Clock - Bugatti - Horloge de bord originale — Jaeger Paris / Bugatti — 4 Jours — Mouvement mécanique fonctionnel — - 1920
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Original dashboard clock Jaeger Paris / Bugatti, 4 Days, mechanical movement, functional, circa 1920s.
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Rare original on-board clock — Jaeger Paris / Bugatti — 4 DAYS — Mechanical movement functional — 1920s/1930s — Numbered
Exceptional piece from the golden age of French automotive industry. This dashboard clock is one of the most sought-after automobilia pieces in the world by specialized collectors. It brings together in a single object three signatures of absolute prestige: Jaeger Paris, Bugatti, and a Swiss manufacture of remarkable watchmaking quality — all in an exceptional state of conservation and functioning for a centennial piece.
The serial number engraved on the back of this example (424243) offers a unique traceability possibility with the Bugatti Trust or the International Bugatti Register, which could establish documented provenance for a specific vehicle and significantly increase the piece's value.
Complete technical description
Dial
- Original ivory/cream background, unrestored
- Black Roman numerals, legible and clear
- Mention "4 JOURS" — four-day power reserve, notable complication for a dashboard clock
- Central circular stamp "JAEGER PARIS" — historical signature of the house before merger with LeCoultre
- Red oval cartouche "EB BUGATTI" (Ettore Bugatti initials) — original serial marking
- "FABRIQUÉ EN SUISSE" at the bottom of the dial
- Original blue-steel lance hands — characteristics of major Swiss watchmaking houses of the 1920s
Case
- Cast aluminum, decorative concentric grooves — pronounced Art Deco aesthetics
- Original beveled curved glass, intact
- Winding crown on the side at 8 o'clock, present and functional
- Uniform natural patina, coherent with the piece's age
Movement
- Manual-wind mechanical 4-day movement
- Swiss anchor escapement
- Jewels on escape wheel and balance
- Movement functional
Back / Identification
- Original mounting plate with dashboard installation system
- Serial number engraved: 424243 — enabling provenance search with Bugatti registers
Overall condition
- Original piece from the period, unrestored, uncleaned, original patina fully preserved
- The movement is functional at the time of sale — a rare and remarkable feature for a centenarian caliber
- No visible shocks on the case
- Original glass intact. Shipping & Insurance
Package weight: about 1 kg
Careful shipping within 48 hours after payment receipt. The piece will be individually packed with multi-layer rigid protection suitable for a fragile valuable object.
Shipping costs as well as insurance costs will be defined according to the delivery method chosen by the buyer, in agreement with the seller before shipment.
Rare original on-board clock — Jaeger Paris / Bugatti — 4 DAYS — Mechanical movement functional — 1920s/1930s — Numbered
Exceptional piece from the golden age of French automotive industry. This dashboard clock is one of the most sought-after automobilia pieces in the world by specialized collectors. It brings together in a single object three signatures of absolute prestige: Jaeger Paris, Bugatti, and a Swiss manufacture of remarkable watchmaking quality — all in an exceptional state of conservation and functioning for a centennial piece.
The serial number engraved on the back of this example (424243) offers a unique traceability possibility with the Bugatti Trust or the International Bugatti Register, which could establish documented provenance for a specific vehicle and significantly increase the piece's value.
Complete technical description
Dial
- Original ivory/cream background, unrestored
- Black Roman numerals, legible and clear
- Mention "4 JOURS" — four-day power reserve, notable complication for a dashboard clock
- Central circular stamp "JAEGER PARIS" — historical signature of the house before merger with LeCoultre
- Red oval cartouche "EB BUGATTI" (Ettore Bugatti initials) — original serial marking
- "FABRIQUÉ EN SUISSE" at the bottom of the dial
- Original blue-steel lance hands — characteristics of major Swiss watchmaking houses of the 1920s
Case
- Cast aluminum, decorative concentric grooves — pronounced Art Deco aesthetics
- Original beveled curved glass, intact
- Winding crown on the side at 8 o'clock, present and functional
- Uniform natural patina, coherent with the piece's age
Movement
- Manual-wind mechanical 4-day movement
- Swiss anchor escapement
- Jewels on escape wheel and balance
- Movement functional
Back / Identification
- Original mounting plate with dashboard installation system
- Serial number engraved: 424243 — enabling provenance search with Bugatti registers
Overall condition
- Original piece from the period, unrestored, uncleaned, original patina fully preserved
- The movement is functional at the time of sale — a rare and remarkable feature for a centenarian caliber
- No visible shocks on the case
- Original glass intact. Shipping & Insurance
Package weight: about 1 kg
Careful shipping within 48 hours after payment receipt. The piece will be individually packed with multi-layer rigid protection suitable for a fragile valuable object.
Shipping costs as well as insurance costs will be defined according to the delivery method chosen by the buyer, in agreement with the seller before shipment.
Details
Type
Clock
Number of objects
1
Year
1920
Brand
Bugatti
Condition
Very good
Model
Horloge de bord originale — Jaeger Paris / Bugatti — 4 Jours — Mouvement mécanique fonctionnel —
Authenticity
Original/official
Extras
Limited & numbered edition
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