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[MarkMathew]

Hi everyone

I'm new to this forum but I've read a lot of the other threads and I trust I've come to the right place for some advice.

I recently bought a Jaeger LeCoultre recital alarm clock from a thrift shop and can't tell if it's replica

[MarkMathew]

[Geo]

Welcome to the forum Mark.

I'm sure your clock is indeed genuine. The first thing I noticed was the click springs are the same style as fitted to some LeCoultre watch movements, I then did a bit of research and came up with this http://www.perrinwatchparts.com/product/7707.aspx

[MarkMathew]

Thank you, Geo

Thrilled to hear that.

Here's all I know about the clock:it's a JLC recital from the 60s, it has an 8 day power reserve, 24 hour alarm with snooze and stop settings and a day & night indicator.

Although I do believe it's real, there is reason to believe that it can't be: firstly, the place where I bought it is the last place you'd expect to find a Jaeger, then there's the price; I paid Rs5000(about $75) for the clock and another watch, and finally, I've heard some really good fakes do exist.

Mark

[clockboy]

Welcome Mark looking at the pics it looks genuine. There are still bargains out there & you seem to have found one.

Not many fake clocks around but lots & lots of fake / copied  watches around Rolexes etc,etc & the fakes/copies are getting better & therefore harder to detect.

[MarkMathew]

Thanks Clockboy

The watch I bought with it is a "Mikado".

I'll start a new thread about that soon.