Jaeger-LeCoultre Étrier “Lucchetto” Ref. 1670.42 (circa 1960s)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
The most prolific and important movement maker of all time; hailed as “The Watchmakers’ Watchmaker”. For over a century, JLC made movements for the likes of Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier and IWC. Here we have a watch that proves JLC could do avant garde too, as opposed to their current conservatism. This Étrier (French for stirrups) was the result of a long partnership with Hermès (famous for design inspiration from equestrian paraphernalia) and later dubbed “Lucchetto” (“lock”) by Italian collectors. There remains nothing else quite like it… unconventional with its exaggerated stylised lugs, 6 o’clock crown, curved profile and fusion of curvaceous and geometric lines. At once elegant and refined, as well as architectural and sculptural. A real time capsule from the brand’s storied past!

CONDITION:
9/10, with light hairlines from careful signs of wear for over 50 years. Crystal, dial, hands and markers are clean. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement in good health with above-spec power reserve, good amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±25 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
20mm width
35.1mm length incl. lugs
7.3mm thickness
10mm lug width
Visual dial width ~14.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Acrylic

CASE:
Steel

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
New aftermarket black croc-embossed leather with aftermarket buckle (8mm)

CALIBRE:
JLC Cal. 175, 2-hander manual-winding

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap and buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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