Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. P812 Bumper Automatic 1960s

Name: Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. P812 Bumper Automatic 1960s
Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre
SKU: #1137
Price: 4400.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€4.400

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

A masterclass in mid-century elegance and horological – innovation.Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal. P812 Bumper Automatic

This stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre from the 1960s embodies everything that defines the golden era of Swiss watchmaking: technical precision, restrained design, and timeless proportions.

At its heart is the Caliber P812, an early automatic bumper movement, cherished by collectors for its mechanical charm and historical importance. The soft hum of the bumper rotor recalls a time when automatic technology was still a refined novelty — and JLC was at the forefront.

The 35 mm stainless steel case flows effortlessly with integrated lugs, while the silver dial with subtle minute track reflects light in all the right ways. Clean, balanced, and quietly sophisticated.

Whether worn daily or reserved for special occasions, this piece delivers on all fronts: heritage, wearability, and timeless appeal.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched silver/white dial in great condition
original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

matte grey GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
stainless steel GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use
3- body 18k stainless steel case with screw-down case back
professionally polished to JLC Factory specifications
35 mm (without crown) / 39 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9.7 mm thick
year: 1960s
total weight: 36 g

MOVEMENT:

Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. 812 - automatic bumper
17 jewels, 19800 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 08/2025
+15 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1137

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.