{"product_id":"vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-chronograph-valjoux-72-steel-case-cream-patina-dial-from-1950s-1","title":"Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Chronograph Valjoux 72, Steel Case, Cream Patina Dial from 1950's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre chronograph is a serious vintage Swiss timepiece. Signed \"LeCoultre\" on the dial, this is the US-market version of Jaeger-LeCoultre, produced for the North American market and equipped inside with one of the most legendary movements ever made in Swiss horology: the Valjoux 72. This is the same chronograph caliber that powered the Rolex Daytona references 6239 through 6265 and countless other icons of vintage chronograph collecting. To find it in a LeCoultre case is a treasure that serious collectors recognize immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe case is fitted with the signature mushroom-style chronograph pushers that are an important marker of authenticity - all pieces with a Valjoux movement come with mushroom chronograph pushers and screw-down case-backs, and this example follows the blueprint exactly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is the soul of this watch. A warm silver surface has aged into a soft creamy tone - original, unrestored, and carrying the kind of gentle even patina that collectors actively chase. Three recessed sub-dials tell you this is a full 12-hour chronograph: constant seconds at 9 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStainless steel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRound case with stepped, flared lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase diameter: 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug to lug: 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThickness: 14.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-style chronograph pushers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScrew-down caseback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal silver dial with warm creamy patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApplied Arabic numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThree sub-dials in classic tri-compax layout:\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstant seconds at 9 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOuter second ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLegendary Valjoux Caliber 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManual-winding chronograph movement, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eColumn-wheel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThree-register full chronograph function\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBalance bridge stamped \"VXN\" - indicating export for the Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin and LeCoultre distribution to the US market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSwiss made\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49145569575164,"sku":null,"price":3990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-chronograph-valjoux-72-steel-case-cream-patina-dial-from-1950s-9784167.jpg?v=1780239314","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/products\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-chronograph-valjoux-72-steel-case-cream-patina-dial-from-1950s-1","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}