Jaeger-LeCoultre Lapis Lazuli Clock

[jochart]

I bought this clock 3 weeks ago at a moving sale for $40. It was a real mess when I bought it. It wasn't running and it was full of varnished grease and grime. I think it was sitting in the kitchen next to the range. I brought it in to my watch/clock guy and he charged me $160 to clean/repair it. He said it was one of the filthiest pieces he's ever worked on, but it cleaned up beautifully. I think it's pretty rare and worth around $500, but I probably won't sell it. Also, i'm glad I rescued it and got it running again.

 

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[ethanfez]

That is a beautiful piece. Love when lapis has the gold in it.

 

[JimDon]

Gorgeous piece! Is it an advertising piece or meant for someone’s home or office

 

[jochart]

JD, it's a desk clock

 

[ecmo]

Nice save, that's a very good name.

 

[JimDon]

JD, it's a desk clock

For $160 did he take the quartz movement apart for service or was it replaced? Seems a lot for a quartz service.

 

[jochart]

new movement was put in, he said old one was badly corroded

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find and restoration!

 

[WaterScoop]

Cool find! Great job restoring it.

So the question is.... Are you gonna flip it to make yourself $300?