MUST WATCH JAEGER LECOULTRE VINTAGE WATCH COLLECTION - 1930s to 1960s - Reverso, Powermatic, Memovox

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

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[@shaneheg]

Fantastic collection. It's a reminder of how JLC have made some legendary watches through the years.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Absolutely!!

[@millersciencesms762]

The Powermatic and the 37mm Black Memovox are my favorites. Thank you for sharing this collection.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you so much for the comment. The patina on the Powermatic is perfect! Once had two and sold the duplicate to a good friend who is also a JLC enthusiast.

[@kojiattwood]

I'm a vintage lover (particularly for JLC), so this collection is absolutely delightful.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@JackReimer]

Thanks for the video. I have the alarm version under the brand name Gubelin. Probably from around 1960 - 1964. I recently had it completely cleaned and tuned up... looks and operates perfectly. Keeps absolutely precise time. and looks great.

[@thomasdurr4125]

BEAUTIFUL watches, the reverso is the cream of the crop.

[@vincenttoh3909]

Love the triple calender moon phase. Just stunning. Thanks for the video.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thanks for watching! I think a lot of us will fall for this piece. Breguet numerals are so attractive!

[@stevengiraud5859]

I like all vintage watchs, you have good looking watchs

[@gregorychang7692]

the powermatic and then the black memovox- that band! wow!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Looks like there is love for every piece! :-)

[@ctw2450]

Very nice collection! Particularly like your two 40's manual winds. I've a mystery dial, Powermatic, two Memovox, Futurematic, pocket travel Memovox and an Atmos clock. Have since diverted to other directions but your video has brought me back to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Thank you 😊

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Glad you like them! And fantastic collection you got there too! You should watch my restoration video on a Futurematic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJXGmp6QmNp2hac

[@spencer.watches]

I have to say, I think the Powermatic is my favorite. What a cool watch! The black Memovox takes a close second though.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for the comment.

OMG! This collection is orgasmic, I love JLC !

[@ratlips4363]

If you contact Yaeger LeCoutre direct, they can determine the age of the watch by the serial number and the number on the movement. They have been very helpful with the three that I own. 1936, 1944, and 1949

[@Brunomoreno87]

Great video Sao !!! Loved all the information on the collection . Difficult to choose my favorite

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

As always, thank you very much for the comment. I don't blame you for having difficulty selecting. haha

[@opfnorfolk588]

Stunning collection mate 😍👌

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Many thanks!

[@FunMushizzle]

Can't choose between the powermatic and the moonphase... stunning collection mate.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Haha. I feel you mate. Totally understand your pain

[@garymclaughlin4457]

moon phase is my favorite. Fabulous collection.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for the comment. Moon phase is a stunning piece.

[@spencerwylie1975]

Love the 18ct memovox

[@davidroland6431]

Hi. Great collection. All of them are very interesting.but i think my favorit one is the powermatic. It's so unique. I like how the bumper has more space to move ofcourse the power reserve indicator is very special & different to even new models. When you see the red color you'll know that it needs to wind instantly. I also like two seperate winding feature in alarm watches.

[@thomasdurr4125]

Beautiful collection. The triple date moon is a killer piece.

[@jadedarby7290]

Triple calendar ..... You are a lucky man to have this one, very distinctive !!!!!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! It took me a while to obtain it. Can rush when shopping around for a vintage watch or any watch in general.

[@zs1dfr]

My choice would be number 5, with the moon phases and discrete calendar and day date. Very elegant!

[@dougmeldrum8977]

Great collection. You’re missing a “porthole” futurematic (1956). I think that is my favorite JLC. Great job.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! This is my Futurematic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJXGmp6QmNp2hac :-P

[@mariusestel4988]

Never seen one of these bamboo bracelets before, very curious piece and a great collection altogether. Really enjoyed the video!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Many many thanks! They are quite popular back then. Honestly, they look very nice on the wrist, but I do not feel that they are very sturdy in the long run.

[@billh2726]

In addition to Omegas, I too appreciate JLC. I like your 2 tone Powermatic having had one in the past. Nice collection but where is your Futurmatic?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for the comment! I actually do own a Futurematic as well! But I cannot recall where I store it away! Has a gold filled case with extra long lugs.

[@billh2726]

I I HAD a black dial long lug futurmatic- I miss it.@@TimelessHistoryChannel

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@billh2726 Futurematic is a really cool model. Makes me want to work on the one I have when I have free time.

[@michaelspastorius8177]

Very nice collection. Choosing my favorite isn't easy - they're all so nice. I just started a collection about 6 months ago. I think JLC is the best vintage watch to collect. Though not the most popular brand, they are certainly among the finest quality. You pay a premium for popular brands like Rolex and Omega. At least JLC is still somewhat affordable. All 3 of mine are LeCoultre branded bumper automatics and their accuracy amazes me. Did you buy yours in their current condition, or have you had to do some restoration on them?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

thank you for the comment. I am a watchmaker and I had to service every piece that you see in this video. Nice JLC is not very affordable nowadays either. Collectors are smart and will pay over premium when they come across a fine example. The market is no longer the same like it once did in the past.

[@tinymotogarage]

Great collection, congrats. My first JLC will be a Memovox in white. Second will be a Powermatic I think. We differ in strap preference, but this is a great line-up - envious :-)

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thanks for the comment. What about a Futurematic? 😆

[@tinymotogarage]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Bit busy for me - I like the other two as they are reasonably priced and have clean dials - I have other brands that are super busy - these are sleek and simple - nice. Some on C24 from the 1950's that look nice 🙂

[@ARTUROFEDERICOGARZA-zw5ok]

Es muy difícil elegir uno porque todos están increíbles, saludos desde Tampico Tamaulipas México

[@watchchat]

You must have an amazing collection!

[@anthonyjackson972]

I have that brand in perfect condition that still works all original from 1950's

[@1urbanbaker]

I love them all! But if I could only choose three :-( I would pick the Reverso, Powermatic, and the Triple Calendar.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Fair enough :-)

[@paredair]

All killers - awesome. Do you do the service work on all of these? That seems the prohibitive factor with JLC - service pricing. They are all great, but that last silver dial memovox is my choice😍

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That's correct, I personally service everything that I have for sale or own.

[@hamishrobertson8647]

Hi, nice collection! Did you get the date list for the movement numbers? I have it if you'd like it. Let me know.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you. They are put away. I can date them as well. Thank you for your offer.

[@Eza_yuta]

I want the moonphase and chronograph ones. Hope can afford them soon. They worth about 3000 to 8000 dollars.

[@TheBlacky004]

No brainer it's the Triple calendar Moon Phase. I do not have one. That is very nice.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

fair enough

[@anthonyjackson972]

It's all 10 kt gold too

[@johnrushton4572]

I have a jaeger lecoultre manual wind black face pilot movement issued in 1953 for RAAF royal australian airforce I am looking for a 35mm case and bezel to suit if you have one for sale or know where I can get?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Unfortunately I would not know. You can only try keep searching on eBay or ask on the Omega Forum to see if anyone can supply you one.

[@cxl7315]

where do you get your bamboo bracelets? I've been trying to look for one and can't find one like yours. Thanks!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I got mine a long time ago off another watch.

[@lsvemir27]

Chrono def.

[@japd7897]

JLC Enthusiast 😉😎.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I don't know about that. lol

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Do you perform any services or are you 100% an Internet retailer?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Used to take repair jobs several years ago. At this moment it is 100% online selling watches.

[@coda56]

i have a powermatic but i have no idea how to take the back of the case off without damaging it, or even how to get it off at all. I want to see so badly the serial number and details about this watch, because it has a different dial look than other powermatics i see

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

It could be a snap back which you’ll need a knife to pop it open. Or it could be a twist and turn back, where it will require you to do a slight turn and then pop it open.

[@coda56]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel I have tried really hard to get a knife in there, but I can't get any leverage, knife won't just slip in anywhere. In the pictures I've seen of ones with a back like mine, the case doesn't have any thread for the back, so probably isn't a screw on. I might just have to take it to get serviced, but I don't have a job yet, so I have no money to pay with. I appreciate the quick reply, and the good suggestions though, so thank you!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@coda56 Take your time and save up first. If you're not a watchmaker, you do not want to service it yourself. All the parts are tiny, and you need to know what you're doing, or you'll end up breaking something making future service even more expensive. Another way to open a case back is to use a flat razor blade. But please be extremely careful and wear goggles

[@solstar4778]

I have one in the repair shop with a broken main spring 😢it been there a long time any help .?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Not sure which part of the world are you located, but sometime parts maybe difficult to locate around you or your watch maker is just too busy.

[@solstar4778]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel -Houston Texas USA he said looking but with out success , where may I point him in the right direction?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@solstar4778 Maybe you can ask him to order by size.

[@solstar4778]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel - I imagine he’s doing that ! But it’s taking so long to do get one !

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@solstar4778 That I do not sure why. Usually a supply house will be able to provide a new mainspring by size. Hope he will locate one for you soon. Unfortunately, I do not sell parts.

[@RocketSailing]

Oh..💚💚

[@user-ux1ey8pt6c]

Sorry are u interested in a gp watch or could u point me in the right direction

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

GP as in Girard Perregeux? Or Gold plated?

[@user-ux1ey8pt6c]

It's gold

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Nothing wrong with gold watches. You can always visit my site to view the many examples. Link in the description box.

[@user-ux1ey8pt6c]

Are u interested in a go watch

[@adrian-qr6zk]

Only good one is the Memovox

[@kayleemoffatt3450]

I have a watch that you haven't got

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

NICE! There are many watches I do not own

[@anthonyjackson972]

U don't have the one I have

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Oh trust me, I don't have every JLC that is out there.

[@lowdownclub7728]

It is not ( yege la cot ) it is ( jeje lu cot ) french ….. go and search….. learn how to pronounce….. you have couple of them you should’ve known better

[@lowdownclub7728]

( jejer lu cot )

[@cedarcanoe]

Hard to understand your English

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Ah, I am sorry to hear that.

[@binkyboobosh1]

The modern JLC Reverso classique is not a ladies watch. At best, it can be described as a unisex watch though there is a dedicated lady Reverso range.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Fair enough

[@Ihavekilledmanymen]

Great collection. What about the futurematic ? Would you consider it as a futur addition ?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Futurematic is a great watch, it is quite similar to the powermatic in a watch. I actually have one but it will need some work. Maybe one day you'll see a post on it on my Instagram post. :-)