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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date Ref. 240.2.19

Partially verified

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date, bearing serial number 2209369, is a stainless steel wristwatch featuring the brand's signature rectangular reversible case design. Measuring 29 x 46.5 mm with a thickness of 12 mm, the case is constructed in five parts with a polished and brushed finish, a reeded bezel, and a transparent case back protected by sapphire crystals. The dial is executed in solid silver with a guilloché pattern, featuring painted Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 5 o'clock, a large double aperture date display at 7 o'clock, and a power-reserve indicator at 11 o'clock. Powering the watch is the manual-winding Calibre 875, which features 25 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and dual spring barrels providing an 8-day power reserve. The movement is decorated with fausses cotes and includes a micrometer regulator.

Frontal view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date 8 Days and its exposed movement.
Frontal view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date 8 Days and its exposed movement. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Reversible wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
240.2.19
Catalogue / lot identifier
61
Source-reported date
2004
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
2209369

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

The watch is housed in a large, rectangular stainless steel case characterized by its reversible mechanism. The five-body construction incorporates a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, complemented by the signature reeded bezel. The watch utilizes sapphire crystals for both the front dial and the inner transparent case back, allowing for viewing of the movement.

The dial is crafted from solid silver and features a guilloché pattern. Numerals are applied in a painted Arabic style, set against an outer plain reserve. Functional elements include a subsidiary sunk seconds dial located at the 5 o'clock position, a large double aperture for the date positioned at 7 o'clock, and a sector indicator at 11 o'clock displaying the 8-day power reserve. Time is indicated by blued steel épée hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, inner transparent case back, sapphire crystals.”
  • “Guilloche solid silver with painted Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve, subsidiary sunk seconds at 5, large double aperture for the date at 7, at 11 sector for the 8-day power-reserve indication.”

Movement and Mechanics

Power is provided by the Calibre 875 movement. This manual-winding mechanism is equipped with two spring-barrels to facilitate the extended 8-day power reserve. The movement features 25 jewels and is finished with fausses cotes decoration throughout the plates.

Technical components within the caliber include a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance with a shock absorber system. The balance spring is of the self-compensating flat variety, and the watch is regulated via a micrometer regulator.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 875, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, duo spring-barrels.”
  • “Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Documentation

The watch, including the dial, case, and movement, is fully signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel deployant clasp produced by the manufacturer.

Accompanying the lot is the original box and the instruction manual. The item was originally sold on October 2nd, 2004.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Accompanied by the box, guarantee (blank) and instruction manual.”
  • “Sold on October 2nd, 2004.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date range for the Calibre 875 within this reference series?
  • Did the manufacturer release variations of this specific dial configuration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date Ref. 240.2.19
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference240.2.19“Ref. 240.2.19”
Movement Caliber875“Cal. 875”
Dimensions29 x 46.5 mm“DIM. 29 x 46.5 mm.”
Case ConstructionFive-body, stainless steel“Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, inner transparent case back, sapphire crystals.”
Power Reserve8 days“8-day power reserve”
Movement FeaturesDuo spring-barrels“duo spring-barrels”
Serial Number2209369“No. 2209369”
Dial DetailsGuilloche solid silver“Guilloche solid silver with painted Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve”

Visible details

  • Large double aperture for the date display at the 7 o'clock position
  • Sector-style power-reserve indicator for 8 days at the 11 o'clock position
  • Visible movement through the transparent case back with fausses cotes decoration
  • Blued steel épée hands contrasted against the silver dial

Research qualifications

  • The source provides a grade for the movement but specifies that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense.
  • The guarantee card accompanying the watch is reported as blank.

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

Consulted source

JAEGER LECOULTRE, REF. 240.8.15 REVERSO GRANDE DATE STEEL Jaeger-LeCoultre, Reverso Grande Date - 8 Days, No. 2209369, Ref. 240.2.19. Sold on October 2nd, 2004. Very fine and rare, large, rectangular and reversible, stainless steel wristwatch with large date, 8-day power reserve and stainless steel Jaeger- LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by the box, guarantee (blank) and instruction manual.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record ceae7dc1eb

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