Jaeger LeCoultre Military Black 1940s

Name: Jaeger LeCoultre Military Black 1940s
Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre
SKU: #1564
Price: 3500.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Military-Era Companion from the 1940s

Here we have a very rare Jaeger-LeCoultre from the military years of the 1940s, embodying the honesty and functionality that defined wartime watchmaking. Far removed from excess, this watch focuses on what truly matters: legibility, reliability, and enduring design.

Its beautifully preserved matte black dial remains untouched and retains the original, evenly aged lume on both the dial and the distinctive sword hands. The subtle patina developed over the decades only enhances its authenticity and charm, telling the story of a watch that has witnessed a remarkable chapter of history.

Housed in a well-proportioned 31 mm stainless steel case, this Jaeger-LeCoultre offers a timeless military aesthetic that feels just as compelling today as it did over eighty years ago. Inside beats the manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal. 469/A, a robust and dependable movement that reflects the manufacture's longstanding expertise in precision watchmaking.

A beautiful piece of WWII-era history — understated, purposeful, and increasingly difficult to find in such honest condition.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched black dial in great condition
original hands & crown
some minor even patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
stainless steel GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

great overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
31 mm (without crown) / 39 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs) / 9.5 mm thick
year: 1940s
total weight: 31 g

MOVEMENT:

Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. 469/A - manual
15 jewels, 18000 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 06/2026
-2 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1564

Jaeger-LeCoultre

In the serene Vallée de Joux — the spiritual heart of Swiss watchmaking — lies Jaeger-LeCoultre, the “watchmaker’s watchmaker.” Since 1833, this maison has quietly mastered the art of mechanical ingenuity, creating timepieces that blend technical excellence with elegant restraint.

Among collectors of vintage watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre holds a revered status. Not for marketing spectacle or celebrity buzz — but for the soul of what’s inside. This is a brand that has produced over 1,200 calibers in-house, many of which powered the greatest watches not only under its own name, but for other maisons that sought out its unrivaled movements.

There’s a quiet magic in a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre. Whether it’s the ultra-slim Master Mariner, the classic Memovox with its charming mechanical alarm, or the iconic Reverso — born in 1931 for polo players, with its case that flips to protect the dial — each piece tells a story of function elevated to poetry.

These are watches for those who appreciate the inner workings as much as the outer form. Every curve, every font, every complication is considered — not flashy, but flawless. With a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre, design and engineering are never at odds. They dance.

To wear one is to embrace a kind of intellectual elegance. You don’t just wear it to be seen — you wear it because it speaks to who you are. Thoughtful. Curious. Deeply appreciative of craft.

In a world that often values noise over nuance, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to whisper — through ticking calibers, refined lines, and enduring ideas.

Because true mastery doesn’t demand attention. It earns quiet admiration — one beautifully crafted vintage watch at a time.