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Another new photo of an old watch. Post contains Picture(s) Post contains Link

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Monday, 19 February 2007, at 1:59 a.m.

The opposite end of the spectrum, this is the closest thing to a Very Rich Mans Watch! that I own..

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Mind you, in real terms it wasn't even close. But in it's day (early 70's) I suppose it would've been considered a RMW...
 

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The least worn of all my watches, I tend to reserve it for special occasions...

-Ricky

More about the Master Quartz

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Another new photo of an old watch. Post contains Picture(s) Post contains Link (views: 178)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 1:59 a.m.
Looks fantastic Ricky. Beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Kelly M. Rayburn -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 3:35 a.m.
It looks great!!! (views: 5)
sfnewguy -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 3:23 a.m.
It's a Jaeger LeCoultre no one can ever deny that no matter what price you paid for it! Thumbs Up for this Watch
Nice! Did you have to do any mod on the HR Pilot bracelet ends for it? Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Tom P -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 3:22 a.m.
Nope, the Pilot end-pieces fit fine right outta the box... Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 11:14 a.m.
I was going to ask the same thing. Perfect match of bracelet and watch. Post contains no message text (views: 4)
Kelly M. Rayburn -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 3:38 a.m.
Hey, it IS a Jaeger LeCoultre! That is a Very Rich Mans Watch! brand and that one looks the part too! Nice! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 10)
Mike D -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 2:58 a.m.
That's a beauty, Ricky! Post contains no message text (views: 3)
TakesALickin' -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 2:29 a.m.
That'n would look good with a tux Laughing out loud! Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Paperboy Part Deux -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 2:09 a.m.
I'll let you know for sure in June.. got a wedding comin' up. Smiley Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 11:15 a.m.
Spectacular!! Looks like the same era as my Accutron or other Humming Watches Smiley Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Jakub Ostrowski -- Monday, 19 February 2007, at 2:02 a.m.

Kind of a special Post about a watch containing a battery or Quartz change.. Post contains Picture(s)

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 1:32 a.m.

Usually I turn around a battery change in 5 minutes or less. There is only one exception, really.. except for the Jaeger LeCoultre. Yup, the Energizer 303 in the  Master Quartz bit the dust after 15 months and change. Eek!

This battery change took about 45 minutes. Now, that's not because it's as technically challenging as the MP3 Watch. It's not. Nowhere near! No, it's because the Master Quartz is the closest thing in my humble collection to a Very Rich Mans Watch!. Truth be told, I'm a little bit in awe of it.

So I was vewy, vewy careful not to scratch it. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off!

Bear in mind you don't just lever the contact up and slap a new battery in, as with the typical PMWF related post Post about a watch containing a battery or Quartz. No, it requires the complete removal of the clip, and some care lest you lose the tiny screw which secures it.

And, of course, I'm including the time it took to shoot movement photos!

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I know, I know. You're thinking "Why is he worried about scratching that POS?" But that shot is as-is, accumulated wrist-cheese and all. Laughing out loud! It cleans up MUCH better'n that, trust me! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off!

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You'll note that I went with Wal-Mart's finest Watch Made in China-made battery. Yeah, yeah, seems like a shame to put such into a Jaeger LeCoultre. But they only sell the Energizers in 3-packs and, since this is the only watch I've got that uses a 303, I didn't need a 3-pack. We'll see. If it goes a year vs. 15 months for the Energizer, I'll be sold...

Anyway, it's ticking merrily along at present, so I'm WIS Honeymoon!ing all over again!

YeeeeeeeeHAW!

-Ricky

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Kind of a special Post about a watch containing a battery or Quartz change.. Post contains Picture(s) (views: 156)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 1:32 a.m.
Great post...I'd be takin' my time too if that watch was mine Smiley Post contains no message text (views: 3)
Paperboy Part Deux -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 1:12 p.m.
Thumbs Up for this Watch Thats a Keeper! Post contains no message text (views: 4)
Paul December -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 6:30 a.m.
I'd be real careful with a Jaeger LeCoultre too...that a great watch Smiley Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 6)
TMK -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 4:15 a.m.
That's a beauty Ricky! Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 8)
Mike D -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 2:41 a.m.
Thanks, Mike. A modest watch compared to a piece like your.. >> (views: 15)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 2:55 a.m.

.. MARATHON TSAR or Angular Momentum (perhaps my favorite!), but I like it.

-Ricky

But, remember one thing...it IS a Jaeger LeCoultre!! Laughing out loud! Post contains no message text (views: 5)
Mike D -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 3:20 a.m.
Thumbs Up for this Watch good job...and I love that watch Post contains no message text (views: 6)
greg honeycutt -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 1:57 a.m.
Great job! I'd be scared to change the battery on that one! (views: 14)
Tom P -- Wednesday, 28 February 2007, at 1:42 a.m.
No problem changing them on a seiko or citizen, but more $$$ watches I just have someone else do Smiley
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