Jaeger-LeCoultre rectangular wristwatch in 18ct yellow gold, seen from the front against a black ground. A champagne dial with the applied JL emblem and baton hour markers, a textured gold bezel and faceted lugs, on a green croc-effect strap.
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FV-TP-003

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rectangular Wristwatch, 18ct Yellow Gold

£2,950

Collection
Timepieces
Classification
Vintage rectangular gentleman's dress watch
Date
c. 1960s–1970s
Origin
Switzerland
Material
Solid 18ct yellow gold case, green croc-effect strap
Movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre P838, manual wind
Dial
Champagne, with applied baton hour markers
Case width
25 mm, excluding crown
Case height
28 mm, excluding lugs
Lug to lug
38 mm
Hallmark
18K 0.750
Inside case back
Marked 4449
Case number
1 293 574
Condition
Recently serviced
Availability
Available

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Catalogue entry

Overview

This vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre rectangular dress watch is housed in a solid 18ct yellow gold case with distinctive faceted angular lugs and a champagne dial featuring applied baton hour markers.

The case measures 25mm wide by 28mm high, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 38mm.

The watch is powered by a manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre P838 movement. The movement is signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and is documented in the accompanying photographs.

The inside caseback carries the marking 4449 and Swiss 18ct gold hallmarks, including the 18K 0.750 designation. The exterior caseback is engraved with the number 1 293 574.

The watch retains visible age-related surface wear consistent with its vintage character.

On a green croc-effect strap.

Provenance

  1. Acquired by Featherstone Vaults from a French glass dealer, a member of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers.

Condition

The movement has recently been serviced. The case back shows fine surface scratching consistent with age and wear.

Documentation

Every object is supplied with a Featherstone Vaults dossier: the catalogue entry, the condition report, measurements, photography, and copies of the supporting documents held on file. Original documents accompany the object where we hold them. A dossier can be sent ahead of any commitment to purchase.

Shipping & Export

Objects are packed by specialist handlers and shipped fully insured. Export from the United Kingdom may require a licence depending on the object's age, value and category; where that applies it is identified before sale and the application is made by us. Import requirements in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility, and we will supply whatever documentation is needed to satisfy them.