JLC cal. 19" - 222 technical sheet | Jaeger-LeCoultre

Logotype on JLC desktop clock?

By: W.R.C. : April 15th, 2015-15:12

What does the watch face applied logotype stand for (looking like letters SR or RR) on this vintage leather covered hexagonal Jaeger-LeCoultre desktop clock?...

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One web site mentions Hermés....?

By: W.R.C. : April 18th, 2015-10:11

Hermes Table Clock Jeager-LeCoultre, 1960 according to the web site below. However the actual logotype (SR or RR) has probably nothing to do with the Hermés brand, even if leather products are something they represent among other items. ...

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JLC 8-days desktop clock - logo still a mystery

By: W.R.C. : April 22nd, 2015-10:14

The SR looking logotype on this Jaeger-LeCoultre clock still remains a mystery....there are however several manufactured. ...

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I have quite many documents covering vintage JLC clocks...

By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2015-11:00

Hi WRC, I have quite many documents covering vintage JLC clocks, but I never saw any reference to this logo. Sorry. Best Blomman

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A story to pursue...

By: W.R.C. : April 22nd, 2015-14:11

Hello blomman, Aye, I am set on eventually... with the kind help of others ...to find the true explanation and meaning of the elusive logotype on the hexagonal JLC 8-day leather clock. I would tend to see the logo as letters SR rather than mirrored R. At ...

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Looking forward to read your findings!

By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2015-14:23

I never saw this logo on any of the 8 days clocks with metal case. Could it has anything to do with the firm providing the leather work? Best Blomman

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To omit speculation on very similar logo

By: W.R.C. : April 23rd, 2015-09:02

This post is to omit any speculation on a very similar logotype, albeit a much younger one and actually completely different anyhow. Revue-Thommen has a logo formed by mirrored letter R. This logo was initially filed for registration in 1980. However it i...

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SWISS RE - logo solved - Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

By: W.R.C. : April 23rd, 2015-09:57

The logo on the hexagonal JLC clock belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd or SWISS RE as generally known. The logo has been used by the company since early 1960 until mid 1990. (current company logo is completely different) amp;eyr=1869 amp;comefrom=it...

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Link to Swiss Re history movie...

By: W.R.C. : April 23rd, 2015-10:41

Here is some material showing the SR "logo in action"; amp;v=haA0CuwFKt0

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Interesting, thank you for the explanation. [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : April 23rd, 2015-14:39

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JLC made for Hermés and Swiss Re

By: W.R.C. : April 29th, 2015-14:18

Jaeger LeCoultre made these hexagonal 8-day clocks at least for Hermés Paris and Swiss Re. ...

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Movement specifications still sought for

By: W.R.C. : May 6th, 2015-13:01

I have yet to find a document providing accurate specifications of the movement in this hexagonal Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock. Looking under the press-on back cover no movement caliber number can easily be seen. Combining a few auction house catalog texts...

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