Jaeger-LeCoultre - Sunburst Silver - K885 - Men - 1960-1969

Simple designs are often the hardest to achieve, and this vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre shows how refined a classic dress watch can be.

During the 1960s, Jaeger-LeCoultre was already widely respected not only for models such as the Reverso and Memovox, but also for producing elegant dress watches with movements of the same quality that supplied many of the great houses of Swiss watchmaking.

This example reflects that philosophy perfectly. The clean dial, slim baton markers, and applied Jaeger-LeCoultre logo opens a balanced and understated design door that feels timeless. The stainless-steel case measures approx. 35mm, a classic dress watch size that sits comfortably on the wrist while preserving the refined proportions typical of the period.

Inside is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s manual-wind Calibre K885, a well-regarded in-house movement known for its reliability and slim construction.

Altogether, this vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre captures the quiet sophistication that made the manufacture one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers.

[DIAL]

• Silver dial

• Applied Jaeger-LeCoultre logo

• Applied baton hour markers

• Slim baton hands

• Clean, minimal dress watch layout

[MOVEMENT]

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre K885

• Manual-wind movement

• In-house manufacture calibre

• Dating to the 1960s

The watch has been recently checked, ensuring that the mechanism is in perfect technical condition. It has been tested for accuracy and reliability, ready to be worn and admired.

[CONDITION]

Everything is perfect: The watch is in excellent visual condition with minimal signs of wear and the case showing sharp, well-preserved edges with very very minimal unnoticable wears.

• Movement: With this reliable Jaeger-LeCoultre movement, this watch provides precise timekeeping. and is fully functional.

• Glass: The plexiglass is clear, allowing the intricate detail of the dial to shine.

• Dial: The dial has been carefully restored at some point in its life and presents beautifully today.

• Original Box: No

• Original Papers: No

Please note:
• The case of the watch has been replaced with a new case that is fully compatible with the original movement. The movement and dial fit the case perfectly, and there are no functional issues or noticeable aesthetic defects affecting the watch’s operation or appearance.

However, as the case is aftermarket, the manufacturer’s authorized distributor or service center may decline to provide service for the watch. Accordingly, we ask that you evaluate and make your offer based on the watch being sold as is, considering it as a custom or hand-crafted timepiece rather than a fully original factory-issued watch.

For this reason, the watch is sold in its present condition, and any requests for return or refund based on the replacement case or related service limitations will not be accepted.

• The watch winds and runs properly.

We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

Please note that the watch you are about to purchase is a vintage watch and is not guaranteed to be waterproof. In order to protect your watch from water or corrosion, especially for the inside mechanism of the watch, we always recommend that you avoid immersing or splashing the watch (in the shower, sauna, swimming pool or humid places).

Please take a look at the photos in detail. Photos are part of the description. All photos shown are of the actual watch listed for sale. The box is not included to the auction.

Please see the photos to appreciate the condition of the watch. There may be differences in colors depending on the angle of incidence of light. Please examine all the photos carefully, verify all the descriptions carefully and bid accordingly.

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The watch will be carefully packed, registered and sent with track & trace.