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Blomman Mr Blue shares his excitement after spotting a vintage LeCoultre Shark E 2643 in Stockholm, highlighting its unique WorldTime bezel and appealing patina. This post captures the thrill of encountering a rare vintage piece and its historical significance. Blomman Mr Blue's appreciation for the watch's details sparks a lively discussion among fellow collectors.
Last week was a really busy week for me...
Not only the GTG in Paris but also a small GTG here in Stockholm!
Always fun to meet a fellow collector in person and when he is accompanied by a beauty like this...!
The LeCoultre Shark E 2643!
Nice patina, WorldTime bezel…
Another marvel of the vintage JLC abyss!
Best
Blomman
The Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Shark, reference E2643, is a notable vintage chronograph from the brand's Deep Sea line. This reference is distinguished by its specific dial configuration and the use of an external movement, a practice sometimes seen in watches of this era. It represents a period when Jaeger LeCoultre explored various designs and technical solutions for its sportier offerings, appealing to collectors interested in the brand's historical chronographs.
This reference features a stainless steel case, housing a manual-wind Valjoux 72 movement. The case dimensions are characteristic of chronographs from its production period. The crystal is likely acrylic, consistent with watches of this vintage, providing a warm aesthetic over the dial. The robust construction was designed for practical use, reflecting the functional intent of the Deep Sea series.
For collectors, the E2643 is significant due to its Valjoux 72 caliber, a highly regarded movement among enthusiasts of vintage chronographs. The "Shark" designation, while not officially documented by the brand for all markets, is a collector-applied nickname that highlights its distinctive appearance and perceived robustness. This reference appeals to those who appreciate the historical collaboration and the specific aesthetic of early sport chronographs.
Interestingly, originally it came with 3 possible bezel-inserts: Tachymeter, Diving type (10,20,30 etc) and the WT, which IMO, is the most attractive one. Another little tidbit of info is, that the Shark shares the same case with Breguet Type XXs, for a certain time ( eg: mine ) ! Best & thx for sharing hs.
Same case on the Lemania Viggen Chrono as well. You should share a dual shot with your Shark / Type XX! Best Blomman
It just hit me! When you go to GTGs you don't bring your rocks!
But French custom are very suspicious if I would bring stones with me... Best Blomman
Maybe Nico will lend you his stones the next time you visit.
I find the naming of the cities on the bezel quite interesting, Stockholm and Geneva together with Rome and Paris, I had never seen this before. Furthermore, it seems that Singapore and Hong Kong show a different time while Jakarta and Singapore show the same time which is not the case in real life, at least not anymore. Intriguing and beautiful piece indeed. Thank you for sharing these pictures dear Blomman. Cheers Francois
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