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JLC of 1948 with incredible clean dial and markers

  1. FRAME Jan 31, 2014

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    Hi,

    What do you think of this JLC, original or restaured?

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  2. FRAME Jan 31, 2014

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    some more pics:

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  3. alam Jan 31, 2014

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    What is the likelihood that a 66 year old dial could still be looking so spiffy and in original condition? A closer look at better pictures/angles could shed more light....but regardless, is a nice looking dial!
     
  4. ulackfocus Jan 31, 2014

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    Can't tell from those pictures, but there are several redialers with the underlined JaegerLeCoultre die so it's probably a refinished dial. Got one like that myself that JLC redid from stem to stern.

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  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 31, 2014

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    I can't tell anything from the picture you provided. Need close-ups. Movement looks to be in excellent condition, a very good sign.

    Sorry,
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  6. FRAME Jan 31, 2014

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  7. Hijak Jan 31, 2014

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    Love that copper dial Dennis!::love::
     
  8. Patrick Dixon How do these messages get here? Feb 1, 2014

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  9. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 1, 2014

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    I think it is a top quality redial. I don't see a "Swiss" or "Swiss Made" at the bottom of the dial, although it could be hidden in the photos.
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  10. FRAME Feb 1, 2014

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    The owner claims no redial, says it has always been in the family and there are a few tiny spots on the dial. Still, remarkable for such an old watch. Thanks for the replies, guys
     
  11. Patrick Dixon How do these messages get here? Feb 2, 2014

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    This is the JLC script from an original early 50s dial. See how the centre bar of the E is offset.

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  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 2, 2014

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    I just looked at mine (one from mid-1950's and one from around 1960) and the logos are slightly different. Both are 100% original dials with some patina. The lettering on the later one is just a tiny bit narrower and taller. Offset on the "E" bars is different also.

    It's hard to base judgement just on that one element. It may have something to do the contractor that made the dials.
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