Le Coultre Memovox

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Hi all ..I posted these pictures on the photography page buf I think this page will better, the expandable part is overstretched but still wearable..original solid link with Le Coultre cipher..1964 k 814 with the nice clover shaped shock protector. My main concern is thd alarm, which does sound but the crown doesn't 'click' and freewheels backwards when enough tension is on it.
 
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Hi all ..I posted these pictures on the photography page buf I think this page will better, the expandable part is overstretched but still wearable..original solid link with Le Coultre cipher..1964 k 814 with the nice clover shaped shock protector. My main concern is thd alarm, which does sound but the crown doesn't 'click' and freewheels backwards when enough tension is on it.
It's a beautiful watch. It has the 814 manual movement, which is pretty accurate. It sounds like you may have some issues with the Crown. Maybe from wear and tear over the years.. When's the last time you had it serviced? It's probably worthwhile getting its service because it's a very nice watch.Especially if you're gonna keep it long term. Enjoy it.I love this watch and I use mine all the time.
 
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If you are winding the crown for the alarm and it is winding back, the crown wheel and clock aren’t meshing.
 
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It's a beautiful watch. It has the 814 manual movement, which is pretty accurate. It sounds like you may have some issues with the Crown. Maybe from wear and tear over the years.. When's the last time you had it serviced? It's probably worthwhile getting its service because it's a very nice watch.Especially if you're gonna keep it long term. Enjoy it.I love this watch and I use mine all the time.
Is there anywhere in particular in England that is recommended to have this watch serviced at
 
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Is there anywhere in particular in England that is recommended to have this watch serviced at
Not sure about UK I live in USA and I use a local watchmaker. Maybe ask JLC via email.
 
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Hi Artisgil..being from America you may like these two..a 1939 Gruen curvex..I'm hoping its a 1st edition as 1939 was the crossover to 2nd series..I darent take if apart to check.The Benrus is stamped inside US Zone Germany so clearly military , maybe from a PX shop.
 
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Very nice and great history! I love both brands and WW2 history. I dont have a Gruen but have several post war Benrus. This one has chocolate patina case design - with the sculpted lugs and gold-tone finish - is pure mid-50s Benru

 
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That's a good looking one
Hello mate, thanks to your inspiration, I picked up a Gruen, supposedly an aviation pilot watch.Although it's from nineteen sixty one, same year, I was born.I am still looking for a world war two timepiece..anyway, hope you're well. Happy holidays
Artis

 
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Hi artisgil...that's a great looking piece...Arabic with batons has a well balanced look...what i do find interesting is that Rolex used Gruen movements, albeit with better springs and a bit of bringing up in their stock watches in the 30s-60s..which I'm sure you'll already know
 
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Actually, I didn't know that.Thank you for telling me it's a very interesting fact. Take care

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9oGood day, my friend.I picked up this watch at an auction house from the UK called Time Studio watches in Sheffield.
circa 1948, cal. 332 bumper, 35 mm gold-plated case, snap back, applied Arabic numerals, sub-seconds —running quote well.

Take care Artis

 
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Is there anywhere in particular in England that is recommended to have this watch serviced at
Try Mitka, you will find many of his posts in the watchmaking forum. Mitka.co.uk. Lots of videos of his various repairs and restorations
 
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9oGood day, my friend.I picked up this watch at an auction house from the UK called Time Studio watches in Sheffield.
circa 1948, cal. 332 bumper, 35 mm gold-plated case, snap back, applied Arabic numerals, sub-seconds —running quote well.

Take care Artis

Hi artisgil..that's a beautiful piece....I'm away from home, but when I'm back I've got a first edition constellation gold capped bumper 352? from 1952 according to the jewellers.Crosshairs on a textured dial, ill send you pictures.Also a mint 1967 Tudor oyster Royal with original inner and outer box, ill find them out and send photos
 
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Look forward to seeing photos thx and have a nice weekend
 
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Try Mitka, you will find many of his posts in the watchmaking forum. Mitka.co.uk. Lots of videos of his various repairs and restorations
Don't whatever you do send it to Luxury Watch Repairs Ltd. London!
 
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Hi artisgil..that's a beautiful piece....I'm away from home, but when I'm back I've got a first edition constellation gold capped bumper 352? from 1952 according to the jewellers.Crosshairs on a textured dial, ill send you pictures.Also a mint 1967 Tudor oyster Royal with original inner and outer box, ill find them out and send photos

Hi artisgil..that's a beautiful piece....I'm away from home, but when I'm back I've got a first edition constellation gold capped bumper 352? from 1952 according to the jewellers.Crosshairs on a textured dial, ill send you pictures.Also a mint 1967 Tudor oyster Royal with original inner and outer box, ill find them out and send photos
Look forward to seeing your watches.Here's the movement from my watch.I did check.It is nineteen forty eight three thirty two bumper.