Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Retrograde Ref. 270.2.69
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1996
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Retrograde, reference 270.2.69, is a rectangular, reversible wristwatch produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1996.
The case is crafted from 18K pink gold, featuring a polished and brushed five-body construction with a reeded bezel and sapphire crystals on both the front and back. The watch is powered by the copper-colored Caliber 829 manual-winding movement, decorated with fausses cotes and featuring 37 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock absorber system. It includes an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp.
The watch displays time, a chronograph start/stop function, a date aperture, and on the reverse side, a seconds indicator and a retrograde 30-minute register. The front dial is guilloché silver with Arabic numerals, complemented by blued steel épée hands. The case, movement, and dials are signed by the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Reversible chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Model
- Reverso Chronographe Retrograde
- Reference
- 270.2.69
- Jewel count
- 37
- Case material
- 18K pink gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 26 x 36 mm
- Limited edition
- 500 examples
- Movement caliber
- 829
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • The reverse dial displays a retrograde 30-minute chronograph register and seconds indicator. • The watch includes a square chronograph button on the side of the case. • The front dial includes an aperture for the date display.
- Signatures and Grading
- The case, dials, and movement are signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The watch is part of a limited production run of 500 pieces, and this specific example is identified as number 255/500. It is accompanied by an 18K pink gold deployant clasp produced by the manufacturer. The auction house has provided a condition report under their grading system, assigning the watch a grade of AA. Specifically, the dial is described as being in 'As new' condition, while the case and movement are assigned numerical grades based on their current state at the time of inspection.
- Movement Specifications
- The movement is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 829, a manual-winding mechanism featuring a copper-colored finish and fausses cotes decoration. It is built with 37 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The technical assembly includes a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a shock absorber system. The movement controls the chronograph functions via square buttons. The mechanism supports both the primary time display and the retrograde functions located on the watch's reverse side.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a five-body, solid 18K pink gold case measuring 26 x 36 mm with a thickness of 10 mm. The exterior design incorporates a brushed and polished finish and the characteristic reeded bezel. Sapphire crystals are utilized on both the front and inner case back, allowing for the reversible functionality of the case. The primary dial is guilloché silver with painted Arabic numerals set upon a plain outer reserve. It features blued steel épée hands and an aperture for the date display at 5 o'clock. The secondary, or reverse, dial exhibits silver ring dials specifically for the seconds and the retrograde 30-minute chronograph register.
Identification
- Reference
- 270.2.69
- Serial number
- 255/500
- 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 movement is noted as needing an overhaul, which is recommended at the buyer's expense.
- Research required: The auction house assigns the movement a grading of 2* and the case a grading of 3.