Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph

The Jaeger Le-Coultre Deep Sea Chronograph 2068570 is not only a true example of horological innovation, but a milestone in Jaeger-LeCoultre's history. This was the first time that the historical case of the Memovox housed a three-counter chronograph movement. The stainless steel case on this watch measures 42 mm wide and is water resistant to 100 meters/330 ft.

This is a true diver's watch that features a 12-hour chronograph and a chronograph-operating indicator. This indicator features a circular aperture located at 12 o'clock right above the central pinion and underneath the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo. It’s fitted with a disc that changes when the chrono mechanism is engaged, stopped or disengaged. When the chronograph is not running the circular aperture will display a full white circle, half red and half white when the chronograph is running and full red if the chrono has been stopped whilst running. The chronograph-operating indicator is inspired by the Jaeger-LeCoultre 1930s 'chronoflight' on-board instrument. Much of this piece is steeped in history.

The textured matte dial with three registers provides the perfect vintage look and feel to this contemporary timepiece. The watch is also fitted with a matte and soft to the touch, uni-directional rotating bezel, that operates very smoothly and with ultimate precision. Both the bezel —only the dots and the arrow marker at 12 glow— and the dial feature strong and long lasting lume.

The watch comes with a nice thick case with polished and brushed areas, a domed sapphire crystal and old school chrono pump pushers that draw together the neo-vintage aesthetic. The case back is solid and is nicely engraved with the iconic diver silhouette, as well as other traditional Jaeger Le-Coultre markings including the 1000 Hours Control logo. 

The watch is powered by the automatic in-house calibre 758 composed of 340 parts with a power-reserve of 65 hours.

To complete the vintage look of this amazing timepiece, the watch is fitted with a tropic leather strap —with perforations and a tang buckle. If you are looking for a comfortable and understated diver's watch, then this is the one. The watch is extremely comfortable and wears exactly as a 42mm timepiece. 

This Jaeger Le-Coultre Deep Sea Chronograph is presented in excellent condition throughout case, caseback and buckle. Box and papers are in superb condition. There are light signs of wear commensurate with age and authenticity. The original tropic, leather strap is in good condition.

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