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Lecoultre Futurematic

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I just picked up this beautiful watch in an antique store for a pretty good price and works very well.I had the search the internet to find out how to set the time, which is very interesting. I'm not sure that the power reserve is functioning well because it really doesn't change, and the needle has been atvrhe same level the entire time I've been wearing it.But otherwise it keeps good time. Not sure how to open up the back.And with the crown being on the back, I'll probably take it to a professional.I'm just trying to see what year its from, I suspect from the nineteen fifties. Definitely redial. But I certainly can appreciate its beauty and futuristic style. Happy Sunday!

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AG77
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There's no way that watch left the factory with that printing on the dial. Looks like a sloppy redial.
 
artisgil
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AG77 AG77
There's no way that watch left the factory with that printing on the dial. Looks like a sloppy redial.
Thank you..glad I did not pay that much thx
 
redpcar
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Still a cool watch even with the re-dial. Now you have yourself a project. The search for an original dial. There are some out there.
 
Larry S
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With a proper dial… collector values jump.
 
gatorcpa
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Here is a video of a watch like yours with an original dial getting serviced.


If you want to read a short history of the Futurematic:

https://matwat.fortunecity.ws/future.html

When these watches are running property, they are very accurate timekeepers. However, they work differently than other automatic watches and finding watchmakers familiar with them can be difficult.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
 
artisgil
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Here is a video of a watch like yours with an original dial getting serviced.


If you want to read a short history of the Futurematic:

https://matwat.fortunecity.ws/future.html

When these watches are running property, they are very accurate timekeepers. However, they work differently than other automatic watches and finding watchmakers familiar with them can be difficult.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
Thank you so much, gator you're the best. I should have been more careful buying this watch. I guess I got too excited but I've learned a lot and I'll definitely look at the dials more closely. So thank you much for the video and the information. Artis
 
artisgil
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Here is a video of a watch like yours with an original dial getting serviced.


If you want to read a short history of the Futurematic:

https://matwat.fortunecity.ws/future.html

When these watches are running property, they are very accurate timekeepers. However, they work differently than other automatic watches and finding watchmakers familiar with them can be difficult.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
Hey gator hope you are well..thinking of buying this dial to switch out and I think it's original, but i'm not fully sure.I was wondering your opinion if you don't mind take care artis

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gatorcpa
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Dial looks original, but has some damage. Some of the damage will be hidden by the case. Do not attempt to clean it. You will only make it worse.

If the price is reasonable, it would improve the appearance a bit.
gatorcpa

PS - There is another original dial on eBay in slightly worse condition for less that half the price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405220101861
 
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artisgil
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Dial looks original, but has some damage. Some of the damage will be hidden by the case. Do not attempt to clean it. You will only make it worse.

If the price is reasonable, it would improve the appearance a bit.
gatorcpa

PS - There is another original dial on eBay in slightly worse condition for less that half the price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405220101861
Thank you!
 
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AG77
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I didn't bother looking at the price, but the dial you pictured is nice and I would wear it proudly. I think it's beautiful.
 
artisgil
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Yes, now I gotta find a watchmaker who will switch the dial.I don't think it'll be that expensive. Emailed Pauls repair in California..raimond..he has a you tube channel and he quoted me $100 to change the dial or 350 to change the dial and do a full service. So I'm gonna consider it If I can't find Somebody locally thx for the comments!
 
artisgil
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I have this dial I found from in local watchmaker very inexpensive but as some very heavy patina, and I like the one on ebay better. This one is also a bit different from my dial.

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gatorcpa
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I think that is an older redial also. It does not have “Swiss” at the bottom.
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artisgil
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
I think that is an older redial also. It does not have “Swiss” at the bottom.
gatorcpa
👍 agree
 
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