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LeCoultre "Big Weems" A-11 "Click" to Login or Register 
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Everyone,

I just ran across this British auction for a LeCoultre Weems seconds setting watch in the "big" case.
LeCoultre military Weems A11 pilots watch
Just wanted to share, as I've never seen a LeCoultre with US Ordnance markings, and I've seen very few big Weems with them. Note that it has a "42" issue date stamp, unusual looking engraving and an unconventional part number.

Regards,

Cary
 
Posts: 267 | Location: Huntsville, Alabama USA | Registered: December 12, 2005
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Thanks, Carey. I'm not sure what to make of it. The style of engraving is noted. Given my lack of experiance with these watches, I'd try to take some precautions before making a serious bid.

Best regards,

Greg
 
Posts: 1991 | Location: East Lansing, Michigan USA | Registered: November 24, 2002
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Here are pictures of mine. As you can see, the movement crown is missing. I need to find a replacement for it. Also, the dial is different from te example on eBay. I haven't seen enough of these yet to determine which dial is correct.

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What a good looking movement.

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Posts: 101 | Location: San Antonio, Texas in the USA  | Registered: July 25, 2006
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James,

Thanks for posting yours. The engraving is very similar to the eBay example, which helps to validate it for me. I must say that I think your dial has been refinished, as the LeCoultre logo should appear as it does on the eBay watch (although I think it may have been refinished as well)

Nice watch though, with solid potential to be a top-notch example.

Thanks again,

Cary
 
Posts: 267 | Location: Huntsville, Alabama USA | Registered: December 12, 2005
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