Jaeger-LeCoultre

This is my latest addition ( and probably my last ) in my short Vintage Military JLC watches collection. From Left to Right: Mark 7 A ( 1942 ), Mark 7 A Weems ( late 1942 ), WWW ( 1944 ) and Mark 11 ( 1953 ) : I already made a post about these Mark V 7 A ...  

Not chicken wrist??? Best, Kari

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an enjoyable review and read! Like you, I prefer the thicker lugs--yet despite it appearance, still seems a well-proportioned and balanced watch Jason

Now all you have to do is remanufacturer at Ø 42 mm and send it to me...Remember, you forgot my Christmas gift last year! Best, -- Richard.

A re edition, or better,n an hommage of these pliot watches would be an excellent thing and fill a gap... Since how many time didn't we see a Pilot watch from the Grande Maison??? Best, Richard. Nicolas.

Great review. I have 2 of these Mark 7 A, both with the 'big case', solid stainless steel / fat lugs style, and therefore likely part of the batch of these less than 1000 'transitional' watches between the weems and the smaller / plated version The first ...  

and thank you for a greast review. I like the "fat" case/lugs. It si perhaps not elegant as you say, but it has a really tool watch precence to it. Lovely. And no 32732 mm is NOT to small - its all about the watch. But you know how you convinced me of tha... 

These military timepieces give a lot of pleasure, when you wear them. Elegance is an attitude, and size has nothing to see, here. Best, my friend. Nicolas.

Your MK VII with the Red 12 is really nice, Clavi. And the good idea you had is to show two wrist shots, as they demonstrate that those watches are small, but absolutely wearable. Another part of the mystery is that on my Weems, the case back is not engra... 

Yes we can hear the roar of the spitfire. Ed

and congrats on your latest acquisition! -MW

Nicolas, I never had on my hands any of those but, by your great review, the Mark 7A "fat" is a true beauty. Love the clean dial and hands. Cheers and thank you again, Nilo

It is very affordable, even if not that easy to find. Best, Nilo. Nicolas.

My friend, Your outstanding post light up my dark November evening! Another master post on a very nice piece of the rich JLC history! Thank you! Please let me add a document from the Naval Service Royal Air Force/Ministry of Aviation: The description of t...  

I already saw it, but can't remember well. Never pais attention to the date, though. '66... Strange. AFAIK, there were no Mark VII from the Grande Maison after '43. Thanks for your kind comments, my friend. More to come later. Best, Nicolas.

That is good news – we have a long dark winter ahead of us! Best, my friend Blomman

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is correct. I should have a copy somewhere and will see if I can dig it out for you later next week.

I mean, compared to the JLC sister... Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-11-19 07:26:34

but not necessarily. The document shown is an extract from the military standards document. It shows the Omega only as a reference for the type of watch that is being described. The same would have been true for the WWW series of watches for example. A se... 

...history at La Grande Maison...that needs to be repeated, perhaps next year? Perhaps with your help Nicolas? A word or two in the proper ear or ears! Thank you for another great report. N

But let's try to focus on the Geophysic first! Thanks for your kind words, Neil. Best, Nicolas.

.... simply because one of the watches showing in your post is now on my wrist )) stefan...  

The VII and the XI are so different that it is difficult to not love both of them... Hence the reason to get these 4! Best, Nicolas.

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The British military did like their watches, but they were thrifty as well. Often recasing them later on. I love the quartet picture, it's a great thema and nice to have the lineage of all four watches in your museum.

Imagine such a watch on the current standards, but with the same spirit: Manual movement, a bigger case, not too bign though, clean and simple dial, robust case... Hmmm? Best, Nicolas.

Although I still have trouble overcoming the "it may not be accurate to +/- 3.4. or 5 seconds a day" issue... I really should.

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Your post has inspired me to give this one a little bit of wrist time...  

.. Yes, one more time, (a bit late, but hopefully not too late) to say, how much I enjoyed this post, pics and review: - That is a , how did you say - ".. small, but strong", and very nice piece, a true character for me, ( must fit you well, I see !!). Ye... 

It is always a pleasure to read you, my friend. One of these small but adorable "brutes " should fit very well in your already superb collection, for sure. History, character, and elegance. Small? Come on, it is perfectly sized for your " Service Secret N... 

The mark VII a is clearly an understated and elegant high quality watch. thanks for sharing best regards georges