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Jaeger-LeCoultre: Air, Car, and Marine Instruments

amanico · 2017-11-03T14:18:25Z

Explore Jaeger-LeCoultre's diverse history in aviation, automotive, and marine instrumentation through vintage ads and rare pieces. See JLC's legacy.

By amanico · Nov 3, 2017 · 28 replies

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amanico's post offers a fascinating glimpse into Jaeger-LeCoultre's diverse historical contributions beyond wristwatches, showcasing the brand's extensive reach in instrumentation for air, land, and sea. This curated selection of vintage advertisements and product images highlights JLC's profound impact on various sectors, from marine chronometry to automotive dashboards. It serves as a valuable reminder of the brand's comprehensive horological and precision engineering legacy.

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From May 1951....

" Jaeger equips the plane, the car and the pretty woman ".

The French Marine's watchmaker.

For the French Marine, there were some illustrious products, such as...

The Marine Chronometer, and its Cal 171 ( 1953 ) :

A few years before, the SHOM:

In the mid 60's, this watch, housing a.... Geophysic movement.

For the plane, the Chronoflight, and its Cal 332.

For the car, countless dashboard instruments...

Pictures to be credited to the Heritage Gallery for some of them, the others found on the net.

Let's not forget ladies...

There were some wonders, too, such as those...

Nothing changed, years after years...

" You deserve a true watch " is also for women.

From the instrument to the true watch, passing by the tool watch, Jaeger had a vast playground.

Best,

Nicolas

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The SHOM and the Geophysic movement-equipped watch are particularly sought after by collectors.
The vintage advertisements and product images are highly appreciated by connoisseurs for their quality and historical value.
The post sheds light on Jaeger-LeCoultre's broader product ideas, extending beyond the well-known Reverso history to include automotive dials and other instruments.
The content evokes the Art Deco era, connecting JLC's historical products to a significant period in design and watchmaking.

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Mike H

Nov 3, 2017

Absolutely superb article Nico, so art deco, so elegant, so Jaeger ! Big thanks highly appreciated 👌👌👌 [nt]

amanico

Nov 3, 2017

It was my pleasure to post it. Thanks, Mike. [nt]

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Nov 3, 2017

Oof, that first ad!

"What are things I'd to ride, Alex?" Okay, next I'll take Potent Potables for $200.

amanico

Nov 3, 2017

;) Thanks, Spangles. [nt]

mahesh

Nov 3, 2017

Thanks for sharing...

Never thought or have read earlier about Jaeger - always the only story connected was the Reverso history @ Polo ! Incredible product ideas - especially with those auto dials ;-) Best, mahesh.,

amanico

Nov 3, 2017

Thanks for reading, Mahesh. The richness of the brand is just incredible. We learn everyday! [nt]

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