Jaeger 'Birthday' Desk Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1936
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger 'Birthday' desk clock, produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, is a hand-wound timepiece housed in a 92mm chrome and black lacquer case. It is supported by a 79.4mm x 127mm baseplate and incorporates a chrome crown and winding key.
The satin silver dial features 'Arabic' indices, a matching partially skeletonized handset, and a complex layout with an inner 12-hour scale, an outer 'railroad' minute track, and a fully graduated minute/second track with Arabic numerals at the periphery. The clock is powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 888 movement. A small hole located beneath the dial is designed to accommodate a birthstone or zodiac symbol, from which the 'birthday' designation originates.
The object dates to 1936.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1936
- Type
- Desk clock
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Features
- Birthstone hole
- Movement
- Calibre 888
- Dimensions
- 92mm case, 79.4mm x 127mm baseplate
- Case Material
- Chrome and black lacquer
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Small circular hole beneath the dial for a birthstone or zodiac symbol • Satin silver dial with '8 JOURS' text • Black lacquer and chrome case construction • Chrome winding crown located on the rear case back
- Case and Aesthetic Design
- The desk clock features a 92mm diameter case constructed from chrome and black lacquer. It is mounted upon a rectangular baseplate measuring 79.4mm by 127mm. The dial utilizes a satin silver finish, featuring 'Arabic' numerals for the indices. The display is divided into three distinct sectors: an inner 12-hour scale, an outer 'railroad' style minute track, and an outermost periphery containing a fully graduated minute and second track labeled with Arabic numerals. A partially skeletonized handset indicates the time, and the dial bears the 'Jaeger' signature alongside 'FABRIQUE EN SUISSE' and '8 JOURS' text.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 888, a hand-wound mechanical movement. Winding is performed via a chrome crown positioned on the rear of the case. The movement designation and the '8 JOURS' (8-day) indication on the dial imply an eight-day power reserve. A notable feature of this model is a physical aperture located on the dial below the center staff. According to the provided information, this small hole was designed to facilitate the mounting of a birthstone or zodiac symbol, providing the rationale for the name 'Birthday' clock.
- Provenance and Attribution
- The object is identified as a product of the manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre. The source dates the piece to 1936. The description notes that No further documentation regarding the specific ownership history or provenance is provided in the source text.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact origin of the 'birthday' function (birthstone attachment) is based on research mentioned by the source
- Research required: The source attributes the manufacture to Jaeger-LeCoultre without providing specific production numbers