Here we have a lovely 1935 Jaeger-LeCoultre Duoplan rear wind watch. The case is of tank form and is full Stainless Steel. It measures 16mm wide x 35mm in length, lug tip to tip. It has a cream dial with the stepped, textured finish. It has clean and classic black arabic hour markers. The Jaeger name is above 12 and the Swiss signing below 6. It is also signed with the classic Duoplan two tier text. The hour markers and signing are set within a raised section of the dial. This provides depth and texture to the dial. It has the thermally blued sword hands indicating the time. The case is a sleek unisex design with brushed finishing to the top and bottom. To the rear the case back has the serial number and the rear wind crown. Inside is the Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 409 which has been recently serviced.
 
The dial is a good original example which is a sleek cream tone. It is signed with the Jaeger logo above 12 with the Swiss signing below 6. It  has the classic two tier Duoplan signing below 12. The dial has the raised section which has the signing and hour markers on it. This is an intriguing touch which adds depth and texture. The edges of the numerals are contained within the marks to the four corners. The hour and minute hand are of classic sword style with the thermally blued tone, which shines brightly in the light.
 
The Stainless-Steel case measures 16mm wide, by 25mm long without lugs. With the lugs, the length stretches to 35mm. Due to the movement design, the watch is very slim, with a depth of 6.5mm not including the winder. Despite its small dial size, it was a Gents design of the era.
It is a sleek design with the rectangular frame for the dial having a thin notched bezel holding the sapphire crystal. There is a brushed finish to the top and bottom panel either end of the dial, with a thin section either side. This gives way to the band running parallel from lug to lug either side. It has a bevel on the sides which leads to the polished flat edge. 
The rear of the case is a rectangular section which is held in place with pins to the top and bottom. The crown sits on the bottom left, with the directional arrow to remind you of its reverse operation.
 
The movement has an inner cover to further protect it. One removed it exposes the calibre 409 manual wind movement. A beautiful and aesthetically pleasing movement which has a construction unlike any others you will see.
 
This is a good original example of a Duoplan from 1935. An innovative and stylish pure, Art Deco design. Demand and interest in Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre examples is continuing to grow, as collectors seek out such pieces.
 
The watch is modelled on a 7” wrist circumference.
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial:
The dial is original and is in good condition for the age. It is the cream tone which has a raised section. The signing is good and clear with little wear. 
 
Hands:
The hands are original with the thermally blued finish. The hands are good with bright thermal blueing.
 
Glass:
The sapphire crystal is original and is in good condition. There are no marks to the bevelled edges, or noticeable marks to the front.
 
Case:
The case is Stainless Steel and in good condition with no dents or deep scratching, only light surface scratches and natural polishing with age. The original brushed finish remains.
 
Caseback:
The Stainless-Steel case back is in good condition for the age. It has light scratching, with the clear serial number. The pins either end are good and tight.
 
Crown:
The crown is original and is in good condition with light surface scratching. The winding arrow is clear and defined and the coin edge finish is good. The screw is original.
 
Strap:
The watch is on a 12mm mid-century Bulova tan leather strap which is in new old stock condition.
 
Movement:
A Recently serviced Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 409 movement, with 15 jewels, adjusted to temp and two positions. Keeping time to within -25 seconds a day, with an amplitude of 250 degrees.
 
Case Dimensions:
Case width: 16mm
Case length: 25.2mm 
Case length lug to lug: 35mm
Case Depth: 6.5mm
Lug width: 12mm