JLC Chronometre.
I just found a minty JLC Chronometre that looks like no other I have seen. Will take some images however its got the look of a rectangular Ulysee Nardin or a Patek Nautilus Quartz!. Its automatic ca 906, 21 J , 5 adj. and has ref. 24001-42
Anyone have some more info on this model?... Thanks Brian
Can't wait to see your pics, Brian
The JLC Chronometers housing a cal 906 were not massively produced, as they " lived " a short life, maybe one year, before being " killed " by the Quartz Watches.
I know the Ref 24000-42, not the 24001-42.
I would be curious to see pics of this reference, Brian.
Best,
Nicolas
Ref. JLC
Thanks your help.. Guess I have a rare bird !¨The case back definitely has 24001-42 and serial 1400293..
Regards Brian
Do you have the movement number?
It is the only way to know when it has been released.
Indeed, you have a rare bird.
Best,
Nicolas
Made between 1973 and 1974.
BUT, I still wonder how many were made...
Do you have bigger pics of this rare bird?
What we know is that 7 000 Cal 906 were produced, and, among these 7 000, some were used by VC as an ebauche, others for JLC, of course, for their own Chronometer Ref 24000-42 ( a bit less than 2 000 all metals and variations included for this ref ).
So, there is a place for yours, but how big is this place???
Best,
Nicolas
I found an article that discusses...
... all of the JLC Chronometer models made through the 24000-42 models in the mid 1970's.
No mention is made in the article of the 24001-42, but it seems plausible to me that such a style would exist with the same caliber as the 24000-42. One would need to make an inquiry to JLC to confirm this for sure. This looks like a very rare watch indeed!
Here are some larger pictures from the original poster's Photobucket account:
I wonder what the Manufacture will say?
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
I found a description of a very similar piece...
... at another forum dedicated to Jaeger LeCoultre watches. Here is the written description:
"Jaeger Le Coultre signed, high grade,2210657 Jaeger Le Coultre chronometer automatic : Case...ref 24001.42 #1400155,stainless steel, 3 piece, large octagon shape, TV shape bezel, screw down back with chronometer & logo, central lugs, flat glass crystal, Le Coultre signed, 36mmX42mm, Dial… Black, painted baton index, baton gold hands, Jaeger Le Coultre signed, Movement... cal 906, #2210657 rotor winding, rhodium colored, 21jwl,adjusted to 5 position"
The case and serial number are very close to the above example. And the description is dead-on.
More than one is always good.
Take care,
gatorcpa
" Hidden Treasures " is an excellent review, indeed.
The Author of this review has a superb collection of JLC Chronometers, and when I was looking for some informations about the initial poster's 24001- 42, I wondered if I wouldn't find it there...
Sadly, I didn't find any information anywhere.
Will contact the Maufacture to ask them if they have some informations about it...
Thanks Gatorcpa!
Best,
Nicolas