Jaeger Chronograph 4 ATM "Albinos"

Superb and large steel bracelet chronograph. Round case. Screwed background. Rotating bezel. Silver dial with 3 silver counters. Totalizer for minutes at 3 a.m., hours at 6 a.m. and small second hand at 9 a.m. Mechanical movement with column wheel caliber Valjoux 72.

The hectic history of the LeCoultre house began in 1833 when the ingenious mechanic and craftsman Charles Antoine Lecoultre aged 30 years begins to make parts for quality watches. The heart of Lecoultre also beats for tools and mechanisms of details. In 1844 he caused a sensation with a device baptized Millionometre, which changed the history of watchmaking. In 1877 the founder's son began to make large complications watches. The year 1925 saw the merger of the manufacturer creator and the Alsatian watch manufacturer Edmond Jaeger (who is among his Cartier clientele and the French Navy). Jaeger manufactures products intended for Europe and Lecoultre for the American market.

The proposed model is a superb and rare Jaeger Chronograph 4 ATM ALBINOS around 1970. Round steel box 40mm in diameter, black 12 -hour rotating bezel. Silver dial index Applied sticks, chronograph has 3 silver meters with hours totalizer and permanent second hand. Mechanical movement with manual Valjoux 72 with column wheel.

This superb achievement is both sporty, chic and elegant. A rated watch that deserves a place of choice in the vintage world