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Jaeger-LeCoultre World Time Desk Clock

Partially verified

This Jaeger-LeCoultre world-time desk clock dates to circa 1955. It is an 8-day going timepiece featuring a calendar function. The object is constructed with a circular, brushed and polished gilt brass case set on an inclined base and protected by a convex glass. A lever on the exterior allows for quick date adjustment. The copper-colored dial is inclined and features painted baton indexes alongside applied faceted gilt quarter-hour indexes. The display includes a 24-hour disc and an outer rotating dial inscribed with the names of 36 world cities and countries. The clock is powered by the manual-wind caliber 228 movement, which is finished with fausses cotes decoration and incorporates 17 jewels. Time is indicated by gilt dauphine hands. The clock measures 16 cm in diameter and is signed on the dial. The condition is reported as good with minor spots on the dial.

A side-profile view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre world-time desk clock, showing the inclined gilt brass case and copper-colored dial.
A side-profile view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre world-time desk clock, showing the inclined gilt brass case and copper-colored dial. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Clock · World time desk clock
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
102
Source-reported date
circa 1955
Source-reported place
Not established

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 clock is housed in a circular case made of brushed and polished gilt brass, designed with an inclined base for desktop placement. The dial is protected by a convex glass cover. A mechanical lever located on the case facilitates quick adjustment for the calendar function.

The inclined dial is colored in a brushed copper tone. It displays time using painted baton indexes and applied faceted gilt indexes at the quarter-hour positions. The world-time function is presented through a 24-hour disc and an outer rotating dial which is printed with the names of 36 distinct world cities and countries. Time is read via gilt dauphine hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular, brushed and polished gilt brass, inclined base, convex glass, lever for quick date adjustment.”
  • “Inclined brushed copper-colored with painted baton indexes and applied faceted gilt quarter-hour indexes, disc for the 24-hours, outer rotating dial with the names of 36 world cities and countries.”

Movement and Mechanics

The timepiece is powered by the caliber 228 movement, which provides an 8-day power reserve. The movement is constructed with 17 jewels and nickel plating. It features fausses cotes decoration across the plates.

Technical components within the movement include a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a flat balance spring. Regulation is achieved through a standard index regulator.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 228, 43 mm., nickel, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Condition and Attribution

The Jaeger-LeCoultre desk clock is attributed to circa 1955. The auction house provides a grading report, characterizing the overall condition as good, noting the movement as 'Good' and the case as 'Good Patinated'.

Regarding the dial, the description reports it as 'Good' with slight spotting. The hands are stated to be original to the piece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made circa 1955.”
  • “Dial: 3-17-01 Good Slightly spotted”
  • “Property of a French Collector”

Open research questions

  • What is the full list of the 36 cities printed on the dial?
  • Is the cal. 228 movement specifically adapted for this desk clock housing compared to its usage in other Jaeger-LeCoultre models?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre World Time Desk Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger-LeCoultre“Jaeger-LeCoultre”
MovementCal. 228“M. Cal. 228”
Datecirca 1955“Made circa 1955”
Jewels17“17 jewels”
Case MaterialGilt brass“brushed and polished gilt brass”
Diameter16 cm“Diam. 16 cm”
Functions8-day, world-time, calendar“8-day going, world-time desk clock with calendar”
DialInclined copper-colored“Inclined brushed copper-colored”
Lot Number102“LOT 102”

Visible details

  • Inclined copper-colored dial with 24-hour display
  • Rotating outer disc listing 36 world cities and locations
  • Gilt brass case body with brushed and polished finishes
  • Integrated calendar aperture located at the 3 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • The exact country of manufacture is not stated in the source
  • The source recommends an overhaul for the movement

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

Consulted source

Jaeger-LeCoultre World Time Desk Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare, 8-day going, world-time desk clock with calendar.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 7c7451758f

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