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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde Ref. 295.8.59

Partially verified

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde, reference 295.8.59, is a double-face stainless steel wristwatch produced in the late 1990s. The watch features a rectangular three-body polished case with a reeded bezel and is paired with a matching stainless steel bracelet and deployant clasp. The front dial has an anthracite finish with a central check pattern and includes applied steel Arabic numerals, triangular indexes, and an aperture for the date at the six o'clock position. The reverse side features matching anthracite decoration with brushed steel ring dials for a retrograde 30-minute register. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 859 movement, which features a rhodium-plated, copper-colored finish, 38 jewels, and a straight-line lever escapement. The watch provides a 44-hour power reserve and includes a chronograph start/stop display on the front face.

Front and reverse faces of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde Ref. 295.8.59
Front and reverse faces of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde Ref. 295.8.59 — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Double-face chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
295.8.59
Catalogue / lot identifier
149
Source-reported date
circa late 1990s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 watch utilizes a rectangular, three-body stainless steel case characterized by its polished finish and reeded top and bottom bezels. The double-face construction allows for a front dial in anthracite with a central check pattern, applied steel Arabic numerals, and triangular indexes. It also includes an aperture for the date display at the six o'clock position and a chronograph start/stop display at the seven o'clock position.

The reverse side of the watch displays a matching anthracite back with brushed steel ring dials. This side houses the retrograde 30-minute register and secondary indicators for the chronograph function, which are operated via square chronograph buttons on the case side.

Evidence for this section
  • “three-body, polished, reeded bezel”
  • “anthracite with central check pattern design”
  • “Anthracite back repeating the front decoration, brushed steel ring dials”

Movement and Mechanical Features

The movement is identified as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 859, a manual-wind mechanism featuring 38 jewels. It is finished with rhodium-plated, copper-colored plates decorated with fausses-côtes. The movement is constructed with a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock-absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring.

The watch offers an autonomy of 44 hours. The chronograph functions include a square button operation and a retrograde 30-minute register displayed on the reverse face of the watch, facilitating a complex display of elapsed time on a non-traditional format.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 859, rhodium-plated copper-colored, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 38 jewels”
  • “straight line lever escapement”
  • “44 hours autonomy”

Signatures and Grading

The auction description reports that the dial, case, and movement are signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which confirms the consistency of the components as presented.

The watch is accompanied by a matching stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new Movement: 1 As new Dial: 1”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement serial number match the specific production run for this reference?
  • Are the hands original to the production of this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde Ref. 295.8.59
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger LeCoultre“Jaeger LeCoultre”
Reference295.8.59“Ref. 295.8.59”
Datelate 1990s“Produced in the late 1990's.”
MovementCal. 859“M. Cal. 859”
Case dimensions26 x 42 mm“Dim. 26 x 42 mm.”
Power reserve44 hours“44 hours autonomy”
Jewels38“38 jewels”
Case typeThree-body, polished, reeded bezel“C. three-body, polished, reeded bezel.”

Visible details

  • Polished three-body case with distinctive reeded top and bottom bezels
  • Dual-face design with anthracite check-patterned dials on both sides
  • Steel lozenge-shaped hands with tritium application on the front dial
  • Retrograde 30-minute chronograph register on the reverse side

Research qualifications

  • Tritium longevity and potential degradation not assessed
  • Verification of the movement serial number not provided in source

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

Consulted source

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde", Ref. 295.8.59. Produced in the late 1990's. Fine, rectangular, double-face, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and date, 44 hours autonomy with a stainless steel Jaeger LeCoultre matching bracelet and deployant clasp.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2dc8d807bf

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