Jaeger-LeCoultre 0.800 SILVER TANK

Silver has been cherished by humanity since around 3000 BC, captivating people with its extraordinary brilliance. By the 9th century, different cultures had begun developing their own techniques for refining silver, each advancing the craft in its own way.

Its chemical symbol is Ag, derived from the Latin word meaning “white brilliance.” True to its name, silver possesses a radiance unlike any other material on earth. With a reflectivity of approximately 98% in visible light, it surpasses even platinum in its luminous brilliance.

Yet silver has another face.

It is highly reactive to sulfur, which causes it to undergo chemical change. When polished, silver can become the most brilliant of metals. However, once exposed to sulfur in the air, it gradually turns brown, and eventually develops a deep dark patina.

This transformation almost resembles the evolution of the human heart—changing with time, environment, and circumstance.

And now, before us stands a timepiece that expresses the beauty of silver in its purest form—an encounter worthy of appreciation.

Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 9035-32

Here, the material of solid silver is perfectly harmonized with the elegant Art Deco form of the Tank-style case. The result is a watch that radiates the pale brilliance of silver while simultaneously creating a mysterious contrast with the deep, transparent black dial, which seems almost to absorb and reflect the light.

Powering the watch is the remarkable Caliber 818, first developed in 1959. Designed as a refined two-hand movement, it became one of the most important calibers in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history.

Even after being upgraded in 1992 to a higher beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement continued to serve the manufacture for more than three decades, supporting the brand with unwavering reliability.

It remains, without question, one of the great calibers in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history.

- wrist size in our picture is 17cm circumference -