{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-1930-1945-manual-wind-69425-extremely-rare-copy","title":"Jaeger LeCoultre 1940s Manual Wind - 69425 - Extremely Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/b\u003e: No\/No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: 69425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial\u003c\/b\u003e: 1XXXXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase size\u003c\/b\u003e: 29mm x 29mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: JLC Manual Wind Cal. 417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e: Square domed acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap Size\u003c\/b\u003e: Full length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile similar examples do occasionally appear on the market, despite extensive research we have been unable to locate another surviving Jaeger-LeCoultre matching this exact combination of case and dial configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne other interesting detail is the dial signature and its historical context. Jaeger-LeCoultre's dial signatures varied throughout the 1930s and 1940s as the manufacture evolved and served different markets. The \"Fabriqué en Suisse\" inscription found on this watch is particularly noteworthy, as markings such as \"Fabriqué en Suisse\" or \"Fab. en Suisse\" were used on Swiss watches destined for the French market in connection with the import regulations of the 1940s and 1950s period. This detail adds an intriguing historical dimension to an already exceptionally distinctive Jaeger-LeCoultre dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is housed in a 29 × 29 mm stainless steel square case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith large teardrop lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, an unusually large size for the period and considerably more imposing than many surviving examples from the 1940s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe watch is distinguished by its striking original two-tone dial, featuring a charcoal black centre framed by a contrasting lighter grey outer chapter with elongated white Roman numerals and a beautifully proportioned square chemin-de-fer minute track. The recessed small seconds register at six o'clock completes one of the most elegant and architecturally balanced dial designs produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre during this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eMost notably, the dial remains in excellent original condition. It retains the subtle character and patina expected of an eighty-year-old watch, presenting beautifully to the naked eye while revealing only gentle signs of age under magnification. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe white hour and minute hands have been sympathetically re-touched at some point in the past to preserve their original appearance, while the small seconds hand remains untouched and displays an attractive, honest age consistent with the watch's originality. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehis watch is running well and keeping excellent time within specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\u003c\/b\u003e - The dial is in beautiful vintage condition, proudly displaying light patina under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\u003c\/b\u003e - The fantastic\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e stainless steel c\u003c\/span\u003ease is in outstanding and unpolished condition, showing only light wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back\u003c\/strong\u003e - The original case back is in fantastic condition for its age, showing only light signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrown\u003c\/b\u003e - The original crown works perfectly in all its functions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e - The original JLC manual wind \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCalibre 417 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emovement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eremains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in excellent condition and is working absolutely perfectly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap\u003c\/b\u003e - The new aftermarket strap suits the watch beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e - The original acrylic crystal remains in excellent vintage condition with light wear and age visible under a loupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you have any further questions about this piece, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e@thewristwatcher1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethewristwatcher1@gmail.com \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms of sale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification. We categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +\/- 60 seconds per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are a registered limited company and can be found on Companies House and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCustomers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJM26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e126857\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrist Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57389784334709,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6498\/8722\/files\/IMG_2499.jpg?v=1784991881","url":"https:\/\/www.thewristwatcher.co.uk\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-1930-1945-manual-wind-69425-extremely-rare-copy","provider":"The Wrist Watcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}