Jaeger-LeCoultre

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...  

It's the variation from what is normal that adds that extra level of interest. Getting something different is always good Cheers JML

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

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different dial variation but (almost) same school inscription????

and probably have been taken apart many times, that it would not be surprising if they are incomplete/not 100% original.

This auction house has not the best reputation, so you need more papers to know that it is true one.

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 Therefore the gold medallion back has been replaced by an unmarked plain steel case back.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...