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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Ceramic Cases

I'm just curious if anyone with a ceramic cased watch (JLC or otherwise) could share their experience of the durability of the case. I was looking at a recent IWC model with ceramic case but read a number of reports of the case chipping quite badly, particularly near the crown (if dropped) and costi
12Y
By: fcus
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: 3rd World

Could you kindly elaborate on this "3rd world" that you refer to? And perhaps tell me more about the 1st, 2nd, and any other worlds we live in or are neighbours to? I couldn't care less about semantics but you use an incredibly outdated phrase that explains nothing and stinks of little but xenophobi
12Y
By: fcus
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Thank you

Thank you all. I sincerely appreciate your comments. f
12Y
By: fcus
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Thank you

Thank you all. Yes, very pleased to keep this in the family. Actually, my uncle wore it following my father's passing in 86, and it sat in a drawer for almost 20 years before I took it to a boutique last year. I am almost certain it was purchased in the 1980s based on what some family members recall
12Y
By: fcus
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: First post...my sole JLC

Hello, Having long appreciated this site I am posting some images of my sole JLC - my father's (he purchased late 70s/early 80s). I typically wear it as a dress watch though he wore it as a day watch. I very much enjoy this piece - I haven't seen a similar JLC case shape though I can see some intere
12Y
By: fcus
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