Clock - Metal - 1940-1950

Jaeger-LeCoultre travel clock, 8-day movement

Folding Jaeger-LeCoultre desk clock “8” – vintage

Old travel/desk clock, from the prestigious Swiss house Jaeger-LeCoultre, model “8”, characterized by its compact design and folding system.
A piece typically designed to accompany travel with discretion and sophistication.

The dial presents stylized Arabic numerals, with clean and balanced typography, Jaeger signature at the center and the indication “Swiss”.

The case is clad in synthetic material with a leather-like finish, in a brown tone, enclosing the internal metal structure. The mechanical movement is functioning correctly, with adjustments accessible on the back.

Condition (as photos are part of description)
Functional: in good working order, operating without obvious anomalies.
Movement with an 8-day power reserve.
Exterior: considerable wear, visible and consistent with age. Abrasions and material loss on the edges, pronounced wear marks on the case and coating.
Dial: in generally good condition, with slight signs of aging.
Folding structure: operational.
Evidence of oxidation.