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Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Partially verified

According to the auctioneer, this Jaeger-LeCoultre manual wind wristwatch features a square stainless steel case measuring 25mm across, fitted with a snap case back. The silvered dial carries hour markers, central hands, an applied logo beneath the 12 o'clock position, and the brand signature along with 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge. Both the dial and winding crown are reported to be signed by the maker. The watch is fitted with an unsigned brown leather strap secured by a gold-plated pin buckle.

Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre square stainless steel wristwatch on a leather strap
Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre square stainless steel wristwatch on a leather strap — Dreweatts 1759 Ltd. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctions.dreweatts.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
169
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1025946

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 External Components

The watch features a stainless steel case with a snap case back and is 25mm in size. The exterior shows light scratches and marks. The winding crown exhibits light surface scratches as noted during inspection under 4x magnification.

The timepiece is fitted with an unsigned brown leather strap, which shows signs of marks and creasing. The associated gold-plated pin buckle displays marks, scratches, and wear to the plating.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: Stainless steel case, snap case back”
  • “Size: 25mm”
  • “Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.”
  • “Strap shows marks and creasing. Buckle shows wear to the plating as well as marks and scratches.”

Dial and Hands

The watch is fitted with a silvered dial featuring applied baton hour indices and central hands. The dial bears an applied Jaeger-LeCoultre emblem below 12 o'clock, the signature to the right of the center arbor, and 'SWISS MADE' printed at the bottom edge.

Condition reports describe noticeable marks, scratches, and wear around the edge of the dial. The crystal is reported to have scratches and marks, while the hands are described as being in generally good condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Silvered”
  • “Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Wear around the edge of the dial”
  • “Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass has scratches and marks.”

Movement and Technical Status

The movement is identified as manual-wind. The auctioneer reported the movement is currently functioning, though they were unable to access it to inspect its condition.

Internal components, including the case back interior and specific caliber, have not been inspected or verified by the auction house.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual wind”
  • “Movement is currently functioning. We have been unable to gain access to the movement to be able to report its condition.”

Open research questions

  • What is the production date associated with serial number 1025946?
  • Which movement caliber is used in this manual-wind model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Serial Number1025946“NO. 1025946”
MovementManual wind“Movement: Manual wind”
CaseStainless steel case, snap case back“Case: Stainless steel case, snap case back”
Size25mm“Size: 25mm”
DialSilvered“Dial: Silvered”
StrapUnsigned brown leather strap with gold plated pin buckle“Strap: Unsigned brown leather strap with gold plated pin buckle”
Signed ComponentsDial, crown“Signed: Dial, crown”

Visible details

  • Square stainless steel case with straight lugs
  • Silvered dial with applied baton hour indices and central hands
  • Applied JL emblem below 12 o'clock and Jaeger-LeCoultre signature to the right of the center arbor
  • 'SWISS MADE' printed at the bottom edge of the dial
  • Glossy reddish-brown leather strap with tonal stitching

Research qualifications

  • The auction house reported inability to access the movement to inspect its condition
  • Noticeable marks, scratches, and wear along the edge of the dial and glass reported by the cataloguer
  • Movement and case back interior are not visible in the supplied photograph

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

Consulted source

JAEGER-LECOULTRE, A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record d34873b480

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