Jaeger-LeCoultre
Gentlemen watch weems
LeCoultre Vintage Pilot Military Watch Mark VII Weems Stainless Steel Bj 1942
sold
Data
| Reference | xx |
| Code | A7719 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Year of production | 1942 |
| Property of | Bachmann & Scher GmbH |
Description
| Case material | Steel |
| Case diameter | 32 |
| Glas | Mineral glass |
| Dial | Silver |
| Dial numbers | Arabic numerals |
| Bracelet material | Snake skin |
| Movement | Manual winding |
Features
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Miscellaneous
Vintage, Center Seconds, Blue Steel Hands, Only Original Parts
Our remarks
This is a LeCoultre Vintage Pilot Military Watch Mark VII Weems in stainless steel with leather strap.
Very first wrist watch conceived for Pilots. The Mark VII, so called Weems, conceived for the US Army and also for the British Army 1940 till 1943. Later on replaced by the Mark VII without any bezel.
The name " Weems " comes from its inventor, the American Military Pilot Philip Van Horn Weems, who filed his system in July 23, 1935.
Ultra rare collectors item!