Jaeger-LeCoultre minute-repeating movement in a chrome case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1910
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre minute-repeating watch, identified by number 2967, is dated to approximately 1910. The 19''' movement is housed in a two-body, polished chrome case measuring 46 mm in diameter and 16 mm in thickness.
The watch functions as a minute repeater, with the complication activated by a slide located on the case band. The movement itself features rhodium plating decorated with wavy lines, comprising 35 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, a straight-line lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance equipped with gold meantime and temperature adjustment screws. It also utilizes a Breguet balance spring with an overcoil and an index regulator.
The watch is accompanied by a service invoice from 2000, a copy of the movement brevet, and instructional materials. The auction description notes the presence of subsidiary seconds and blued steel spade hands. The overall condition is reported as very good.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1910
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Diameter
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 16 mm
- Jewel Count
- 35
- Case Material
- Chrome
- Serial Number
- 2967
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Movement features rhodium-plated bridges with wavy-line engine turning • Minute-repeater slide located on the exterior case band • Subsidiary seconds dial with blued steel spade hands • Wolf's tooth winding mechanism
- Case and External Features
- The movement is housed in a two-body, polished chrome case. Measuring 46 mm in diameter with a thickness of 16 mm, the case is described in the auction records as custom-made. The exterior presents a clean, polished appearance. The dial features subsidiary seconds, which are paired with blued steel spade hands. These components remain in their original state, contributing to the overall presentation of the object as documented by the auction house.
- Movement and Complications
- The watch is powered by a 19''' movement, rhodium-plated and finished with a wavy-line pattern. The mechanism includes 35 jewels and utilizes wolf's tooth winding. The escapement is a straight-line lever type, paired with a cut bimetallic compensation balance. To ensure precision, the balance incorporates gold meantime and temperature adjustment screws, complemented by a Breguet balance spring with an overcoil and an index regulator. Functionally, the watch is a minute repeater. The chiming mechanism strikes on gongs, which are activated by a slide mounted on the exterior case band. This arrangement allows the user to trigger the repeating function while the movement is contained within its housing.
- Documentation and Condition
- The object is accompanied by a collection of auxiliary documents including a service invoice dated 2000, a copy of the movement brevet, and instructions for the watchmaker. These items provide additional context for the object's history and maintenance requirements. Regarding its condition, the auction description provides a grading of 'AA Very good' for the overall piece. The case is reported as being in very good condition, albeit with slight scratches.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2967
- 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 chrome case is described as 'custom-made', suggesting it may not be the original housing
- Research required: The auction description notes 'overhaul recommended' for the movement