Jaeger-LeCoultre E159 1940s
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This late 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre adopts the design codes of military-style watches: a steel case, a matte black dial with a grainy texture, and numerals inscribed on the dial.
It is powered by the famous manual-winding P478 caliber with center seconds.
Watch condition
The watch is entirely original, with the exception of the crystal, which has been replaced. The grainy-textured dial typical of the era has been restored. The numerals and hands have been relumed. The case is in good condition.
Photo / video taken on a 17 cm wrist
Where does the P478 caliber come from?
It belongs to the same family of calibers as the 488, which equipped the Mark XI, a Jaeger-LeCoultre military watch. It is a manual-winding movement that beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour. A chronometer version of the P478 later equipped the Geophysic in the late 1950s.
What does "relumed" mean?
Reluming involves reapplying luminescent material to the numerals and hands.
A few words about Jaeger-LeCoultre
The company was founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux. It became Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937, following the partnership with Edmond Jaeger. It has supplied movements to major brands such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet.
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