Wristwatch, c. 1953, Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatch of 18 K yellow gold, with a silvered dial. Open work ornamental cover with 5 full cut diamonds, having a total weight of approx 0.30 ct. Each lug is set with 4 full cut diamonds having a total weight of approximately 0.18 ct ( total 0.36). It has elaborate lugs in the shape of the Coronation crown, each with 4 diamonds. Round gold mesh band marked ”750, 14”, Gold. Back of case marked ”534088 A”. Back Wind & Set. From Jaeger-LeCoultre records: ”...we have no idea if it was the model presented to the Queen by the Swiss Government. Do you have any tangible information about this present? The model is absent from our archives but the hallmarks in the back of case seem correct. The 18 K gold case 534088A (which correspond with calibre 8NR = 469) isn't referenced nor dated in our archives. Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 469. Movement 686233 produced in 1950 (quantity unknown).”
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