JAEGER-LeCOULTRE Vogue ref.9043.22 cal.818/2 / 1970s White Gold

— The Jaeger-LeCoultre line —

Jaeger-LeCoultre began in a small Swiss workshop in 1833.

It is known for having supplied movements to distinguished brands including Patek Philippe and Cartier.

A long-established Swiss house with dependable machines and real capability in complicated watchmaking.

— Ref.9043.22 —

A model that keeps a strong Art Deco air.

A 29 × 39mm case with distinctive rounded curves, and the understated shine of a white gold case, give off a quiet dignity.

Lustrous circular Roman indexes and a dial with a finely mottled pattern create a distinctive depth and sharpen the refined beauty that is Jaeger-LeCoultre's own.

— The memory of "Vogue" —

One of the Vogue series Jaeger-LeCoultre ran at the time.

Yellow gold variations existed, as did driver's models with a similar dial design.

— Cal.818/2 —

The movement is the slim, fine manual calibre 818/2, developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1959.

Supplied to distinguished brands as well, this celebrated calibre has outstanding accuracy and durability, and was used in a great many fine dress watches.

It is also highly serviceable, and is still well regarded as a machine you can keep for a long time.

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