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Also this one, my friend .. You amaze me once more ! :)
May 11, 2011,06:57 AM
Have no experience, no knowledge,
- no possession either, yet ..
But have to say, this Triple W and very much
the Mark XI are quite amazing pieces,
Even more, given those times !
I salute you both, gentlemen as happy owners,
and Nico again for this interesting march back ..
Made me think - Thank you, both,
Best,
hs
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A quick view on another Vintage JLC Military watch: The WWW.
By: amanico : May 9th, 2011-22:27
After having reviewed the Mark XI and the Mark VII Weems, let's have a look on the third JLC Military Watch, the WWW. For those who want to know more about these watches, here are the links on the Mark XI: jlc.watchprosite.com And on the Mark VII Weems: j...
I actually find the design quite modern
By: grigo : May 9th, 2011-22:42
and I also like the usual roof top shot. I am very happy as I now know a lots more about JLC military watches. Good way to start a Tuesday. Best regards, George
As always..
By: EdwardL : May 9th, 2011-23:47
A very pleasant read. Thanks for the review. Nice view from the balcony or window shot. Good job chef. Best my friend. Ed This message has been edited by Edward Lee on 2011-05-09 23:51:59
My pleasure, Ed.
By: amanico : May 11th, 2011-23:43
I still have a review to post, on my last Military JLC.... They are fascinating watches, to me. Best, Nicolas.
Impressive finnish for a ....
By: bimbeano : May 10th, 2011-00:14
... military movement. Your JLC collection is also becoming quite impressive my friend . Time for me to come and visit the museum in Paris )) Greetz, Filip
You're welcome, Filip.
By: amanico : May 11th, 2011-23:44
Yes, this movement is awesome, as well as the one housed in the Mark 11. See you soon? Best, Nicolas.
Paris ...
By: bimbeano : May 12th, 2011-00:24
... will be soon ... but remember we have a balloon-flight tomorrow ... friday the 13th ... Scary Bim
THAT was a revelation post.. SO interesting and still appealing ! :))
By: hs111 : May 10th, 2011-03:27
Thank you for this interesting "Second Course" of the May menue ! I have to say, I had ZERO knowledge about military watches and editions and am pretty taken by the strong personality but also the charme of this WWW - The radium hands, though understandab...
These Military are another great thema to explore.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-00:27
There are nice treasures, here, such as this one and the Mark 11. The dials are very interesting, too, with these amber radium dots, giving warmth and charm to the watch. The main problem, well, according to people's taste, is the size: 32, 33 and 35 mm s...
Impressive and beatiful
By: nilomis : May 10th, 2011-03:44
Nicolas Your bag of tricks seems to be bottomless. Again, I'm amazed that a tool/military watch carries a very decorated movement. Warm thanks for sharing this piece of history.
Not that bottomless, Nilo.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-00:51
I try to only get what has an interest for my collection. Can't cover all the themas, and even inside a thema, there are watches I won't jump on. Let's take the example of this WWW or of the Mark 11. If I had to get all the WWW or the Mark 11 ever made, I...
Nice one, Nic.
By: Davo : May 10th, 2011-05:29
A great conversation piece, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful movement
By: respo : May 10th, 2011-05:34
I was surprised to see how sculpted and beautiful the movement is on this military watch. A very pleasant surprise. I very much like that trio of military watches -- that is an excellent collection in and of itself. Thans for the history lesson, Vlad. Bes...
Hidden treasure, for sure.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-00:57
The movement is another captivating aspect of this watch, indeed. Will try to make a comparative post about it and the Mark 11 and the Geophysic movement. Could we have this kind of " work of Art " in a modern JLC? That is what I would like to see! Best, ...
I will look forward to that
By: respo : May 12th, 2011-04:46
I love the movement discussions -- I learn so much from these kinds of forum discussions. Best always, respo
Great work on the 2nd Course...
By: ocwatching : May 10th, 2011-08:18
Loved the history lesson. I too will mirror others above in that I had no idea that JLC supplied the military. And that movement is beautifully finished for a tool watch. Too bad that art has been lost today as money drives all decisions. Any additional i...
There is no French Army JLC WWW, Phil.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-01:07
The watches were delivered at the end of the 2d WW, to armies such like Australia, English and Dutch. Like you, I would love to see such a manual movement in our modern JLCs. Let's pray loud. Best, and thanks for your kind comments, Phil. Nicolas.
Weems.
By: BDLJ : May 11th, 2011-16:59
Weems (or Second correction watches) were made by several manufacturers under military designations: Longines, JLC, Omega, Movado....Non military ones are many and varied: Waltham etc etc. Perhaps you are thinking of the Hour-Angle watch, which I do beliv...
Thank you for a great post, Nicolas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2011-13:53
Love the WWW! Yours is in perfect condition! And the Cal 479… Well, I am always stunned by the fact that JLC made this kind of superb finish on the movement during war times when time to delivery must have been a crucial fact! The gilt movement, Geneva ba...
Also this one, my friend .. You amaze me once more ! :)
By: hs111 : May 11th, 2011-06:57
Have no experience, no knowledge, - no possession either, yet .. But have to say, this Triple W and very much the Mark XI are quite amazing pieces, Even more, given those times ! I salute you both, gentlemen as happy owners, and Nico again for this intere...
I haven’t really started this journey…
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 11th, 2011-14:32
This one fell into my lap some years ago. And who am I not to pick it up?! One to see in the metal too fully understand and appreciate! But the one to see is Nicolas, absolutely stunning condition! Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
That is a journey to do, Blomman.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-01:57
3 or b4 watches, and your bases are covered, when it comes to Vintage JLC Military watches. Of course, if you want to dig a bit more the topic, and the variations on each model, you will have a bit more work, but when you think that for the price of a Mil...
Interesting JLC!
By: BluNotte : May 10th, 2011-18:27
Thanks for sharing these tidbits of JLC and it's wondrous history always mon ami! A beintot Stephen
479
By: BDLJ : May 10th, 2011-19:10
I love the fact that of all the WWWs, only JLC produced a unique movement for their watch. Pity about the terrible plated cases, though. Yours looks to be excellently restored.
Agreed on both points, Ben.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-02:12
I would have much preferred a ss case, not plated. As for rhe movement, it is an excellent one, but a mystery still remains: Nobody can say how many WWW were produced. So, if 10 000 were made, which is an official statement from JLC, that doesn't mean tha...
among the trio, i like your Mark XI the most because..
By: KC74 : May 11th, 2011-06:03
..its dial, the placement of numbers and the size of the numbers, combined with the hands, relative to the case, appears to be more balanced, and also, the crown on the Mark XI is also bigger. Big Crown JLC Mark XI perhaps? Nice looking.
I don't think it has anything to do with amagnetism.
By: BDLJ : May 12th, 2011-20:04
Of the 12 suppliers of W.W.W. watches, only 5 used stainless steel cases.The W.W.W. were general use Army watches, not RAF navigation watches so the specifications are rather general. My guess is that it was the fastest/easiest way to get the watches into...
I think you are correct, Ben.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-22:25
The WWW iwas sent to the Infantry, who didn't need an amagnetic watch. At this time, watches had to be sent the fastest possible to the Army, and it may well be an explanation. Best, Nicolas;
Beautiful
By: tinker2 : May 11th, 2011-06:54
But I STILL see G.O heavily influenced on the Navigator by the cases of the vintage JLCs!
MkVII and MkX
By: Clavi : May 12th, 2011-14:18
No MkXI for me unfortunately... Here is my MkVI 'fat' with a MKX 'white' The 'white' MkX might be an interesting story... I have always had some doubts about it being white (unheard of before), hence I have converted it since to a more conventional origin...
Now that is an intriguing watch.
By: amanico : May 12th, 2011-15:52
I saw another watch like yours, and I am pretty sure it was not yours, but I have to remember where... Damn memory. It was quite recent. As for the Mark VII fat lugs, it is a true beauty. No military markings, on the case back? Great Duo, Florian. Best, N...
Nice old man.
By: VMM : May 13th, 2011-01:25
Congrats, Nico, it looks great on your wrist. I like it. The movement looks in very good condition. Three beautiful oldies. The one on the right is my fav, the dial and hands look great to me. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Ø 35 mm is a small as I would go Nicolas
By: =RWK= : May 13th, 2011-01:27
and even then, it would have to be something special. It is a very odd phenomena of how watches went from large pocket watches to small wrist watches, which should have come with mangnifing glasses. Still, I think this is very sharp looking So Nicolas, te...
Humble Q about the Vintage JLC- Militaries for the signatures..
By: hs111 : May 13th, 2011-01:30
Upfront, kind apologies for my ignorance and maybe simple- minded question : - when enjoying post and pics about the Militaries, including a more than rewarding re-read of the wonderful 2009-post you had indicated about the Mark -11s and the Weems, Some q...
Some answers, hs ...
By: amanico : May 13th, 2011-03:25
- WWW qtands for ( I believe ) Wrist Wathc Waterproof. - The Arrow is the symbol of the British Army. - As for the numbers: Those above the arrow are the Case number. Those after the F are the military numbers. - F is the manufacturer letter and here, sta...
What amazes me most is this picture...
By: patrick_y : May 13th, 2011-09:48
Look at the chamfering, notice the jewel holes are bevelled, notice the spokes of the brass gear, etc. This is a mass-produced military watch with an emphasis on accuracy not movement finishing! How come it has such a high degree of finishing that we hard...
Can't agree more with your words, Patrick.
By: amanico : May 14th, 2011-23:21
Hence my previous post about a modern manual movement which would achive such qualities... There is some place, I think in the current JLC production, for such an exciting " Belle Horlogerie " offer. This WWW is more than an example, it is a lesson, in my...
Tribute
By: Ambos : June 16th, 2011-10:18
Many thanks for the great post Nicholas, highly interesting indeed! Beautiful witnesses of a very sad period of mankind... Have you resp JLC ever thought of a tribute watch, similar as for the Deep Sea? The design of them is timeless and surely would stil...
Sure, Ambos... That would be very tempting.
By: amanico : June 16th, 2011-12:37
One condition, though: A nice manual wind movement! I don't see an automatic movement as a good thing on such a great watch. The movement was a big part of the interest of this watch, for us, collectors. So has to be a modern one, if ever we see one one d...