73 Jaeger Le Coultre Rare and Attractive, Chronograph Wristwatch in Steel, With Silver Tachymetric Scale Dial

Estimate: €1,500 –⁠ 3,000

Model: Chronograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1950's
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 72
Case N°: 262512
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case

In 1833, Antoine LeCoultre established a small laboratory in Le Sentier, pioneering high-quality timepieces following the invention of a machine to cut watch pinions from steel. Over the years, LeCoultre achieved numerous horological milestones, including the creation of the first instrument to measure the micron in 1884 and receiving awards for a lever-winding mechanism at the 1888 Universal Exhibition in London. Jaeger-LeCoultre, renowned for its chronographs, introduced the present steel chronograph in the late ’60s, showcasing exceptional preservation. The two-piece case features a screw-down back with a military engraving, deep case numbers, an inclined bezel, and lapidated lugs. The original dial boasts a light-blue outer tachymeter scale, Arabic numerals, and luminous hour markers on a flawless silver background, complemented by three sunken subsidiary dials. On the caseback the "captain w ray allemang 19500 hours" engraving give a military suggest to this timepiece. Captain W. Ray Allemang was a US military pilot who served in the military during the 20th century. Powered by a manual winding movement caliber Valjoux 72, this chronograph exemplifies Jaeger-LeCoultre's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.