Tropical 1970s Jaeger-LeCoultre Club (Ref. E300105)

Antoine LeCoultre created the LeCoultre brand in 1833 with the intent of crafting movement blanks (or unfinished movements) for some of Switzerland's most prestigious watchmaking houses, including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. Nearly a hundred years later, in 1937, LeCoultre merged with the Jaeger brand to form Jaeger-LeCoultre and become the brand we know and love today.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre ref. E300105 is part of the Club line, a collection the brand introduced in the ‘70s as an entry-level offering (though, let’s be honest - “entry-level” for a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre is still a pretty fantastic piece). There were a few different styles produced under the Club moniker, some more unique than others. While this is a more traditional design overall, there are several things that make it stand out in its own right, most noticeably the gold dial with its chunky indices, stout hands and horizontal day-date function. Add to that the fantastic Cal. 1906 automatic movement and a clean case, and you’ve got a really great way to start a love affair with one of the best watch brands on the planet.