Avatar New arrival at Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches. Post contains photos
Ricky Lee
May 24, 2009 04:46AM		 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 3,213 (2009-07)

This one was a total under-the-radar surprise..

DuFonte by Lucian Piccard

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..a 17-jewel automatic from DuFonte by Lucien Piccard, a brand almost unknown to me. Unknown brand or no, 'tis a fine looking watch that is of a style I love. WIS honeymoon

DuFonte by Lucian Piccard

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A little googling told me that Lucien Piccard is very much still around, and that Amazon.com handles the line. Prices there range from under $50 to well over $2K - quite a range!

DuFonte by Lucian Piccard

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Amazon's thumbnail bio;

Lucien Piccard watch was found in 1923 in Switzerland. Since its inception, Lucien Piccard has build a long standing repuation as "the affordable quality Swiss watch". This reputation is evident most notably in its ceramic watches. While other brands are charging many hundreds of dollars and even several thousand dollars for ceramic watches, Lucien Piccard charges a few hundred dollars for its ceramic watches. Since 1923, the very heart of each Lucien Piccard watch design has relied on the ever evolving philosophy and commitment to quality, excellence and distinction.

Amazon also prominently displays this graphic..
Grpahic from Amazon.com

..celebrating Lucien Piccard's 85th anniversary. Most of their current designs are quite "out there", with some approaching avant garde.
DuFonte by Lucian Piccard

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All in all a most pleasing design and, if you discount the cracked crystal (over the 7 o'clock marker), this example is in excellent condition.
Avatar Accidental Catalog Shots.  Is Happy Day!  Post contains photos
Ricky Lee
May 24, 2009 06:57PM		 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 3,213 (2009-07)

Well.. semi-Catalog Shots, maybe. Wink, wink ... By my humble standards! I am smiling...

Isn't it ironic how, sometimes, when you're just trying to knock off a couple of quick 'n' dirties, you end up with some of your best photos ever? Crazy, man! Laughing!


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When I tell you that photo is raw and un-processed, you'll perhaps see why I am so pleased with the condition of this Lucien Piccard DuFonte. WIS honeymoon Shown on a brand-new WBHQ X-Long croc-patterned calf from me cuz' Otto Frei. Best $9.48 I ever spent! Thumbs Up! I did swap on the original silver Speidel buckle, as Cousin Otto was able to supply it only wi' Gold Buckle. I am sad... Ah well, that's why I have a Salvage Yard, too. Laughing!

From the finely wrought case with its juuuust right 37mm X 41mm size, to the classic linen dial, this one's got a lot going for it. And, no, I haven't opened the back to ogle the movement. Yet! Wink, wink ... I think I'll do so soon, though, as I'm feelin' a hankerin' for my Sunday brew, and once I pop a top the Watchmaking will be over for the day.. Laughing!

Avatar The Lucien Piccard DuFonte movement revealed. No! Please hold your Applause! to the end! I am smiling! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off!  Post contains photos
Ricky Lee
May 24, 2009 08:33PM		 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 3,213 (2009-07)

Dunno what to make o' it!

ETA 2873 movement

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A Fabuleux? WTH? I am confused... (Note - Turns out it's an ETA model 2783 simply re-branded by Lucien Piccard)

ETA 2873 movement

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Not a bad lookin' movement, though! Thumbs Up!

ETA 2873 movement

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Anyone care to guess its pedigree and geneology? John Lind me man? bjohnson. Harold.. come on, ya wise guys, you know the usual rogue's gallery that might be able to ID this movement. Laughing!

ETA 2873 movement

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I confess I was kinda hopin' 'twould be an ETA Movement. I am sad...

Ah weel! Wink, wink ...

-Ricky



Messages In This Thread

The Lucien Piccard DuFonte movement revealed. No! Please hold your Applause! to the end! I am smiling! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off!  Post contains photos (Views: 102)
Ricky Lee -- May 24, 2009 08:33PM
I can't tell, but does seem Fabuleux to me I am confused! I'll drink to that! Cheers! (n/t) (Views: 8)
Riddim Driven -- May 25, 2009 12:52AM
Look at the ebauche mark under the balance wheel.. (Views: 22)
Harold Clitheroe -- May 24, 2009 08:41PM
If I make it out correctly, it looks like an ETA 2783? If you can confirm the markings, that will help..

Cheers
Harold

That's what I saw, too! Thumbs UP! (n/t) (Views: 10)
MCV -- May 24, 2009 09:36PM
Ah, g'head and twist the knife in the poor dense Caveman Watchmaker. I am frowning (Views: 16)
Ricky Lee -- May 24, 2009 09:51PM
Or, as P12 HisSelf put it t'other day "OK, you guys are just pilin' on now".

Laughing! Thumbs Up!

Seriously, glad you agree, Marc! {whew!} Laughing out loud!

-Ricky

I wasn't adding salt to the wound, I honestly saw the movement info. right there in front of me when I looked at the pic... (Views: 10)
MCV -- May 24, 2009 10:45PM
but don't drag P12 into this, we can pile on him all we want!

-Marc

JK Marc. Wink, wink ... I know it's sooo obvious once you LOOK at the photos. Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off! (Views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- May 24, 2009 11:01PM
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MCV
but don't drag P12 into this, we can pile on him all we want!
Hell yeah! I'll drink to that. Laughing!

-Ricky

See, I really pay attention to your posts! Laughing out loud! (n/t) (Views: 7)
MCV -- May 24, 2009 11:50PM
And 'tis not easy, I know! I am confused! Scary! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off! (n/t) (Views: 7)
Ricky Lee -- May 25, 2009 03:50AM
D'oh! Oops ... my mistake! I am blushing ... Showing once again, Harold, why.. Post contains photos (Views: 27)
Ricky Lee -- May 24, 2009 08:51PM



I'll drink to that. Laughing!
Yes, if you look at the Titanic-sized shots, 'tis obvious. 'tis an ETA 2873.

WIS honeymoon Is Happy Day! Laughing!

T'anks for showin' this Cavemen the obvious, Harold. Me 'at's off to ye! Applause Applause Applause

-Ricky


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