1940 Jaeger Chronograph Stainless Steel - FULL SET - Ref. 22436
A rare and very well preserved Jaeger chronograph manufactured in 1940 with it's original box and papers..
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
This timepiece checks all the boxes for an elegant and collectible wristwatch:
. Pure and stylish 'Art Deco' dial in very well preserved original condition.
. Legendary brand.
. Rare 'Full Set': Original box and papers all in great shape.
. Beautiful movement: Without any corrosion or scratches.
The featured chronograph was manufactured in the end of 1940 and sold in Geneva the 11th of february 1941.
At the time Jaeger purchased its movements from Universal Genève.
This was a transition period for Jaeger because they merged with LeCoultre in order to become the actual firm 'Jaeger - LeCoultre.
THE STORY
Not all firms in the watchmaking field have been able to stand the test of time quite like Jaeger-leCoultre, also known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker". Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and originally named only LeCoultre, the company provided watchmaking's top brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, the high-grade, unfinished movements with which they completed their watches.
In the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out Antoine LeCoultre's help in creating the wotld's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the manufacturing of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The team decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Ados travel clock, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.
THE DATA
- Maker: Jaeger
- Reference: 22436
- Serial N°: 7920XX
- Movement N°: 1569XX
- Year: 1940
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions (WxHxT): 35x41,5x12mm
- Caliber: 285
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Box/Papers: Original box and original guarantee dated 11-2-1941 (Manufactured in the end of 1940)
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This chronograph is in overall very good condition, the movement is mint. This is a great timepiece, stylish, refined and with a lot of personality. The design is timeless, a classical with 'Art Deco' numbers and a very original 'red' hand.
The movement shows no rust, oxydation, scratches or dammaged screws, too bad that they were not making transparent back covers in 1940, it's such a beauty, looks new !
To find a Jaeger chronograph with it's original papers and box in almost new condition 85 years later, is an absolute rarity, a collector's dream.
It can be worn daily and of course for more formal events.
