JLC Memovox - Pre buy HELP Request

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Looks like an original dial to me. Not sure on the crowns though. It's a 50's manual wind.
 
gatorcpa
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I would need to see other angles on the dial. The "Jaeger-LeCoultre" seems awfully close to the 12 o'clock markers. I think there is "Swiss" or "Swiss Made" at the bottom, but can't tell for sure. I would be wary of only "Swiss". These markings were country specific based on the date of manufacture (late 1950's), so I would need to know where the watch was originally sold.

Case and movement look correct and clean. Not sure if crowns should be signed. Since this looks pre-1958 (no "JL" logo), their are probably correct.

For $65 shipping, I want would want my favourite Canadian, Shania Twain to hand deliver it. 😎
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JohnSteed
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Thanks Guys!! So far so good.

I like this but wondering if a good collectible example? And is this a good price range? I'm not sure so want to check
 
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Collectible? Can't say for sure with these early manual winds what is and isn't a franken. I've seen so many combinations it'll make you dizzy.
 
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Collectible? Can't say for sure with these early manual winds what is and isn't a franken. I've seen so many combinations it'll make you dizzy.

Well, nice to have?


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I would need to see other angles on the dial. The "Jaeger-LeCoultre" seems awfully close to the 12 o'clock markers.


Hmm. And should there be two lume plots over the 12 O'clock position?
 
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Hmm. And should there be two lume plots over the 12 O'clock position?

Probably. That was done so that one could properly position the watch in the dark if you wanted to see the time.
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