amanico[JLC Moderator]
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My praises are joining yours, Pink Panther! Thanks for the nice words, my friend.
As for the FF, don't worry, I have some in reserve...

Best,
Nicolas
In my opinion...
By: nwp627 : May 25th, 2009-15:20
there is indeed a market for the reinterpretation of such a "bad-boy" pilots watch, albeit in a larger size. Again I thank you Nicolas for showing us these photos of watches that were and that could be again. (If we are to be so lucky!) N
Nice report, Nicolas!
By: dxboon : May 25th, 2009-18:07
It's interesting how the design and layout of the Weems' dial, bezel, case, and lugs give it a much larger presence in general, and on the wrist, than its actual 33mm size would suggest. The overall spirit of the watch is one of strength and masculinity. ...
Exactly, Daos
By: amanico : May 27th, 2009-13:36
When I first saw it, I was saying to myself " wow, very cool, but way too small ". Then I tried it before decising anything, and once on my wrist, I had to admit ( once again ) ,that the small size was a very relative issue, as this watch has a great and ...
can you believe it?
By: Bretta : May 26th, 2009-02:42
Such a beautiful watch and a very interesting post, thanks Nicolas... you know I like the vintage posts, particularly the military reviews. What is the general consensus on the cal.450? Was this one of their finer, simpler or tougher movements? Now... can...
Weems
By: Ilja : May 26th, 2009-05:56
Hi Bretta, What you got there is not really a Weems, this kind of watch is missing the 2nd crown devise (thread in case). Further it is missing the cut out area at the case top for the L-shaped locking device. My guess: This kind of watch is a pre-Weems a...
Definitely recased
By: Bretta : May 26th, 2009-07:40
Hi Ilja, Thanks for your insights but this is definitely not an original LeCoultre case, so I still believe it used to be a Weems. The current case was originally gold that has now worn off, the case backs says that it is "automatic" which is wrong as thi...
well...
By: Ilja : May 28th, 2009-11:16
Guess someone had to get them off the market. I just need the damn locking stuff, than I can call it the largest collection of LeCoultre Weems to be known. Lol 2 UK issued 1 US AC and 2 unsigned plus two case tops left. Have to admit the Weems is my all t...
too lazy
By: Ilja : May 28th, 2009-12:20
Haha my friend. In the meantime take Zaf's book, the UK one in there is mine. Reminds me to give a watchmaker in Bordeaux a call to send back the sample parts. I really need to get these missing parts re-produced by some skilled manufacturer. Ilja
it used to be easy...
By: Ilja : May 28th, 2009-13:00
I just bought enough Deep Sea Alarm's until the original crowns for my personal were complete. The remainings got sold with a little premium to cover my expenses. But that's just how it went in the good old days. For the present I have no solution. Seriou...
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By: Ilja : May 28th, 2009-13:46
Me thinks we hijacked your very own thread. Well, as long the moderator is involved. JCB is the man for DSA bezels. I used to have some very similar crowns, I'll have a look tomorrow if 2 are left for you.
Can't believe it, Bretta
By: amanico : May 27th, 2009-13:49
Even if this doesn't surprise me a lot, as I saw so many " arrangements " with History... As for the Cal 450, not the finer, if you consider the Cal on the Mark 11 which is much nicer. But not ugly at all! As for the Weems case, see Ilja post, this man is...