Early Universal Geneve Ref 224115 for Jaeger Chronograph Cal 285.

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The Watch

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Jaeger-LeCoultre was born from the partnership between Edmond Jaeger and Jacques David LeCoultre. It wasn’t until 1937 that the names Jaeger and LeCoultre appeared together for the very first time on the same dial. Nevertheless, "Jaeger" only watches don't fully disappear after 1937. Actually you'll see watches and mechanical instruments with the Jaeger signature well into the 1980s,  Chronograph watches were most prevalent for the "Jaeger" signature until the 1950s, due to brand awareness.

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Today's example is a rare Jaeger branded Chronograph, dating from the 1940s.  This watch was manufactured by Universal Geneve for JLC. JLC, despite being a famous watch manufacturer did not develop chronograph movements until the 1990s. In order to have chronographs in their range, they relied mainly on Universal Geneve, for the production. The Dial and Movement are marked Fab.Suisse.

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The Specs


Age: c.1940s.
Reference: 224115
Movement: Manual Wind with Sub Seconds, 30 min/12 Hour Chronograph.
Calibre: UG 285. 
Timekeeping: Very Good.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Jaeger Signed Dial.
Case: Enversteel Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 35mm.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No. 
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Crown and Pushers: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: On a new light brown leather strap with steel buckle.
Lug Width: 18mm.

Getting Acquainted

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Bits that stand out:
- Supreme Quality Movement.
- Excellent Condition for age.
- Very Nicely Aged Fab.Suisse Dial.
-Original Hand Lume aged beautifully.
- Enversteel Case.

Nitty Gritty:
- Age Related Discolouration to the Dial
- Some Print loss and fading to the outer dial scale.
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Overall this baby is in very nice condition.
The Dial is in Beautiful condition for its age and nature.
Enversteel Case is in excellent order.
Crystal is also in excellent order.
Crowns and Pushers Original.
The hands are in excellent nick.
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 Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist