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JAEGER & VACHERON | Prototyp
Chronograph
1940s
This prototype is believed to date from the late 1940s / 1950s when (Edmond) Jaeger collaborated with Vacheron (& Constantin) and (Jacques-David) LeCoultre.
Dial of this chronograph is a very early, unique and unmarked prototype, which was also used further developed and modified in the 1950s and 1960s for both Jaeger (primarily French sales) and Jaeger-LeCoultre (mainly US market) chronographs. The prototype dial is reduced to the essentials & in pure white.
Movement of this unique piece, developed by Universal Geneve in the 1930s, a caliber 285 with column wheel, is marked "Jaeger".
A like new vintage Vacheron leather strap bears the early solid white gold clasp, stamped & marked "750" and "Vacheron".
Inclusive Big Box from Vacheron & Constantin-LeCoultre Watches in well preserved condition.
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Finest understatement chronograph | as if dropped out of a time capsule after 75 years (inside & outside) like new condition.
This timemachine seems to have been stored for all its years and received in year 2022/2023 a lovingly & carefully executed major restoration by our master watchmakers. A truly One-of-a-Kind Chronograph that is 100% original in all its components to this day.
Manual movement caliber 285, signed "Jaeger"
Diameter 35 mm without crown
Technical indications | Keeping time +7 sec/day
Serviced 2023
Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. Kunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.
