Jaeger-LeCoultre “Shark Deep Sea”, "Great White Shark" 2643

Ref. 2643A rare and fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “reverse panda” black dial, tachymeter scale, with a possible American bezel prototype

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Year: Circa 1969 Reference No: 2643 Case No: 283’199 Model Name: “Shark Deep Sea”, "Great White Shark" Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rubber Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre pin buckle Dimensions: 40mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Further delivered with Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confirming its production date in circa 1969.Launched in the late 1960s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s reference E 2643 was a multi-dimensional timepiece on many fronts. Sold as the “Shark Deep Sea” in the United States and the “Vogue Chronograph” in Europe, the American model including three interchangeable bezels for traditional diving, 60-Minute counter and World-time indication. The large oversized case had a sporty modern style and by changing the bezel the watch could go from dive tool watch to gentleman’s travel companion. The present example is referred to collectors as “Great White Shark” due to its unusual white aluminium 24-hour bezel fitted with a few rare examples made for possible inclusion for those examples sold to the United States. This example was clearly destined for the US, with its “LeCoultre” signature on the dial and VXN import code on the movement. It is possible that so few were made only a handful were sent to retailers and this is one of those very few. In excellent overall condition with unpolished case and well preserved dial, this is an opportunity to own chronograph with a mystic that may not necessarily be unlocked.