58 years and counting....
I've owned this watch just over 5 years now, originally purchased at Greenwich MT in Zurich. Three years ago, I submitted the the case and caliber number to JLC hoping for more information on the watch. Aside from the date of production, not much was avai...
Welcome Geijn!
Very nice watch! Sorry I don’t have more info for you. But I do have a question: The buckle (and maybe strap?) – is it original with the watch? The thickness of the strap (thin) indicates old and the buckle shape is not a very often seen. Possible the Fre...
Thanks!
Hi Blomman, thanks for you quick response and information! As i bought the watch second hand, not much information was know about the watch itself, other then the immaculate condition. The leather strap has a small "P" stamped in it near the watch itself,...
A very nice watch.
No wonder it is one of your favorite dresse watches. Best regards, George
Very nice small watch, and small is not pejorative, in my book.
I would say timeless and elegant. Not specially rare, you will still have some issues to find one like yours in such a god condition. The movement, the 478 is not specially rare, as 80 000 were made in 20 years ( 1945 - 1965 ). But it is a good, reliable ...
