Jaeger-LeCoultre
Yellow gold wristwatch with triple calendar, circa 1948
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October 7, 12:56 PM GMT
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5,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Yellow gold wristwatch with triple calendar
Circa 1948
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. manual winding, jewels
Movement number: 376'826
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: 335'322 A
Closure: associated alligator strap and gold plated pin buckle
Size: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Gross weight 39.00 g
Introduced in the early 1940s, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar was developed in response to growing demand for wristwatches that combined timeless elegance with practical complications. Among the earliest calendar wristwatches produced on a larger scale, it became an important milestone in the history of the Manufacture and a defining model of mid-20th century watchmaking.
Powered by the manually wound calibre 484, the present watch displays a complete calendar with day, date and month indications, complemented by a small seconds register. Designed for intuitive readability, the date is indicated by a central hand with a red arrow, while the day and month are displayed through apertures on the dial.
A fine example of Jaeger-LeCoultre's refined aesthetic, the watch features the elegant “teardrop” lugs characteristic of the Maison's vintage productions. Combining technical ingenuity, practical functionality and enduring style, this Triple Calendar remains a highly collectible testament to Jaeger-LeCoultre's rich horological heritage.