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LeCoultre 8-Day Travel Clock Retailed by Fortnum & Mason

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This circa 1930s LeCoultre travel clock features a rectangular stainless steel case measuring 62 by 55 mm, housed in a fitted tan leather folding case. The black dial is co-signed by London retailer Fortnum & Mason along with LeCoultre and Swiss designations. It features stylized Arabic numerals, an inner rectangular minute track, blue-toned luminous hands, and an 'EIGHT DAYS' power indication above 6 o'clock. Powered by a manual-wind movement, the clock retains its fluted crown positioned at the 6 o'clock edge.

Front view of the LeCoultre 8-day travel clock mounted in its open tan leather case
Front view of the LeCoultre 8-day travel clock mounted in its open tan leather case — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Clock · Travel clock
Maker / attribution
LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
126
Source-reported date
circa 1930s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
35023

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 Exterior Housing

The travel clock is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 62 x 55 mm. It is accompanied by a leather case described as showing signs of wear consistent with age, including darker areas.

The steel case features light scratches, with one described as a larger scratch between the 1 and 2 o'clock positions. The case back bears a stamped serial number (35023) and a patent number, both noted as crisp.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 62 x 55mm”
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
  • “The case has a larger scratch between 1 and 2 o'clock.”
  • “The patent number and case number are crisp to the case back.”
  • “The case has the number 35023 stamped to it.”
  • “The leather case shows signs of wear consistent with its age and has darker areas.”

Dial and Hands

The clock features a black dial co-signed by Fortnum & Mason. The dial is described as being in good condition.

Luminous hour markers on the dial have darkened with age, and the material at the 2 o'clock position has cracked. The hands exhibit patina and are noted as appearing to be re-lumed.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial is co-signed by Fortnum & Mason”
  • “The dial is in good condition.”
  • “The luminous hour markers have darkened with age.”
  • “The luminous material at 2 o'clock has cracked.”
  • “The hands have developed patina.”
  • “The hands appear to be re-lumed.”

Movement

The clock contains a manual-wind movement. It was reported to be in working order at the time of cataloging.

The movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy, and a service is recommended.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Manual”
  • “The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch.”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”
  • “A service is recommended given the age of the watch.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific patent number referenced on the case back?
  • What is the specific movement caliber for this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for LeCoultre 8-Day Travel Clock Retailed by Fortnum & Mason
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialStainless steel“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Dimensions62 x 55mm“CASE DIAMETER: 62 x 55mm”
Movement TypeManual“MOVEMENT: Manual”
RetailerFortnum & Mason“LECOULTRE, 8-DAY TRAVEL CLOCK RETAILED BY FORTNUM & MASON”
Case Number35023“The case has the number 35023 stamped to it.”
MakerLeCoultre“LECOULTRE, 8-DAY TRAVEL CLOCK RETAILED BY FORTNUM & MASON”
Approximate Date1930s“CIRCA: 1930s”

Visible details

  • Rectangular black dial featuring luminous Arabic numerals and an inner minute track.
  • Blued skeletonized hands with luminous fill, showing a central round hub.
  • Fitted folding travel case in worn tan leather with visible surface flaking and age-related wear.
  • Winding crown located along the lower rim of the metal bezel at the 6 o'clock position.

Research qualifications

  • The internal movement caliber is not specified or photographed.
  • Movement is reported as untested for timekeeping accuracy.
  • Condition report notes the hands appear to be re-lumed.

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

Consulted source

LECOULTRE, 8-DAY TRAVEL CLOCK RETAILED BY FORTNUM & MASON, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 84d6593aa9

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