🔥 Jaeger-LeCoultre Geomatic Chronomètre · 18K Solid Gold · Integrated Bracelet · Automatic · Vintage (120.2g)

Dedicated to the pioneering era of Jaeger-LeCoultre, where chronometer-certified precision met avant-garde case design and technical innovation.

In the 1950s–1970s, Jaeger-LeCoultre pursued precision as a foundational philosophy. The Geomatic Chronomètre series stands as one of the maison’s proudest technical achievements — a family of automatic watches regulated to chronometer standards, representing the pinnacle of JLC’s mid-century engineering.

This example, crafted in 18K solid gold and weighing an impressive 120.2g, features a square tonneau silhouette paired with a rare integrated gold bracelet. While its physical condition reflects heavy use and decades of aging, the underlying horological significance of the Geomatic Chronomètre remains undisputed. It is a piece valued for rarity, architecture, weight, and historical meaning rather than cosmetic perfection.

For collectors who appreciate raw, unfiltered vintage character — or who seek a restoration project with significant intrinsic gold value — this Geomatic offers both a compelling story and substantial material presence.

DESCRIPTION

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Geomatic Chronomètre is a rare surviving specimen from the maison’s golden era of chronometer production. The watch exhibits a distinctive square-tonneau case architecture forged entirely in 18K gold, paired with a matching integrated bracelet — a configuration seldom seen in JLC’s chronometer lineage. With a total weight of approximately 120.2 grams, the piece carries a commanding physical presence that underscores its luxury origins.

The dial displays extensive patina and oxidation, shifting from its original metallic tone into a textured, time-associated surface that some collectors regard as emotionally honest. The hands and indices, while aged, remain legible and structurally intact. The crystal, case sides, and lugs all present marks, scratches, and color variation consistent with many decades of active wear.

Despite its cosmetic state, the watch maintains functional operation (per seller), preserving the core identity of the Geomatic Chronomètre: precision-oriented automatic engineering by one of Switzerland’s most innovative maisons. For collectors, restorers, and gold-case enthusiasts, this piece offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant JLC reference with exceptional gold mass and compelling restoration potential.

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Geomatic Chronomètre (vintage)
• 18K solid gold case + integrated bracelet
• Approx. 120.2g total gold weight
• Automatic movement
• Square / tonneau-inspired case design
• Date display
• Rare JLC chronometer lineage
• Functioning movement (seller-reported)
• Heavy vintage wear — Grade C
• Highly collectible architecture + restoration potential

ITEM DETAILS

• Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre

• Model: Geomatic Chronomètre

• Material: 18K Gold (750)

• Weight: Approx. 120.2g

• Dial: Gold-tone / greyed with heavy aging

• Movement: Automatic

• Case Shape: Square / Tonneau

• Display: Date

• Bracelet: Integrated 18K gold

• Accessories: None

• Condition Grade: C (Fair Vintage)

• Operation: Functioning per seller

CONDITION REPORT — C (FAIR VINTAGE)

Case:
Heavy wear, oxidation, scratches, and visible discoloration. Edges softened by age.

Dial:
Significant aging, spotting, patina, and discoloration. Text visible but worn.

Hands & Markers:
Aged, oxidized, showing visible wear.

Crystal:
Scratches and clouding present.

Bracelet:
18K integrated bracelet with visible wear, potential stretching, discoloration, and surface abrasions.

Movement:
Running (as reported). No overhaul history provided.

Overall:
A high-value gold watch with extensive vintage wear and strong restoration potential.

7️⃣ WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

• Extremely rare JLC chronometer model

• 120g+ of solid 18K gold = strong intrinsic value

• Rare square case + integrated bracelet architecture

• Represents JLC’s historic chronometer program

• Ideal for restoration or as a raw vintage collectible

• Significant wrist presence and material luxury

BRAND HERITAGE  — JAEGER-LECOULTRE

Jaeger-LeCoultre, long known as the “watchmaker’s watchmaker,” is celebrated for its technical mastery, movement innovation, and design experimentation. The Geomatic Chronomètre line reflects the maison’s ambition to produce chronometer-grade automatic movements that rivaled the finest Swiss competitors.

This gold-bracelet model represents a bold and uncommon chapter in JLC’s mid-century portfolio, where mechanical excellence met expressive case architecture.

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