Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 10

JAEGER-LECOULTRE, REF. E395 Jaeger LeCoultre Automatic, case No. 972497, Ref. E 395. Sold on September 6, 1965. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, antimagnetic, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Jaeger buckle. Accompanied by its original warranty, fitted box and plastic hang tag.

CHF 800 - 1,200

HKD 6,600 - 10,000 / USD 850 - 1,300

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 3,250

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, triangular lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous baton steel hands. M. Cal. 881 G, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2-8*

Very good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Purchased new in Geneva in 1965 by a french banker, the watch appears to have only been worn a few times, the caseback seemingly has only been opened three times for service and has been kept in impeccable condition including crisp caseback numbers on the outside of the case and the Jaeger Lecoultre plastic hang tag still present in the box as the day it left the factory.