JLC 463 Military Style Watch

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JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby captainjz16 » Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:05 pm

Good afternoon,

I would love to hear some of the expert's opinion on the following specimen I'm interested in purchasing. Everything looks correct and original to this untrained eye, but could really use the help!

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby zafbasha » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:45 am

The case has been replated. Dial is original.

On this model, atypically, the case back # should match that of the movement. Rumor has it that it was a Luftwaffe delivery, but that theory is still in the rumor stage. No one has been able to prove it for sure.

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby captainjz16 » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:59 am

Thanks zafbasha. Does that mean a)the case back is not original or b) it couldnt possibly be a Luftwaffe because the numbers dont match. Lastly, how bad does the replated case affect the value?

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby zafbasha » Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:04 pm

Though it is the correct back, I think the back is from another watch or the movement came from another watch. Replate is less than an original in good condition, better than a trashed case. These chrome plated tops usually didn't last too long before showing wear.

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby Ilja » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:41 pm

Guess Zaf is speaking of the s.c. Wehrmacht Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, but they have a slightly differend brand layout on dial. These MUST have matching case and movement serials, house a 463 without '/A' indication. Caliber inscription is stamped into barrel bridge not unter the balance.

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby zafbasha » Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:14 pm

Yes correct the dial is more in block letters, on the German delivery model, my error. This one is 'civilian' all the way.

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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby marcus » Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:27 pm

Funny - I have just purchased a very similar one... as authentic as they get I think with a little damage to the hour hand but thats age for you I feel... runs like a dream!
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Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch

Postby marcus » Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:38 pm

Slightly better dial image I think
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