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Flyback Senior Member True WatchGeek
Picked up this grail from GeorgeTheWatchGuy !!
George and I have been friends for several years and not only share a passion for watches, but our tastes are closely alligned. As sometimes happens when that's the case, we ended up doing a trade. My end of the deal is this beautiful Jacques Lemans JL 1-915 Valjoux 7751 automatic chronograph. This deal was great for me as I had yet to own a watch with this magnificent movement - the big brother to the V7750. It has an amazing feature set for an automatic movement including standard time, chronograph with twelve hour elapsed timer, thirty minute elapsed timer, sixty second elapsed timer, twenty four hour time indicator, big day and month, date indicator and phase of the moon complication. The styling of this watch is vintage/classic and this type of design will never go out of style. For me it will be a real go to for business wear. I frequently say that I can and do wear "smaller" watches and find this 40mm case to be great looking on my wrist. The fit and finish is waht you'd expecpt from Jacques Lemans and George has taken exceptional care of the watch with nothing but the signs of normal/gentle wear. I'm really stoked to own this beauty, and very happy to have gotten it from my good friend George. Enjoy the pics!
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gwing Senior Member True WatchGeek
Congrats Brad on a awesome watch a definite grail to have. Wear it well and enjoy. __________________
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MATTNATTI Senior Member Super Geek
congrats on the trade brad, that is one classy looking watch and looks great on your wrist. and that is a great movement as well. __________________ Did you see that? Do they all got hedges like that? Do they? MATTNATTI View Public Profile Send a private message to MATTNATTI Send email to MATTNATTI Find all posts by MATTNATTI Add MATTNATTI to Your Contacts #4 Yesterday, 10:54 AM
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ACE Senior Member True WatchGeek
I love the coin edge case & bezel. What a beauty __________________
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ukrany1 Senior Member True WatchGeek
Congrats Brad WOW, the case design is Stunning an absolutely Beautiful Time Piece. WTG George. __________________
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CharlieB Senior Member True WatchGeek
I love the case design, and I bet that bracelet wears buttery smooth. A great way to put a 7751 on your wrist, enjoy. __________________
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congrats brad!!! i saw that piece in person at the ohio ggt and man its a beauty!!! wear it well my friend and give it all the time it deserves! bfalba1 View Public Profile Send a private message to bfalba1 Find all posts by bfalba1 Add bfalba1 to Your Contacts #8 Yesterday, 11:22 AM
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Congrats, that is a pretty piece there. mech289 View Public Profile Send a private message to mech289 Find all posts by mech289 Add mech289 to Your Contacts #9 Yesterday, 11:23 AM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pompano Beach , Fl. Posts: 4,165 Real Name: Roger
Rog1 Senior Member Master WatchGeek
A beautiful JL...thanks for the look. __________________
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soberdave09 Senior Member Master WatchGeek
that is one sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet looking watch.only if they made a few mm's bigger.wear it proud __________________
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Grail it is!!Nice,thanks for the look! oscar1 View Public Profile Send a private message to oscar1 Send email to oscar1 Find all posts by oscar1 Add oscar1 to Your Contacts #12 Yesterday, 11:53 AM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 4,201 Real Name: Nhard
bigwatchking1 Senior Member Master WatchGeek
that is one beautiful timepiece,,7751 is outta this world,,,congrats and enjoy... __________________
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Very sweet timepiece indeed Brad, love the look of that dial. Kudos to George for letting it go to another good home. Enjoy that beauty and wear it in good health. __________________
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GeorgeTheWatchGuy WatchGeeks Moderator True WatchGeek
I'm glad you are pleased with it Brad... I'm sure you will take good care of it.. __________________
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glasetj Senior Member Senior Geek
Any more like that around. I have a SWI 7751 and love the movement. I have to say I love your vintage case a little more. glasetj View Public Profile Send a private message to glasetj Find all posts by glasetj Add glasetj to Your Contacts #16 Yesterday, 02:14 PM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 348 Real Name: Moses
06Pastmaster Senior Member Senior Geek
Great looking watch,love that classic design, a very busy dial that is also easy to read.Congrats and enjoy! __________________
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That is one beautiful timepiece Brad. I love the classic case design, and of course the 7751 movement. Congrats to both you and George on the successful trade. __________________
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brent Senior Member Veteran Geek
Congrats on the beautiful timepiece. The 7751 is high on my "list", but so far out of reach. You got your's in a great looking watch. And 40mm is plenty big enough, especially for dress. Enjoy. __________________ " He didn't lose the race, he just ran out of laps."
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Beautiful timepiece with a great movement! Appreciate you sharing, and enjoy your new timepiece. darrylweugene View Public Profile Send a private message to darrylweugene Find all posts by darrylweugene Add darrylweugene to Your Contacts #20 Yesterday, 02:29 PM
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That is a sweet JL, congrads and enjoy wearing your grail !! !! __________________ WATCHES = FUN watchayla1 View Public Profile Send a private message to watchayla1 Send email to watchayla1 Find all posts by watchayla1 Add watchayla1 to Your Contacts #21 Yesterday, 02:41 PM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Fallowfield PA Posts: 505 Real Name: Russell
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Congrats Brad! Nothing like getting a grail Russell3 View Public Profile Send a private message to Russell3 Find all posts by Russell3 Add Russell3 to Your Contacts #22 Yesterday, 02:55 PM
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Beautiful watch with a great movement. surferman View Public Profile Send a private message to surferman Find all posts by surferman Add surferman to Your Contacts #23 Yesterday, 03:00 PM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Everett Wa. Posts: 3,620 Real Name: C.J.
reliefcp Senior Member Master WatchGeek
Beautiful watch Brad very classy design and a special movement.Looks great on your wrist. Awesome pics as usual. __________________
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Absolutely smashing Brad!!! From the watch to the pics (as usual). I love everything about it especially the way the case seems like it's floating on your writs without the bracelet. The dial design is perfect too. Enjoy!! __________________
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Brad, congrats on getting such a classy and timeless timepiece! I love everything about it. If it were for me personally, I would have preferred a 42-44mm size case size but hey part of what makes this watch classy and timeless is it's 40mm case diameter. Just beautiful! I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of this timepiece and that it acts as a small reminder of your friendship with George. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,636 Real Name: Special K ;)
abduksion Senior Member True WatchGeek
Damn there's nothing hotter then a black dial with white numerals. Congrats wear it well. __________________
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Congrats on a great looking enjoy and wear in great health!!! Prodiverfiend View Public Profile Send a private message to Prodiverfiend Find all posts by Prodiverfiend Add Prodiverfiend to Your Contacts #28 Yesterday, 03:40 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 15,326 Real Name: J.D.
Viper67 WatchGeeks Moderator True WatchGeek
Congratulations Brad, that's one incredible Jaques Lemans you have there. A truly stunning timepiece that deserves plenty of wrist time. Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing..... great pictures. __________________
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Ok. It's official. I'm truly jealous, Great watch, great trade, great friends. __________________
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That is wicked nice!!!! It looks much larger...That is a very nice peace!!! I'm happy for you.. chase16 View Public Profile Send a private message to chase16 Find all posts by chase16 Add chase16 to Your Contacts
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jamie007 Senior Member Super Geek
That's an incredible watch Brad!! A true grail for myself as well!! Congrats!! __________________
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What a gorgeous watch...enjoy that beauty Brad and wear it often! __________________
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Magster Senior Member True WatchGeek
When a watch is THAT special, the small case makes no difference!! Looks like George took great care of it for ya!! Impressive Brad! For YOU to type that you are "stoked", it is something special, indeed!! Magster View Public Profile Send a private message to Magster Find all posts by Magster Add Magster to Your Contacts #34 Yesterday, 05:54 PM
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Brad, your pics leave me breathless and in this instance so does this watch. Stunning, glad you got from a great Geek-enjoy! __________________
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Congratulations Brad! that is a beautiful time piece wear it often and with pride. __________________
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congrats realy nice time piece wear it in good health me 1959 View Public Profile Send a private message to me 1959 Find all posts by me 1959 Add me 1959 to Your Contacts #37 Yesterday, 06:20 PM
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Great phots, wear in good health. Be blessed!! jsea View Public Profile Send a private message to jsea Find all posts by jsea Add jsea to Your Contacts #38
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Gorgeous watch and great looking pics. I love it! Enjoy __________________ - Family, that's what's up - Black Eye Dye Panda03Bear View Public Profile Send a private message to Panda03Bear Send email to Panda03Bear Find all posts by Panda03Bear Add Panda03Bear to Your Contacts #39 Today, 08:25 AM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 23,351
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Congrats Brad on a very nice J/L and a 7751 to boot I guess George is indeed a good Friend to hook you up with that bad boy enjoy and wear it in good health very nice photo,s a always. __________________
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Congrats Brad, that is a stunning design, and a magnificent movement. One of the best designs from SWI __________________ " Next hour I will whip something out your all gonna want to get your hands on" ; (quote from Jim Skelton, 05/14/09, 0144hrs.) JoeCB View Public Profile Send a private message to JoeCB Send email to JoeCB Find all posts by JoeCB Add JoeCB to Your Contacts #41 Today, 09:00 AM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 2,104 Real Name: Gary
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This is the stuff that us geeks are made of. That is a work of art, no doubt about it. There are many great details on this one, but the dial really gets me. Even though there is a lot going on with it, everything works together perfectly. I caught myself gazing at the closeups for a good amount of time. Congrats on that one my friend, and thanks for the background and great pics. __________________
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Brad... that's one AWESOME timepiece. Very, Very Sweet. It's a classic beauty. ENJOY IT.... __________________
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What a very special piece Brad...especially coming from George! Enjoy it buddy...love the detail in the pics! __________________ OG580
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Congrats on a wonderful trade. The v7751 is amazing! I hope to have a watch with that movement some day! Enjoy... __________________ Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. And love your neighbor as your self. Have a great day fellow Geeks! Lunerdustbunnies View Public Profile Send a private message to Lunerdustbunnies Find all posts by Lunerdustbunnies Add Lunerdustbunnies to Your Contacts #45 Today, 10:53 AM
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tkromer Senior Member True WatchGeek
What an outstanding watch! That's what a dress watch should look like. It doesn't look small at all at 40mm, honestly, it looks perfect! tkromer View Public Profile Send a private message to tkromer Send email to tkromer Find all posts by tkromer Add tkromer to Your Contacts #46 Today, 10:58 AM
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Very nice, a classic beauty. Enjoy,and give it lot's of wrist time. wrist art View Public Profile Send a private message to wrist art Find all posts by wrist art Add wrist art to Your Contacts #47 Today, 11:54 AM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 3,061
TheMatrix Senior Member Master WatchGeek
Dayum that's saaaweet. I don't own a 7751 yet but it is a grail movement to aspire to acquire! Thanks for sharing the awesome photos! __________________
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js1946 Senior Member Veteran Geek
Congrats, that is a true classic timepiece, I have that watch in rose gold w/bwn. alligator strap. I know you will enjoy wearing it because it is special. __________________ What time is it? js1946 View Public Profile Send a private message to js1946 Send email to js1946 Find all posts by js1946 Add js1946 to Your Contacts #49 Today, 12:51 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,083 Real Name: Mark
iceman64 Senior Member Super Geek
Wow! Looks fantastic, and a very special watch indeed. Looks sharp on the wrist and the V7751 no doubt puts that baby in grail territory. Enjoy it and wear it proud! Thanks for sharing and congrats.
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alwaystenpastten Senior Member Master WatchGeek
Brad, Congratulations of a first-class watch acquisition! __________________ Keep your crowns screwed down, my friends.