Month: May 2026
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Titanic, waterproof ?
You just have to wonder what they were thinking when they designed this watch with that wording on the dial. Honestly, it feels a little like mockery. And no, the watch isn’t older than the ship. It dates from the 1950s, so it’s about 40 years younger. But it is beautiful. Every bit as elegant…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Gaslight Clock. Full service of the movement. Part1
Gaslight Clock or Lamp Post Clock. It’s known by both names. But JLC called it Gaslight Clock in their first ad in 1959. This is a treat. And I’m really jealous of my friend that owns this clock. It says LeCoultre on the dial. But that was a US marketing strategy. Trust me. This is…
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Lemac with a Valjoux 7750 in the machine room
So, Christmas Eve 2021. The best thing I could think of was to service a watch. I got up before the sun had made its entrance. Coffee and a couple of ham sandwiches, and then I felt ready for a watch. And today it got to be a special one. The movement in this Lemac…