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Lot Essay
Collectors of vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatches place the calibre P478/BWSBR, used in the Geophysic introduced in 1958, as one of the most important, legendary, and exceptional movements ever made by the company. Imagine our surprise, then, to see this watch and the movement inside: the caliber P478/BWSBR.
Astute collectors have seen only a few non-Geophysic watches come with these movements over the years, and it remains a mystery even to Jaeger-LeCoultre about how and why these watches ended up with these exceptional movements. One can only assume that they may have been special order. Interestingly, collectors have almost always found these movements without the stop lever, such as the present watch.
Preserved in absolutely stunning condition, with original non-luminous dial in excellent condition and an unpolished case, the present watch is a remarkable opportunity to have the ultimate in discreet excellence from the storied company.
Astute collectors have seen only a few non-Geophysic watches come with these movements over the years, and it remains a mystery even to Jaeger-LeCoultre about how and why these watches ended up with these exceptional movements. One can only assume that they may have been special order. Interestingly, collectors have almost always found these movements without the stop lever, such as the present watch.
Preserved in absolutely stunning condition, with original non-luminous dial in excellent condition and an unpolished case, the present watch is a remarkable opportunity to have the ultimate in discreet excellence from the storied company.