Located in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the only Manufactures which creates, develops, decorates and produces all timepieces within its own workshops. Right from the start, in order to make each watch in its entirety, the Manufacture houses the full range of professions, techniques and technologies under a single roof to give birth to the finest watchmaking creations.
In this case, ref. 9046 fully represents the idea of the JLC catalog of the 1970s, that is, to succeed in proposing superfine wstches, of high manufacturing caliber and with the intricate elegance of the maison's best-known forms, going to wink at those stylistic canons that made its fortune in the 40s/50s decades
This "cioccolatone" is in incredible condition, the patina on the three-dimensional dial is warm and charming, the 18kt full yellow gold case is in perfect condition, JLC's caliber 818 has just been serviced. The watch arrives with ns black Tejus lizard strap, original buckle and box from Piccini Jewelers in Florence where it was purchased.