1940s Jaeger Lecoultre Square Stainless Cased watch, tear drop lugs, Cal. 417/3B. Recently serviced.
 
This is a rare and attractive Jaeger Lecoultre watch from 1943-1945. The stainless steel case is in wonderful condition with very minimal wear. The Tear Drop lugs give this model real beauty and make it a simple yet elegant dress watch for either a gent or a lady.
 
The dial is in excellent condition with a cream outer section and silvered grained and lacquered centre. This subtle two tone is incredibly smart. The dial is clear with Arabic numerals and a square sub-second dial.
 
The movement is a calibre 417/3B that has 17 jewels and a beautiful gilt finish. It is in excellent condition both cosmetically and mechanically, having been recently serviced.
 
Measuring 25mm x 25mm this would have originally been a Gentlemens watch. However now it is considered unisex. The small diameter and length should not put anyone with a wrist over 7 inches diameter off. The Tear drop lugs give this case an increased presence with a lug to lug measurement of 34.5mm. This means it wears larger than it appears. The watch is modelled on my 7 inch wrist.
 
Recently serviced and functioning perfectly, this is an excellent dress piece to add to a collection, with beautiful design and a high grade movement.
 
The crown is a later replacement.
 
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Dial: 
An original dial in excellent condition with cream exterior and internal silvered square. The centre has an excellent brushed finish with a clear lacquered shine.
 
Hands:
The hands are original and maintain the thermally blued colour. Overall they aren't bent and are in good condition. They have some slight corrosion in areas.
 
Glass:
The crystal is a brand new replacement and is in perfect condition with no scratches.
 
Crown:
The crown is a later replacement from a Technos watch. It fits the profile and shape of the crown found on other models of the same design. It is in perfect condition.
 
Case:
The case is Stainless Steel and in very good condition with no dents or deep scratching, only light surface scratches.
 
Caseback:
The Stainless Steel case back is in very good condition. It has a couple of very light surface scratches. It maintains its original graining.
 
Strap:
A new 16mm genuine leather strap.
 
Movement:
A 17 jewel Jaeger Lecoultre 417/3B movement dating to approximately 1943-1945. The movement has a beautiful gilt finish and is in excellent condition both cosmetically and mechanically. The movement has just been serviced. It is functioning perfectly.
 
Case dimensions
Case width: 25mm
Case width with crown: 27mm
Case length: 25mm
Lug to lug measurement: 34.5mm
Case depth: 8.5mm
Lug width: 16mm