Vintage Military Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches: A Collector's Perspective

amanico · 2020-04-17T11:30:40Z

Explore amanico's collection of vintage military Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, including the Mark VII Big Lugs, Weems, WWW, and Mark XI. Discover historical significance and collector insights.

Nicolas (amanico) presents a captivating look into his collection of vintage military Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, highlighting the historical significance etched into each case back. His curated selection, featuring rare references like the Mark VII Big Lugs and the iconic Mark XI, offers a unique perspective on JLC's contributions to military horology. This article delves into the specific models and the community's appreciation for these robust timepieces.

Military watches are one of the themes I really like for the history they carry on their case back.

Here is my collection.

From left to right: Mark VII Big Lugs, ( quite rare ), Mark VII Weems, WWW and the famous Mark XI.

And here, with the GS / TP British military pocket watch.

It is part of the rich Jaeger Lecoultre Patrimony.

Enjoy.

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'Big Lugs' reference from the collection particularly stands out to some collectors due to its distinctive aesthetic.
A common question among new vintage collectors is whether specific military references, such as the Weems, were ever produced with black dials, indicating a desire for specific aesthetic variations.
Collectors interested in vintage military watches often inquire about servicing options, specifically whether to use Jaeger-LeCoultre's official service or an independent watchmaker.

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Apr 17, 2020

Impressive set and all in superb condition.

Thanks for sharing. M4

amanico

Apr 17, 2020

My pleasure, M4. [nt]

mpg13

Apr 17, 2020

Super collection! [nt]

mahesh

Apr 17, 2020

the Mark VII Big Lugs....i'm happy with only one in this case ;-) [nt]

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amanico

Apr 17, 2020

This one? The MK VII Big Lugs? Not an easy bird to catch! [nt]

mahesh

Apr 17, 2020

i can understand why...very clean dial ! [nt]

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