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LeCoultre vs.Wittnauer ?

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LeCoultre vs.Wittnauer ?

Post26 Dec 2008, 20:15

[query made at another forum]
I wonder what the link was between Longines offshoot Wittnauer and high end maker Jaeger LeCoultre ? I assume there must have been one as they appear to have produced the same watch. Anyone know ?

Although they appear quite similar, the cases of the Jaeger LeCoultre and the Witt. are NOT the same - the crystal has a slightly different angle and radius at the lower corners - they are not interchangeable. They are both fitted with Hughes, 29 mm modules.

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What batteries does the LeCoultre LED take?

Post26 Dec 2008, 23:49

I have one of the LeCoultre Masterquartz LED watches shown in the previous posts, but it came without batteries. I've searched everywhere on the 'net and in my vintage LeCoultre manuals for info on what batteries this watch takes. No luck.

Does anybody happen to know the correct battery type for this watch?

2nd question.... did LeCoultre make the LED quartz movement for this watch or was it a purchased ebauché from another manufacturer?

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: LeCoultre vs.Wittnauer ?

Post26 Dec 2008, 23:58

#357 batteries(two). The movements were made by Hughes Electronics Corp.
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: LeCoultre vs.Wittnauer ?

Post27 Dec 2008, 00:57

Many thanks!

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