Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Deep Sea Ref. E558
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1967
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Deep Sea, reference E558, is a self-winding stainless steel diver’s wristwatch produced circa 1967. The watch features a tonneau-shaped case measuring 36 x 40 mm, which the auction description notes was manufactured by EPSA (Eugene Piquierez S.A.).
It is powered by the 17-jewel caliber 883 movement. A distinguishing feature of this model is the inner revolving bezel, controlled by a second crown positioned on the side of the case. The black dial, signed by the manufacture, includes a date aperture. This specific reference is documented as part of a production run estimated at 1,500 examples manufactured between 1967 and 1971. The watch is presented on a striped fabric strap and retains its original hands, with the signature appearing on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1967
- Type
- Diver's wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Caliber
- 883
- Reference
- E558
- Dimensions
- 36 x 40 mm
- Serial Number
- 1264137
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Manufacturer
- EPSA
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Production Estimate
- 1500
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a tonneau-shaped stainless steel case measuring 36 x 40 mm including the lugs. The case construction features two winding crowns, one of which operates the inner revolving bezel for diving timing functions. According to the provided information, this case was manufactured by the specialist firm EPSA (Eugene Piquierez S.A.), a major supplier for dive watches during this period. The dial is black with applied markers and is signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. It includes a date display at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are original to the watch. The overall condition of the case is described as slightly scratched, while the dial is graded as very good.
- Visible features
- • Features two crowns on the right side of the case • Equipped with a striped fabric strap • Displays a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position • Includes a rotating inner bezel with Arabic numerals at 15, 30, and 45
- History and Production
- Known to collectors by the nickname 'Barracuda', the reference E558 was produced between 1967 and 1971. The manufacturer indicates that total production of the 'Deep Sea' variation reached 1,500 examples. The documentation identifies the watch as a specific example within this manufacturing period, with the case number 1264137 confirming its identity. The provenance of the case design is linked to the broader production context of EPSA-manufactured dive watches during these years.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The timepiece is powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 883, which is a self-winding movement featuring 17 jewels. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the dial and case. This caliber was utilized within the Master Mariner Deep Sea model, which the notes characterize as a development following the Polaris automatic dive watch with alarm. The watch utilizes an inner rotating bezel rather than an external one, controlled by the secondary crown.
Identification
- Reference
- E558
- Serial number
- 1264137
- 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: Movement requires an overhaul per auction description
- Research required: Case condition is described as slightly scratched