New Old Watch
I just got this vintage LeCoultre. I believe it is from the late 30's early 40's. So far, it keeps amazing time and is quite handsome. I will need to get a new band for it though. The Spiedel that came with it is rather tight. I am thinking of going with a leather band. This is probably as close as I'll get to a Reverso.
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Tony Pelletier
I am retired and spend my time hanging out with my boxer mix, cooking and collecting fountain pens, hats and watches. I fell down the vintage rabbit hole and now don't like wearing any watches over 36...
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Who is the case maker? It looks really clean.
It's a real beauty! A strap would give you a great new look to it.
Enjoy that stunner!
Cheers!
I know the pain of cool old expansion bands that are just too tight. I like this better than the infernal Reverso. The edge of the crystal looks exposed and vulnerable but luckily undamaged.
Oh the is very nice. 👌
I approve of a classic 'with pen' photo too.
Who is the case maker? It looks really clean.
The hallmark on the inside of the case is "Wadsworth". I hadn't known until I researched a bit before my purchase that at that time JLC sold their watches under the name LeCoultre in the US market. They shipped the movements, and cased them here, which you obviously know.
Oh the is very nice. 👌
I approve of a classic 'with pen' photo too.
Thanks the pen is one of my Waterman Carene's. I have this tortoise shell one and a black lacquer model.
The hallmark on the inside of the case is "Wadsworth". I hadn't known until I researched a bit before my purchase that at that time JLC sold their watches under the name LeCoultre in the US market. They shipped the movements, and cased them here, which you obviously know.
Wadsworth was bought by Elgin in the 1950's. It was a Kentucky company. They had a very good reputation for gold and gold filled cases. Many Swiss brands used them when casing watches for the U.S. market. I have several, but none that nice. The pocket watch folks seem to know more about them as cases are more integral to that end of the hobby.