Jaeger-LeCoultre

Namely, Antiquorum, Geneva November 8, lots, 409 and 410. Do your homework folks, please! The first one: http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/lecoultre-co-lot-286-409?page=11 and the second: http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/lecoultre-co-lot-286-41... 

Hi Zaf, Thanks for the heads-up. While I think it runs afoul of the new "no link" policy on the PuristsPro, I'm hoping the mods will make an exception for these given your long and dedicated service to the JLC community. I've always enjoyed your work. Bes... 

The lot 637 is described as from 1960 while it is a 80's product made from 1950's overhang parts. They even don't care about the much later reference number. I.

Importation of watches into the United States, in the 1960s and even today is complicated. The value of the watch must be broken down by the value of the case, the value of the movement and value of the strap. The movements will get a different duty depen...  

this very useful information. Have been looking for some of these us imports many thanks

Thanks for this reminder Zaf. There have been some notorious fakes and frankens put out by big name auction houses, including those with fake provenance. Really makes you wonder how they justify the 40% skimmed off in seller and buyer premiums :-( All I c... 

Your sharp eye and community spirit are both much appreciated

Item 151471469665 currently Has been spotted / sold (or not?) several times over the pas 4 years on the bay. Comes from the same workshop that made a similar looking fake Supercompressor PolerouterSub So here it comes again. Seller seems to be specialised...  

Well, obvious not for everybody.... Best, and thanks, Clavi. Nicolas

For the heads up. The vintage watch market is a dangerous minefield sometimes. E

And I will think twice to go deeper into vintage watch world for sure:-) Ronald

Thanks for your kind comment:-) By the way, I have sent my watch to the boutique last week... Regards, Ronald