop, connected both to the underline and the E on the right, appears to angle up at the corner of the lower 45º angle on the E, while original examples tended to angle to the right of that corner.

It is possible that the crystal is causing a fair amount of distortion in the OP's photo, but given what we have to go on, the signature does cause some concern. For comparison purposes, here are the OP's, followed by two that I am confident are original:

JLCsig96.png

JLCsig21.png

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At first glance it appears to be a very nice example of a vintage JLC. But on closer inspection, I would say that there are questions about the originality of the dial. Those questions relate to the signature.

I admit to not being an expert, though I have probably owned >10 vintage JLC over the years, and have viewed hundreds in person. Like all manufacturers of that period, the signatures on the dial were not always consistent, as the printing was outsourced. But broadly speaking, I would say that the JLC signatures tended to be more consistent than most, and typically featured 'serif' characteristics.

Although better photos would be required in order to assess the dial with high confidence, the one shown appears to feature inconsistent serif characters. The T and L appear to have them, but most of the others lack the distinctive feature. Also, the G does not appear to be as round and smooth as those found on original dials. Finally, the small loop, connected both to the underline and the E on the right, appears to angle up at the corner of the lower 45º angle on the E, while original examples tended to angle to the right of that corner.

It is possible that the crystal is causing a fair amount of distortion in the OP's photo, but given what we have to go on, the signature does cause some concern. For comparison purposes, here are the OP's, followed by two that I am confident are original:

JLCsig96.png

JLCsig21.png

JLCsig23.png

This is such a good and important callout. Aside from what you've mentioned, I'm also noticing that the middle line of the "E" appears centered in the watch I'm considering, compared to being pushed up toward the top in the signatures of the JLC's you posted. I'd love to hear others opinion on the signature discrepancy.
 
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This is such a good and important callout. Aside from what you've mentioned, I'm also noticing that the middle line of the "E" appears centered in the watch I'm considering, compared to being pushed up toward the top in the signatures of the JLC's you posted. I'd love to hear others opinion on the signature discrepancy.
Yep I just spent a few minutes on google looking at "lecoultre 18k" and I can't find any script with the same features.
It feels wrong, and @Tony C. is probably right. 😬
 
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Yep I just spent a few minutes on google looking at "lecoultre 18k" and I can't find any script with the same features.
It feels wrong, and @Tony C. is probably right. 😬
I did some research last night and got nowhere near the mark on the subject watch. Someone at some point may have attempted to clean the dial, but more likely it’s not original to the watch.
 
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The OP watch dial has misalignment
Of applied markers with the printed markers. Could be perspective ?
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