The Basics
Considered as a benchmark for watchmaking in 1958, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic® model can withstand all kinds of tests, whether they be for its anti-magnetic or anti-shock qualities, its water resistance or its chronometric precision. The watch was designed for the scientists of the International Geophysical Year in 1958, an unprecedented scientific endeavour. Readopting the aesthetic codes of the historic 1958 models, these new Geophysic watches are presented in a case with modified dimensions. This round watch with its pure forms encloses a high-performance self-winding calibre.
| Brand: | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
| Family: | Geophysic |
| Reference: | 8008520 (aka: Q8008520) |
| Name: | Geophysic 1958 Stainless Steel |
| Produced: | 2014/9 |
| Limited: | Yes, 800 units |
Below is a detailed look at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s model 8008520 from Geophysic watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic 1958 Stainless Steel (8008520 (aka: Q8008520)) was originally released in 2014/9. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 40-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter and roughly 11.3mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with baton-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic model 8008520 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 38.5mm |
| Height: | 11.3mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Geophysic 8008520 movement is a powered by caliber 898/1 made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The 30-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 40-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
| Caliber: | 898/1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 30 |
| Reserve: | 40 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic 8008520 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014/9 and has been in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 800 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $8,250
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Specifications:
- Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Model: Geophysic 1958 Stainless Steel
- Reference Number: 8008520 (aka: Q8008520)
- Limited: Yes, 800 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 38.5
- Thickness: 11.3
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Mixed and Baton-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Caliber: 898/1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 30
- Power Reserve: 40 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
About Jaeger-LeCoultre
Antoine LeCoultre established his watchmaking workshop in 1833. LeCoultre was a horological inventor, having developed the pinion cutting machine, and a measuring device accurate to one micron. In 1903, a watchmaker named Edmond Jaeger challenged the Swiss manufactures to mass-produce an ultra-thin movement that he had invented. LeCoultre accepted and completed the challenge. This led to a partnership between the two watchmakers, laying the foundation for the company known today as Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre is part of the Richemont group.
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