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Jaeger-LeCoultre for Garrard backwind ladies wristwatch

Partially verified

This ladies' wristwatch is a collaborative horological instrument produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre for the retailer Garrard. It is characterized by its 16 mm diameter yellow gold case, which measures 20 mm lug-to-lug and 6 mm in thickness. The watch utilizes a backwind movement mechanism, intended to eliminate the need for a crown on the side of the case. The timepiece is constructed entirely from 9k gold, featuring an integrated bracelet that brings the total weight of the watch to 28 grams. It is designed to accommodate a wrist size of approximately 6 to 6.25 inches. The dial, signed with both the Jaeger-LeCoultre and Garrard names, displays applied hour markers with numerals at the 12 and 6 positions. Internal marks on the case back indicate a gold fineness of 9.375, and the movement is identified by the serial number 1374175.

Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre for Garrard backwind ladies wristwatch, showing the dial, integrated lugs, and bracelet.
Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre for Garrard backwind ladies wristwatch, showing the dial, integrated lugs, and bracelet. — Auction house “Hess Fine Art”, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Backwind ladies wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Mid-century
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1374175

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The wristwatch features a circular case with a diameter of 16 mm, designed in 9k yellow gold. The overall construction includes an integrated gold bracelet, resulting in a total object weight of 28 grams. A notable feature of the case design is the omission of a standard winding crown on the case periphery. This aesthetic choice is facilitated by the implementation of a backwind movement, which positions the winding function on the rear of the watch to maintain a minimalist appearance.

The dial is finished with applied hour markers. It is signed with both the manufacturer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and the retailer, Garrard, indicating a collaborative production for the British market. The layout includes prominent numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. The dial also bears the signature "Swiss Made" at the base, consistent with the country of origin attributed to the movement construction.

Evidence for this section
  • “petite, round yellow gold case measuring 16 mm in diameter”
  • “unique backwind movement mechanism, an aesthetic choice that allows for a minimalist, crown-free appearance”
  • “constructed entirely from 9k gold, including the matching integrated bracelet”
  • “dial is signed "Swiss Made," "Jaeger-LeCoultre," and "Garrard”

Movement and Technical Details

The movement is a mechanical caliber engineered for backwinding, distinguishing this piece from standard crown-wound wristwatches. The movement is explicitly marked with the Jaeger-LeCoultre name and carries a specific serial number: 1374175. Further inscriptions on the movement plate include the terms "Suisse" and "Swiss," confirming its place of manufacture.

The internal case back provides additional technical information, specifically the hallmark "DTE 9.375." This marking denotes the fineness of the gold used in the construction of the case, certifying it as 9-karat gold. The auction description reports that the movement and case remain in good condition with minimal indications of age-related toning or wear, suggesting that the original components are well-preserved for their mid-century age.

Evidence for this section
  • “unique backwind movement mechanism”
  • “movement is inscribed with the manufacturer's name, "Suisse," "Swiss," and a unique serial number, 1374175”
  • “internal case back carries the marking "DTE 9.375," denoting the gold fineness”

Attribution and Condition

The object is catalogued as a mid-century piece, representing a collaboration between the Swiss manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre and the retailer Garrard. The watch is documented as having an integrated bracelet that fits a wrist size between 6 and 6.25 inches.

Regarding the current state of the object, the auction house reports that the watch is in great condition. The description notes only minimal signs of age-related toning or wear, which implies that the gold surfaces and dial components have retained their legibility and integrity over time.

Evidence for this section
  • “collaborative piece created by Jaeger-LeCoultre for the retailer Garrard”
  • “fits a wrist size of approximately 6 to 6.25 inches”
  • “watch is described as being in great condition with minimal signs of age-related toning or wear”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber reference for this backwind movement?
  • Can the 'DTE' mark on the case back be traced to a specific gold case manufacturer utilized by Garrard or Jaeger-LeCoultre during the mid-century period?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre for Garrard backwind ladies wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter16 mm“16 mm in diameter”
Total weight28 grams“total weight of 28 grams”
Case material9k gold“constructed entirely from 9k gold”
Movement serial number1374175“unique serial number, 1374175”
Case back markDTE 9.375“The internal case back carries the marking "DTE 9.375”
Movement signatureSuisse, Swiss, Jaeger-LeCoultre“inscribed with the manufacturer's name, "Suisse," "Swiss," and a unique serial number, 1374175”
Dial inscriptionsJaeger-LeCoultre, Garrard, Swiss Made“signed "Swiss Made," "Jaeger-LeCoultre," and "Garrard”

Visible details

  • Case side lacks a winding crown due to the backwind mechanism
  • Integrated gold bracelet matches the case material
  • Dial features applied indices with specific 12 and 6 numerals

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond 'mid-century'
  • The specific provenance history of this individual piece is not documented

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Mid-century Jaeger-LeCoultre for Garrard 9k gold backwind ladies wristwatch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 376b836c4f

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