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1944 Jaeger Lecoultre Mark Vii Raf Pilot Watch


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Welcome to the forum - BUT, Senior Member's privileges mean that I'm going to have to take that from you...

 

You see, Jaeger LeCoultre is one of my favourite makes, may Dad was in the RAF - and my birth year is 1944...

 

Sorry about that - I'll PM you me address. :D

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Thanks, I suppose it is a good starting point for a research. I'm not familiar with timex at all from the watchmaking stand point that is. I've heard they are difficult to work on so I guess it would be a challenge I'm looking forward to tackle. I like the design so if I could restore one I will feel very proud wearing it!

 

Just learning one baby step at a time!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

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