Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 221
Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 319764, "WWW", made in 1940. Fine, water-resistant, nickel-plated military wristwatch.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
C. two body, sand finish, stainless steel screwed case back, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. black with radiumcoated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " radium-coated hands. M. 13 "' Cal. 479, gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch was used by the British Forces in its version WWW,
during WWII. The Royal Air Force used the model with white
dial and auxiliary seconds. On the dial, the radium-coated
symbol: the "Broad Arrow". Inside and outside the case back: the
letters WWW, the arrow and the numbers.