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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. E168
Geophysic Chronometer
An extremely rare and attractive pink gold chronometer wristwatch with center seconds
- Estimate
- CHF10,000 - 15,000€8,800 - 13,200$10,200 - 15,400
CHF21,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- 1958
- Reference No
- E168
- Movement No
- 1'331'623
- Case No
- 747'465
- Model Name
- Geophysic Chronometer
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 478BWSbr, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Dimensions
- 35mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1958.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Housing Jaeger-LeCoultre's most prestigious chronometer movement available at the time, the Geophysic was made to withstand the elements. Launched in 1958, it was in production for one short year only. The model was made to celebrate two events. While its launch commemorated the 125th anniversary of the manufacture, it also marked the very first International Geophysical Year. The Geophysic perfectly embodied the values of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) due to its antimagnetic, antishock and waterproof abilities. While most examples were cased in stainless steel, very limited numbers were dressed in pink or yellow gold as a luxurious alternative to its more casual counterpart.
The present watch is one among an exceedingly small number of known examples cased in pink gold. Preserved in honest and remarkable condition, this robust tool watch has survived gracefully throughout the past sixty years. Not only are all the luminous dots intact in the réhaut, the watch also displays a crisp and deep hallmark between the lugs. A true "barn find", it was bought by the consignor from the original owner in Africa.
The present watch is one among an exceedingly small number of known examples cased in pink gold. Preserved in honest and remarkable condition, this robust tool watch has survived gracefully throughout the past sixty years. Not only are all the luminous dots intact in the réhaut, the watch also displays a crisp and deep hallmark between the lugs. A true "barn find", it was bought by the consignor from the original owner in Africa.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Swiss | 1833Not all companies in the watchmaking field have been able to stand the test of time quite like Jaeger LeCoultre, also known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker." Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and originally named LeCoutre, the firm provided watchmaking's top brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, the high-grade, unfinished mechanical movements with which they completed their watches.
In the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.
Browse MakerIn the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.