Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus Yellow Gold 166.7.80 - 1991
Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus Yellow Gold 166.7.80 - 1991
Cologne Watch Düsseldorf
Schadowstraße 11
40212 Düsseldorf
Germany
Cologne Watch Köln
Benesisstraße 24-32
50672 Köln
Germany
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Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–18:00
Sun: Closed
*Excluding public holidays
Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–18:00
Sun: Closed
*Excluding public holidays
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Identification
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Case & Dial
Movement & Bracelet
Special Features
- Buckle Clasp
- Date
- Moon Phase
- Weekday
- Month Display
- Year Display
- Perpetual Calendar
Description
Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus Chronograph (Ref. 166.7.80) – Golden Elegance of the 90s
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus with the reference 166.7.80 from the year 1991 comes from a collection that is now considered a hidden gem among collectors. While the Reverso is the brand's rectangular icon, the Odysseus was designed as a luxurious, round alternative. Made from solid 18-carat Yellow Gold, it embodies classic watchmaking art in an era of change.
Classic Design with Sophistication
The case impresses with its flowing shapes and distinctive, stepped lugs that give the watch architectural depth. The dial is a prime example of attention to detail:
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Enamel Look: The bright white dial often appears like fine porcelain.
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Golden Accents: The applied indices and delicate hands made of Yellow Gold perfectly harmonize with the case.
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Triple Calendar: Despite the Chronograph function, the Odysseus often offers a harmonious integration of Date, Weekday, and month, making it a highly complex companion.
The "Mecha-Quartz" Caliber 630
Technically, this watch is a technical curiosity and a testament to JLC's innovative power. It houses the Caliber 630, a so-called Mecha-Quartz movement.
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The Best of Both Worlds: While timekeeping is controlled by the precision of a quartz oscillator, the Chronograph mechanism is purely mechanical.
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Tactile Feel: When operating the pushers, the watch feels like a purely mechanical Chronograph – including the crisp pressure point and immediate resetting of the hands.
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Slim Construction: This hybrid technology allowed Jaeger-LeCoultre to build a highly complicated watch extremely flat and elegant.
Exclusivity and Wearing Comfort
With a diameter of about 34–35 mm, the Odysseus corresponds to the classic dress watch ideal of the early 90s. It appears extremely distinguished on the wrist and less sporty than modern Chronographs. Usually worn on a fine leather strap with the original JLC clasp, the reference 166.7.80 is a statement for connoisseurs who seek something special and appreciate the technical finesse of the Mecha-Quartz era.
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