Very rare and fine Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic watch 35mm

VERY RARE AND FINE Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic watch
Never been polished
New old stock!
Ref.: E168
Year: 1958
Manual wind movement
35mm diameter
Stainless steel case
Magnificent untouched dial, called “cross dial”, with original radium dots and matching radium hands
Chronometer wristwatch with center seconds

The Chronometre Geophysic was created in 1958 during the official International Geophysical Year, an international scientific project that lasted from July 1, 1957, to December 31, 1958. It also marked the end of a long period during the Cold War when scientific interchange between the East and West had been seriously interrupted

Where the first “R” in CHRONOMETER, is not fully formed, a good indicator that the dial hasn’t been repainted
The movement is signed “Lecoultre” in honor of the company founder “Antoine Lecoultre” in 1833

Caliber P478/BWSBr is the natural evolution of cal.488SBR found in the JLC Mark II British Commonwealth navigator’s watch
The case back is bearing the original logo of the “Geophysic chronometre”. The logo is in absolute perfect condition. (as seen on pictures)

This Reference E 168 remains one of the most coveted chronometer timepieces for discerning collectors
The iron anti magnetic inner case, that is supposed to be inside the watch as a double case back, is missing on this watch

The watch comes with a brand new original JLC croco leather strap with a no name steel buckle

Sold with Jaeger Lecoultre certificate of the archives, a JLC box, and our 18 months warranty