Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi, all. I tried using service JLC now offers to identify the watch, but I'm not terribly confident the page is actually working, as it gave me no confirmation. It also fails if you leave the default "receive the newsletters" checkbox checked, fyi.

In any case, the case-back of this watch was custom engraved and there are no visible numbers on it any longer. My apologies for yet another "identification" thread, I know this kind of thing gets old fast. All I really know about it is it was probably made in 1987, as that is the date the engraving was done. It is similar to a Master Moon, though obviously the face is not round.

The watch can be viewed here:



Any help identifying the model of this watch would be greatly appreciated!

Ug...didn't realize it would automatically insert the picutres into the post...my apologies to the bandwidth-challenged

Hi John,
What a gorgeous watch!!!! Do you have any other information about it? I will watch this thread with much interest,
Regards,
Tom

MK

...and a nice one! I have the ladies' version with moon phase, bought for my wife circa 1992ish (don't remember the exact date) in SS with some YG links on the bracelet. I've looked for the men's version over the years, but never found a decent one for sale.

If memory serves, there were both moon phase and "plain" versions of this watch in mens' and ladies'. Both have the distinctive shape -- the ladies' is significantly smaller. The one I have has a quartz movement, and also appears to have an enamel face -- but I can't say with certainty.

Would welcome all additional info on this watch, as you rarely see it mentioned.

This watch was produced from 1985 to 1990 and based on Calibre 888/444.

It is an auto wind Calendar with moonphase.

This bicolour version carried a reference of 145.302.5.3 and the last known retail price in 1990 was CHF 4,750/-

Jaw

Just arrived on the site for the first time.  I have a ladies Albatros, moon phase face, yellow gold and SS bracelet.  I also have a Men's Albatros, plain face, yellow gold and SS bracelet.  Would you know the value of these two watches ?

Hi

do you have the link to the find service, as I've looked at the JLC site and can't find it (me being a bit dim I think). I've an old jaeger & would like to search on serial number if possible.

Cheers

You can't interactively search via numbers to my knowledge, but they do offer an "identification" service via this page: http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/JLC/servlet/CustomerInputServlet?lang=en&enquiry_type=2

Thanks for the info, guys. I can't tell you how appropriate it is that the model is an "abatross"

I will tell you what I can about the watch, which isn't much. The bezel is approx 32mm across with the case being a bit over 35mm across. The bezel is almost 32mm top to bottom and the watch is 8.7mm thick, though it sits much slimmer on the wrist. I assume it's 18kt yellow gold, but I don't have the eyesight to read the extremely tiny stamp on the bracelet. It weighs 127.6 grams.

I have no idea what the movement is, other than it's automatic with date and moon phase, which I'd guess given the late 80's manufacture date would probably tell a more knowledgeable person the likely movement. That's about all I know at this point.

Thanks for the help! If anyone has any other info they can share, that would be fantastic.

I used to own one of these in 1986 and want to buy one again. Anyone know of one for sale?