Jaeger-LeCoultre 1940’s Chronograph cal. 285

The collaboration between Edmond Jaeger of Paris and LeCoultre resulted in their official merger in 1937. During their early years, watches bearing only the LeCoultre name were intended for the American market, while the rarer pieces featuring only Jaeger on the dial were likely sold in France. Although Jaeger-LeCoultre began producing their own movements and supplying them to other brands in the 1940s, they did not manufacture chronograph movements at that time. As a result, this particular watch houses the robust and finely crafted Universal Genève caliber 285.

The full restoration video is here: https://youtu.be/lJQPqlBi65I

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 35mm

Caliber: UG 285