Jaeger LeCoultre Rectangular Black 1940s

Name: Jaeger LeCoultre Rectangular Black 1940s
Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre
SKU: #1113
Price: 4400.00 EUR
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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Art Deco Sophistication — A rare vintage gem beyond the Reverso.

While Jaeger-LeCoultre is often synonymous with the Reverso, vintage collectors know the maison holds more secrets. This elegant rectangular steel piece from the 1940s is one such discovery — a black gilt dial masterpiece set within a beautifully proportioned Art Deco tank case.

The original glossy black gilt dial with golden sword hands gleams with quiet distinction. Paired with an original JLC leather strap and buckle, the watch exudes timeless class. The manually wound in-house movement has been professionally serviced, ready for everyday elegance or the next black-tie affair.

This is more than a timepiece — it's a slice of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s lesser-known legacy.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched glossy black gilt dial in outstanding condition
original hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

original black Jaeger LeCoultre leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 3.1 mm thick
original Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use
3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
22 mm (without crown) / 37 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
year: 1940s
total weight: 25 g

MOVEMENT:

Jaeger LeCoultre - manual wind
17 jewels, 21600 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 07/2024
-29 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1113

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.