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A curiosity: Jaeger Lecoultre Geomatic Ecole Professionnelle Vallée de Joux, Ref E 399.
I've only seen two other Geomatic like this one.
Jaeger Lecoultre, as some other brands, sent some of their watches to the horological school at the Vallée de Joux for the apprentices to work on them.
This is one of these watches which was recently auctioned. To be precise, Jaeger Lecoultre didn't send Geomatic only, but some other of their watches.
Antiquorum says that there is no medallion featuring the famous globe on the case back. I checked one of the two others I've seen, and yes, it is confirmed.
I wondered if the movement was specially finished by the apprentices, it is not the case.
Still, it is pretty thrilling to own one of these watches, for a Jaeger Lecoultre Fan, or not!
Credit picture: Antiquorum.
Best,
Nicolas
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A curiosity: Jaeger Lecoultre Geomatic Ecole Professionnelle Vallée de Joux, Ref E 399.
I've only seen two other Geomatic like this one. Jaeger Lecoultre, as some other brands, sent some of their watches to the horological school at the Vallée de Joux for the apprentices to work on them. This is one of these watches which was recently auctio...
Interesting watch
It's the variation from what is normal that adds that extra level of interest. Getting something different is always good Cheers JML
very interesting piece
Thank you for sharing. I am wondering if the dial has been modified due to the missing minute prack. I have come across this issue on regular Geomatics where the dial was refinished??? are the hands original? best, my friend Christian
Oddly there is one for sale right now on C24????!!!
different dial variation but (almost) same school inscription????
Im thinking since they where school watches...
and probably have been taken apart many times, that it would not be surprising if they are incomplete/not 100% original.
All the schoolwatches are very special, but this one is more special.
This auction house has not the best reputation, so you need more papers to know that it is true one.
I think the term” school watch” can carry different meanings , so it should be used carefully.
Just a few thoughts... As I understand this watch, it is a regular production Geomatic used for practicing service work. Therefore the gold medallion back has been replaced by an unmarked plain steel case back. And it has the name of the school printed on...