Pocket watch · Military openface pocket watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Military Openface Pocket Watch 'G.S.T.P.'

Partially verified

Dating to circa the 1940s, this Jaeger-LeCoultre openface military pocket watch is cased in stainless steel with a diameter of 52 mm. The silvered dial features Arabic numerals with luminous material at 12, 3, and 9, an outer railway minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The timepiece operates on a manual keyless movement offering time-only functions. The case is catalogued with number F 02129 externally and 117676 on the inside case back. The watch exhibits significant dial crazing and flaking across its surface.

Dial and front case view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre openface pocket watch — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: onlineonly.christies.com
Category: Pocket watch · Military openface pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 2317
Source-reported date: circa 1940s
Country: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: F 02129

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

Identity and Case Construction

Catalogued by Christie's under the title 'Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Military Openface Pocket Watch "G.S.T.P."', this pocket watch is assigned a date of circa 1940s. The stainless steel case has a reported diameter of 52 mm, with case numbers catalogued as F 02129 externally and 117676 on the inside case back.

Visual observation shows a serrated winding crown and suspension bow located at 12 o'clock on the openface case. The auctioneer's condition report notes the case is in good overall condition, though 'the bow is not fixed well to the case.'

Evidence for this section

“JAEGER-LECOULTRE, STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY OPENFACE POCKET WATCH 'G.S.T.P.'”
“CASE NO: F 02129, inside case back 117676”
“Serrated winding crown with attached suspension bow located at 12 o'clock”
“The bow is not fixed well to the case.”

Dial Configuration and Observed Condition

The silvered dial displays Arabic numerals with luminous material observed at the 12, 3, and 9 positions, alongside luminous fill in the hour hand. A subsidiary seconds dial sits at 6 o'clock with Arabic markers at ten-second intervals, and the dial perimeter bears an outer track with 'SWISS MADE' along the bottom edge and 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE' below 12 o'clock.

Direct visual inspection reveals extensive crazing and surface flaking throughout the dial and the subsidiary seconds register. The specialist condition report notes: 'Dial: Restored. Visible damage to the surface.'

Evidence for this section

“DIAL: Silvered”
“Arabic numerals 12, 3, and 9 along with the hour hand contain aged luminous material”
“Extensive crazing and surface flaking visible throughout the dial and sub-seconds register”
“Dial: Restored. Visible damage to the surface.”

Movement and Accompanying Material

The catalogued movement is a manual, keyless caliber providing time-only functions. The condition report records that 'The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended,' with the note that future operation is not guaranteed.

Internal components, caliber markings, and the inner case back stamping are not depicted in the single front photograph provided. The lot description confirms the presence of a presentation box ('BOX: Yes', 'WITH: Presentation box') and records 'PAPERS: No'.

Evidence for this section

“MOVEMENT: Manual, keyless”
“FUNCTIONS: Time only”
“Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended.”
“PAPERS: No”
“WITH: Presentation box”

Open research questions

What specific movement caliber, jewel count, and movement serial number are stamped on the internal mechanism?
What exact military broad arrow or G.S.T.P. issue markings are engraved on the exterior case back alongside F 02129?
What specific restoration techniques or materials account for the cataloguer's note of 'Dial: Restored' alongside the visible surface crazing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Military Openface Pocket Watch 'G.S.T.P.'
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case material	Stainless steel	“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case diameter	52 mm	“CASE DIAMETER: 52 mm.”
Movement type	Manual, keyless	“MOVEMENT: Manual, keyless”
Circa	1940s	“CIRCA: 1940s”
Dial	Silvered	“DIAL: Silvered”
Case numbers	F 02129, inside case back 117676	“CASE NO: F 02129, inside case back 117676”
Box	Yes (Presentation box)	“BOX: Yes”
Case condition report	Good overall condition; bow not fixed well to the case	“Case: Good overall condition. The bow is not fixed well to the case.”
Movement operational report	Ticking at cataloguing; service recommended	“The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended.”

Visible details

Extensive crazing and surface flaking visible throughout the dial and sub-seconds register
Arabic numerals 12, 3, and 9 along with the hour hand contain aged luminous material
Serrated winding crown with attached suspension bow located at 12 o'clock
Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with Arabic markers at ten-second intervals
Signed 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE' below the 12 position and 'SWISS MADE' along the bottom edge

Research qualifications

Internal movement and case back inscriptions are not shown in the provided photograph
Christie's condition report notes the dial is restored with visible surface damage and the bow is not fixed well to the case

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

Consulted source

JAEGER-LECOULTRE, STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY OPENFACE POCKET WATCH 'G.S.T.P.', | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 5c3f6c98f8

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