Jaeger-LeCoultre

good evening everyone. had a quick question. you guys were very helpful a few years ago - steering me to my first JLC. i have a friend who found a speedbeat (I believe it's the 875 (or 975) with blue / silver) face. it has that nice plexiglass crystal, bu... 

Do you mean this one? If the plexy is not too deeply scratched, go to a watchmaer and he will polish it for you. Or do it yourself, with some toothpast, and polish it with a smooth tissue during 15 minutes, in circles. Finding a new plexy for the E 875 wo...  

that's the one. stunning. thanks for the advice. i'll post pics once i get it and tidy up the plexi. stephen

Really, Nicolas, that's amazing! I never know what I'm going to learn next when I read your posts! Cheers, Daos

It won't do miracles in case of deep scratches, but it may help. And it only works with Plexy. Best, Nicolas

...it has to be the abrasive white paste. Fine metal polish works just as well, as does automotive polish on deeper scratches, though you run the risk of making the crystal wavy.

I file all this away in my watch collecting folder on my PC. BTW, I've ordered the book by De Carle that you recommended. Thanks! Daos

...you'll be itching to get your hands on a watch movement to mess with. When you do get that itch, PM me. I have some recommendations for some starter ideas....

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great watch. lots of scratches. you guys suggested toothpaste with a tissue (i.e. a facial tissue / kleenex?). would an AD be able to polish it? the actual face looks wonderful and the second pic really shows the blue. Anybody see anything that makes this...