JLC 819

Basic Information

NameJLC 819
ManufacturerJaeger-LeCoultre
Launch Year1959
Caliber FamilyDescription
818: sub second
819: sweep second

Related calibers
JLC 818, JLC 819
Is in house developmentNo
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions9.25 ‴
Dimensions20.87 mm
Height3.44 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 20.8mm
Power Reserve40 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels17

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
Shock ProtectionKIF
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.30 x 0.80mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: 1959-
Kif shock protection
escapement wheel in Kif-Duofix combined settings
Other data: balance staff: U2940 stem: W2857 mainspring: 0.90 x 7.5 x 0.09 x 270mm, T-end
Signature1966: 1834821, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Fab. Suisse, Kif-Flector (LeCoultre 818, sub second)
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Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtJul 23, 2025, 12:07:28 PM
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