13th Aug, 2019 12:00

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 759
 

A JAEGER LE COULTRE MILITARY ISSUE WATCH

GENTLEMAN'S JAEGER LE COULTRE MILITARY ISSUE CHROME CASED MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH,
signed Jaeger movement numbered 317825, the round black dial with Arabic numerals in white, subsidiary seconds at 6, railroad outer seconds track in white with lume markers, lume index hands, 34mm case with 281756, broad arrow, WWW and F11123 to the stainless steel caseback, with 281756, broad arrow and WWW to the interior, on a generic strap, lacking box and papers

 

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.

 

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


Condition Report

In very worn condition
Stiff to wind, ticks for a couple of seconds
Wear to case all over, yellow colour showing through chrome
Scratches to crystal
Patina/dirt to lume markers on dial, dust to dial, lume dull
Hands with patina/dirt, lume dull
Strap not original
Case is chrome, caseback is stainless steel

 
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