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·Lol thanks guys, now im sad i didn’t have more money to fight it out with the bids.
JLC watch potential purchase - thoughts?
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·R rangaLol thanks guys, now im sad i didn’t have more money to fight it out with the bids.
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I’ve been laying low for a while, but this one got me back in the game.
Been lusting after these for a loooong time. I’m glad I didn’t see this thread until after the auction had ended, because it would have made me very nervous. I appreciate the validation from so many knowledgeable collectors though, and I’m glad none of you went after it in earnest because it would have gotten ugly at the end😒
Didn’t want to post and jinx things until I had it in hand, but in the metal it is better than expected😀
Unfortunately, a piece like the OP watch doesn't come available to the general public in a no-reserve low-fee auction very often. One might wait years to have another opportunity like that...
My sentiments exactly. I still regret coming in second (or third?) on this one, for example🙁:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/arr...y-recently-watches.8930/page-615#post-1119242
Dial looks very sharp for its age, but JLC retailed a few of these as late as the 1980's so the dial may be newer than the original production date...
The modern release is very faithful, but there are some subtle differences between this original dial and the 1983 version (commemorating the 150th anniversary of JLC). Among them are the open 6 and 9 on the original (left) and the closed 6 and 9 on the commemorative version (right).
There is also SWISS (left) vs SWISS MADE (right).
(Photo of the commemorative watch from watchprosite).
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Dan S
·I’ve been laying low for a while, but this one got me back in the game.
Been lusting after these for a loooong time. I’m glad I didn’t see this thread until after the auction had ended, because it would have made me very nervous. I appreciate the validation from so many knowledgeable collectors though, and I’m glad none of you went after it in earnest because it would have gotten ugly at the end😒
Didn’t want to post and jinx things until I had it in hand, but in the metal it is better than expected😀
Well done, and congratulations!
My sentiments exactly. I still regret coming in second (or third?) on this one, for example🙁:
I finally have that one restored, repaired, and on my wrist.
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·@MMMD Great post (and congrats)! I've been eyeing a triple date for a while now and didn't realize JLC released an anniversary edition in 1983. Differences are very subtle, thanks for pointing those out.
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·Hi all,
Curious if anyone has any opinion on the Triple Date below. I haven't seen too many examples with the black dial, so tough to compare. Does anyone have any opinion on whether this looks original? Much appreciated!
Curious if anyone has any opinion on the Triple Date below. I haven't seen too many examples with the black dial, so tough to compare. Does anyone have any opinion on whether this looks original? Much appreciated!
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ranga
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··Noob taxpayer
I’ve been laying low for a while, but this one got me back in the game.
Been lusting after these for a loooong time. I’m glad I didn’t see this thread until after the auction had ended, because it would have made me very nervous. I appreciate the validation from so many knowledgeable collectors though, and I’m glad none of you went after it in earnest because it would have gotten ugly at the end😒
Didn’t want to post and jinx things until I had it in hand, but in the metal it is better than expected😀
My sentiments exactly. I still regret coming in second (or third?) on this one, for example🙁:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/arr...y-recently-watches.8930/page-615#post-1119242
The modern release is very faithful, but there are some subtle differences between this original dial and the 1983 version (commemorating the 150th anniversary of JLC). Among them are the open 6 and 9 on the original (left) and the closed 6 and 9 on the commemorative version (right).
There is also SWISS (left) vs SWISS MADE (right).
(Photo of the commemorative watch from watchprosite).
Looks fantastic! I was pretty close to bidding on that guy... but I have to stay focused 📖
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Dan S
·You need to push those buttons with something small and thin, but hopefully soft enough to avoid scratches. I guess there is actually a specific tool for it, but a wooden toothpick works well.
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·thanks
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TimeODanaos
·R rangaHere it is! - evidently a different watch than thread topic. I haven’t quite worked out how to set day/month/moonphase, seller says there are little pushers at the 2, 5, and 7 o’clock positions I can see but not sure how to push on them.
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·Absolutely love it, much more stunning in person than the photos the seller and I could get out of it! Very much looking forwards to wearing it to the wedding!
