Jaeger-LeCoultre Ados Leroy-signed Travel Clock, Gold-plated With Black Lizard Case

While our desire to travel has existed since the beginning of time, the way we travel has evolved. These vintage travel clocks are the very epitome of modern luxury, representing a way of life that is quickly disappearing, and their meaning and function is having to be redefined by today’s collectors.

This intriguing Jaeger-LeCoultre piece features a discreet double-signature just above the six o’clock marker, where “L. Leroy & Cie” is printed. A historied brand who were known for creating impressive timepieces under their own name, they were also retailers based at the Palais-Royal in Paris, and operated between the years of 1870 to the early 20th century. This is a detail that makes the piece highly attractive, as these kinds of partnerships are seldom seen in any other sector of the luxury world.

Encased in black, lizard-textured leather, the clock also bears a delicately textured, linen silvered dial, adding to the vintage charm of the piece. The gilt-metal accents on the watch only highlight its classic aesthetic, while the addition of lume to the hands and studs increase legibility in dark conditions. The case can be swivelled open to reveal the clock face, and also doubles up as a stand for the piece.

An excellent companion to any bedside table, the clock can also be placed on a desk as an elegant touch, or brought along on a cruise or extended holiday to help recapture the romance of a lost time.

 Instructions

Setting & winding the time

To set the time, pull the crown out until you feel a click, and then adjust the hands to the desired time. To wind the clock, rotate the crown clockwise, until you reach a stopping point.

Setting & winding the alarm

To set the alarm, push the button on the crown until the small hand is aligned to the desired position of the alarm time. In order for the alarm to be active, it must be wound, separately from the main mechanism. To do this, press and hold in the small button on the back of the clock, whilst winding the crown in an anti-clockwise direction.

Condition

This Jaeger LeCoultre Travel Clock retains all its original features, including its case, which shows minor oxidation and scratches from wear, particularly where the case closes. The lizard-print black case remains in a remarkable condition.

The double-signed silver dial remains intact and in excellent condition, while the hands and index markers developed a patina.

The watch has been fully serviced and tested, and the alarm remains loud and crips – adding to its vintage charm.

Warranty

This Ados travel clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre comes with a one-year mechanical warranty from A Collected Man.