Jaeger-LeCoultre Jade and Diamond Pendant Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre pendant watch, numbered 636427, is a Swiss-made timepiece dating to approximately 1960. The watch is constructed within a finely carved and pierced green jade panel, embellished with gold mounting and diamond settings.
The case, measuring 35 x 52 mm, features a back-winding mechanism and a two-body design with a case back secured by two screws. The bezel and bow are adorned with 27 round diamonds arranged in a serpent motif. The dial is silver-toned, featuring applied round and dart-shaped indexes, complemented by white gold epee-style hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a rhodium-plated Caliber 6200 movement, which contains 15 jewels, a lateral lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.
The piece is accompanied by a matching 41 cm chain that incorporates jade and diamond links, along with a fitted presentation box.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1960
- Dial
- Silver with applied round and dart indexes.
- Type
- Pendant watch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Movement
- Cal. 6200, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.
- Dimensions
- 35 x 52 mm
- Serial Number
- 636427
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Construction
- Two-body, solid, polished, bezel and bow set with 27 round diamonds in the shape of serpents, case back with 2 screws, back-winder.
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • The watch dial features the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature and 'SWISS' marking. • The jade carving displays organic, pierced, and carved decorative motifs. • The serpent-shaped diamond settings extend from the bezel onto the jade panel. • The attached chain displays a repeating pattern of jade cabochons interspersed with metal links.
- Movement and Dial
- The watch is powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 6200. This movement is rhodium-plated and features 15 jewels. The mechanical assembly utilizes a lateral lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The dial is executed in silver and is marked with applied round and dart-shaped hour markers. Time is indicated by white gold epee-style hands. The auction house notes that the dial and the movement are both signed by the maker, ensuring the consistency of the internal and external branding.
- Case and Ornamentation
- The pendant watch is integrated into a larger ornamental piece, specifically a finely carved and pierced green jade panel. The overall aesthetic incorporates a two-body, solid, and polished construction that serves as the foundation for the watch assembly. A defining feature is the diamond-set ornamentation, which includes 27 round diamonds arranged to represent serpents on the bezel and the bow. Functionally, the watch is a back-winder, with the case back secured by two screws. The entire unit is complemented by a matching 41 cm chain, which is also embellished with jade and diamonds to match the pendant's theme. The dimensions of the unit are 35 mm by 52 mm, fitting within the carved contours of the jade panel.
- Attribution and Provenance
- The object is identified as a Swiss-made creation by Jaeger-LeCoultre, bearing the specific serial number 636427. It is attributed to a production date of circa 1960. The item comes complete with a fitted presentation box. The current condition report provided by the auction house assigns a grade of 'AA' (Very good) to the overall object, with individual grading components for the case, movement, and dial provided in their summary.
Identification
- Serial number
- 636427
- 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 auction description recommends an overhaul of the movement.
- Research required: The specific source of the jade or its origin is not provided in the documentation.