JAEGER LECOULTRE - Lot 129

JAEGER LECOULTRE Geomatic, ref. E398 Wristwatch in 18k (750) yellow gold Round case, signed crown, screw-down caseback, Geomatic symbol on back Silvered dial, applied baton hour markers, luminescent hands and studs, central second hand, date window, signed Chronometer-certified automatic movement, signed Diam. 36 mm Gross weight: 46.0 g. Launched in 1961, the Geomatic model is equipped with caliber 881 and was, from the outset, considered one of the most reliable watches of its time. Manufactured only until 1970, only 1100 yellow gold pieces were produced. Bibliography: Jaeger LeCoultre, The Collectibles, Editions Courvoisier - Gassmann, Jaeger LeCoultre, 2022, a similar example reproduced on p. 381. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at time of catalog writing, but service to be expected. Winding crown blocked. Dial with patina, 7 luminescent dots missing. Scratches on the plexiglass. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty on working order. Most watches have been opened to identify movement type and quality, including water-resistant watches. The purchaser is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Indications of restoration, accident or state of preservation are subject to the purchaser's personal judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or accident in no way implies that an item is free of any present defect. All items shown may have been previously serviced and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are approximate.