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SWISS RE - logo solved - Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
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)
http://www.swissre.com/about_us/our_history/established_1863/?syr=1860&eyr=1869
history.swissre.com .php?id=100&comefrom=item*94
Many thanks to Okay Art of Basel Switzerland for solving this mystery!
Logotype on JLC desktop clock?
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?...
One web site mentions Hermés....?
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. ...
JLC 8-days desktop clock - logo still a mystery
The SR looking logotype on this Jaeger-LeCoultre clock still remains a mystery....there are however several manufactured. ...
I have quite many documents covering vintage JLC clocks...
Hi WRC, I have quite many documents covering vintage JLC clocks, but I never saw any reference to this logo. Sorry. Best Blomman
A story to pursue...
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 ...
Looking forward to read your findings!
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
To omit speculation on very similar logo
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...
SWISS RE - logo solved - Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
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...
Link to Swiss Re history movie...
Here is some material showing the SR "logo in action"; amp;v=haA0CuwFKt0
JLC made for Hermés and Swiss Re
Jaeger LeCoultre made these hexagonal 8-day clocks at least for Hermés Paris and Swiss Re. ...
Movement specifications still sought for
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...
JLC cal. 19" - 222 technical sheet
The 8-day running Jaeger-LeCoultre 19 ligne (42,90 mm) movement actually runs a full 14 days before full stop. It starts gaining slightly after a week of going, being some +4 minutes (+240 sec.) on day 14. ...
Jaeger Lecoultre Hexagonal desk clock removal of lens
Sorry for asking but do you have any idea how I can open this clock? I mean, I need to do repair work on the leather but I do not now how to remove the glass. Any information would be appreciated Best, Noud
I see. The best is to bring it to a trained watchmaker specialized in old clocks.
They exist. I know a few in Paris. Best, Nicolas
Can't get the lens removed
(Sorry for the double post of the pictures) The clock runs accurate and does not need service. I wanted to do the restoration of the leather myself. I only need to remove the lens. Any ideas? Best, Noud