Ados Triple Calendar | Steel & Green Leather

It is always a thrill to source clocks that stand the test of time, and this ‘Ados’ travel clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre is all the more exciting thanks to its rare green leather case. Transporting you back to the days of early international travel, it’s a welcome addition to any bedside table – whether you are at home or away.

Designed in the first half of the 20th centry at the height of the Art Deco movement, this ‘Ados’ triple-calendar travel clock sits neatly in its case while travelling, folding open to stand and display the time and date when you arrive at your destination.

The ‘Ados’ is considered a Jaeger-LeCoultre classic, originally created by Jaeger in the early Thirties before the brand merged with LeCoultre in 1937. This particular piece bears the full brand name. Unlike earlier models, this clock has an eight-day power reserve, indicated by the ‘8’ icon on the dial. Prior to this, models only had a two-day reserve.

illustration by Prints Harry X A Collected Man

The case is crafted from rich, forest green leather in a lizard print effect, while the clock is in stainless steel with a stylish black dial. The dial features a subtly brushed finish, painted Arabic numerals, which developed a beautiful patina, matching cathedral-style hands, a rectangular minute track, and the day, date and month feature below six o’clock in red.

Timeless in design and practical in function, the clock is manually wound, which can be operated through the crown at six o’clock. Within the crown, you’ll also find the button for the alarm setting. Simple to use and update whatever time zone you find yourself in, this once trusted travelling companion makes a stunning addition to your work desk or nightstand.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Jaeger-LeCoultre travel clock will be subject to 20% VAT.

This Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Calendar Travel Clock remains in a very impressive condition overall.

The patina is throughout consistent with age, particularly on the dial and hands. The dial remains intact, while the hands retain the original patina, apart from a small piece that has broken off the alarm hand.

The case shows minor scratches from wear, particularly where the case closes but apart from that, together with the lizard-print case, it remains in a remarkable condition.

This Ados travel clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre comes with a one-year warranty from A Collected Man.