12 museum-grade Jaeger-LeCoultre watches could be yours right now – snag a retro JLC at their London showroom
If you're on the hunt for a vintage watch, look no further
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If you're on the hunt for a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, a collection of 12 models is now available.
Those have been restored by the brand, and are currently presented at its London store.
It's no secret that vintage watches are all the rage right now. Whether you love them for their retro styling, smaller sizes or quirky complications, it seems that something old is definitely the in-thing.
Now, those seeking a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watch have the opportunity to buy a curated selection of museum-grade pieces direct from the brand. As part of their 'The Collectibles VI' range, users will be able to select from 12 models carefully selected models.
That includes seven Reverso models from different eras, as well as a further selection of five other emblematic models which mark important moments in the brand's history. The oldest models on offer date back to 1931, meaning there's some real heritage to unearth.
Two pieces hail from that year, with a standard Reverso and a Reverso Dame, both in black and steel, and paired with a hand-crafted black calfskin leather strap. Similarly styled – and of only a slightly lesser vintage – is the Reverso Central Seconds, also lovingly known as the Doctor's Reverso.
Fast forward another few years and we get the Triple Calendar Moonphase dress watch from 1946. That's one of my personal favourites in this collection – it's a classic complication, complete with a pointer date around the outer edge.
The iconic Memovox is also represented with a pair of significant references. Up first is a 1958 Memovox Parking, which includes an alarm function, followed by a sleek 1969 Memovox Automatic Calendar with a black dial, a 37mm case diameter and an original Gay Frères bracelet.
But my absolute favourite from the collection is this 1970 Geomatic E560, which is one of just 200 pieces ever made. It features an 18k gold cushion case which is bang on-trend right now, and has had its automatic K883S movement chronometer-certified and tested for 360 hours.
There's no word on pricing right now, but I wouldn't expect them to be too affordable. Not only are these watches old and rare, they've gone through the brand's restoration workshop to ensure they're still fit for modern use – I wouldn't expect all of that to come cheap!
