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JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:05 pm
by captainjz16
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:45 am
by zafbasha
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.
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:59 am
by captainjz16
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?
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:04 pm
by zafbasha
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.
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:41 pm
by Ilja
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.
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:14 pm
by zafbasha
Yes correct the dial is more in block letters, on the German delivery model, my error. This one is 'civilian' all the way.
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:27 pm
by marcus
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!
Re: JLC 463 Military Style Watch
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:38 pm
by marcus
Slightly better dial image I think
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