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ulackfocus
November 12th, 2009, 00:09
This poor thing was about to be scrapped:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/ulackfocus/DSC00716.jpg

It was the first project watch I bought.

Well, I got a phone call today from Laura at the Texas JLC facility. The watch is finished and looks like this:

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/ralphge/JLC-redial.jpg

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/ralphge/JLC-redial2.jpg

I'd say they did a freakin' awesome job! If it looks that good in a crappy photo, I can't imagine what it will look like in person! I was skeptical when I was told JLC is the best with their watches, but I won't doubt that again.

I'm a happy WIS again. Only one thing - it's 2 months early so I had to hold up bidding on a couple vintage watches on eBay to divert the funds. Oh well, there's always more Longines and Omegas around. ;-)
lowme55
November 12th, 2009, 01:54
That watch looks great!
bjohnson
November 12th, 2009, 01:56
Nice!
mrsnak
November 12th, 2009, 04:01
I've also done the same thing with vintage cars- it's a sickness.
gatorcpa
November 12th, 2009, 06:01
I'd say they did a freakin' awesome job! If it looks that good in a crappy photo, I can't imagine what it will look like in person! I was skeptical when I was told JLC is the best with their watches, but I won't doubt that again.

They are the best, but I hope you are sitting down when you get the bill! :-d

Mine says hello:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/gatorcpa/Watch%20Photos/Jaeger-LeCoultre/7b_3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/gatorcpa/Watch%20Photos/Jaeger-LeCoultre/DSCN0107a.jpg

No movement shots as this one runs so well, I don't want to mess it up by peeking inside. I'll wait until it is servicing time.

Enjoy,
gatorcpa
ulackfocus
November 12th, 2009, 06:13
They are the best, but I hope you are sitting down when you get the bill! :-d


Yeah, I know - but I didn't want to give anyone a heart attack. :rodekaart I figure it's worth every penny as you can't touch a modern 18K JLC MUT for the price even though it was quite expensive. The redial cost alone is more than most complete overhauls. When I get the watch I'll post better pictures and the complete run down.
indiana_holmes
November 12th, 2009, 08:01
All I can say is WOW. That is one incredibly beautiful watch. So much more character than most modern days watches. Enjoy the heck out of it! Please do take many photos of it.
Chris
Beau8
November 12th, 2009, 08:23
Congrats~Looks fantastic! ;-)
DoctorC
November 13th, 2009, 23:11
So was the work done in Texas or was it shipped out?