Jeff - generally it looks OK and authentic. The turning on the outside of the back is not correct (probably done to cover up dents) and a distraction as is the crown which is too small. Valjoux 72. Don't know the year? It is not a particularly a sought after model - I would value it at $2500 tops. Craig

: A friend is seeking advice regarding the 18 KG LeCoultre
: chronograph shown below, and I am a little out of my element.
: Any views here on the usual questions: Is this one authentic?
: Do all elements appear to be original to the watch -- dial,
: hands, pushers, case, movement, etc.? Can anyone tell us the
: "story", in terms of year of production, scarcity,
: etc.? Any specific "likes" and "dislikes"?
: Coming at it from another angle, if you were looking for an 18
: KG chronograph, with this sort of "look and feel", and
: had a budget in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, what would you
: consider? Maybe a Longines or Zenith? Seems unlikely to find an
: 18 KG Carrera in this price range.

: Thanks in advance for any views regarding this watch.

: Jeff

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