Lot 317
JAEGER-LECOULTRE - a military issue wrist watch. Numbered F1C704 281355. Signed manual wind...
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Lot 317
JAEGER-LECOULTRE - a military issue wrist watch. Numbered F1C704 281355. Signed manual wind...
Lot 317
Lot Description
JAEGER-LECOULTRE - a military issue wrist watch. Numbered F1C704 281355. Signed manual wind calibre 479. Black dial with luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, sunken subsidiary seconds dial to six. Stainless steel case engraved with British broad arrow to the case back, fitted to an unsigned brown leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 35mm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> The manual wind movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement appears to show scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear.
<li> Dial seems to show heavy pitting an discolouration to the hour markers. Areas of discolouration are present across the entire face.
<li> Hands appear to show heavy tarnishing, discolouration and rusting.
<li> Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic, which is heavily scratched and chipped.
<li> Case appears to have multiple medium and heavy scratches and chips. Significant tarnishing is present causing a large amount of base metal to be visible.
<li> Crown seems to have been replaced, it shows medium scratches and tarnishing which should polish out.
<li> Case back seems to have areas of pitting with two distinct scratches and a series of numbers and letters roughly etched into it, which should polish out.
<li> Strap appears to show rubbing and cracking, particularly around the pin holes and underside, with several areas of discolouration.
<li> Buckle seems to display a small number of scuffs and light pitting.
This lot does not come with box and papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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