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Jaeger DuoPlan Tank Back Winder 18k Yellow Gold from 1940s

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Jaeger DuoPlan Tank Back Winder 18k Yellow Gold from 1940sJaeger LeCoultre DuoPlan Tank 18K Yellow GoldCirca 1930s1940s A remarkable and highly distinctive creation from Jaeger LeCoultres early technical golden age, this Jaeger DuoPlan Tank is a fascinating blend of innovative movement architecture and refined Art Deco design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and produced during the late 1930s to 1940s, this watch stands out not only for its elegant Tank style case, but also for its exceptionally rare and

Jaeger-LeCoultre DuoPlan “Tank” – 18K Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s–1940s

A remarkable and highly distinctive creation from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s early technical golden age, this Jaeger DuoPlan Tank is a fascinating blend of innovative movement architecture and refined Art Deco design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and produced during the late 1930s to 1940s, this watch stands out not only for its elegant Tank-style case, but also for its exceptionally rare and ingenious DuoPlan movement.

Large, architectural, and technically daring for its time, this is a true connoisseur’s vintage Jaeger.

The Case – Art Deco Proportions, Unusually Large for the Era

The 18K yellow gold case measures 22 × 35 mm, making it notably large for a watch of this period—particularly for the 1930s and 1940s, when most rectangular watches were significantly smaller. The elongated Tank-style silhouette gives the watch strong wrist presence while remaining elegant and balanced.

The case is fitted with its original gold crown, a highly desirable detail that reinforces the watch’s originality. The overall design is pure Art Deco, with clean lines and refined proportions that reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of the era.

A mineral glass crystal protects the dial, remaining faithful to the watch’s vintage character.

The Dial – Classic Elegance

The watch features a white dial, most likely restored at some point in its life—mentioned with full transparency. The restoration has been executed in a tasteful and period-correct manner, preserving the watch’s vintage charm and legibility.

Complementing the dial are beautiful blue steel hands, adding contrast and a touch of color that enhances the overall elegance of the piece.

The Movement – The Legendary DuoPlan

At the heart of this watch is the famed Jaeger-LeCoultre DuoPlan movement, one of the most interesting and technically inventive calibres of its time. Wound from the back, the DuoPlan features a two-level construction, stacking components vertically rather than spreading them horizontally.

This ingenious architecture allowed Jaeger-LeCoultre to create slim yet mechanically robust movements, and it is precisely this dual-layer design that gives the movement its name: DuoPlan, meaning “two levels.”

Highly complex and far less common than traditional calibres, DuoPlan movements are increasingly rare today and highly sought after by collectors who appreciate early horological innovation.

Strap – Handcrafted Refinement

The watch is fitted with a handmade leather strap from Belgium, offering comfort and a refined finishing touch that complements the watch’s vintage aesthetic.

Key Details

  • Model: Jaeger-LeCoultre DuoPlan Tank

  • Era: Circa 1930s–1940s

  • Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold

  • Case Size: 22 × 35 mm

  • Dial: White (likely restored)

  • Hands: Blue Steel

  • Crystal: Mineral Glass

  • Crown: Original Gold Crown

  • Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre DuoPlan, Manual Wind (Back Winder)

  • Strap: Handmade Leather Strap (Belgium)

  • Condition: Excellent vintage presence, honest and well preserved

Why This Watch?

This Jaeger DuoPlan Tank is special on multiple levels: a rare and technically fascinating movement, an unusually large case for its era, and the timeless elegance of Art Deco design in solid gold.

The DuoPlan calibre alone makes this watch a standout, representing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s pioneering spirit and mechanical ingenuity during the early 20th century. Combined with its strong proportions and refined aesthetics, this is a stunning and rare vintage Jaeger, perfectly suited for collectors seeking something truly distinctive and historically significant.

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David Dorrell
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Seems durable and well made.
Review of Interactive Crinkle Duck Dog Toy – No Stuffing Plush Squeaky Pet Toy (14"x8"), Tear-Resistant Reinforced Stitching, Odor-Free Chew Toy, Keeps Them Busy for Small, Medium & Large Dogs Brand: PawBang My little dog loves toys. She is very smart and loves to play either alone or with me. I would toss the toy and she will get it and fling it around, or fetch it back. This toy works fine. It has a squeaker that she can find and work, or I can push to catch her interest. The toy seems safe for dogs, does not have fluff fill, which an active chewer will work to get at and then scatter all over. This has crinkly filler that sounds and feels sort of like cellophane plastic. She has not shown too much interest in this toy yet, her favorite toys are heavy round type with a piece of cloth or “handle” she can grip in her teeth and fling, but that is not to say this toy wouldn’t attract another dog or attract her at a later date. They all seem to have certain favorites they gravitate to. The toy seems well made and durable.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
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Mark
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Dog and dog parent approved!
If you are tired of typical stuffed toys being ripped apart by your best friend, and then having to pick up the stuffing and/or squeaker parts, then you will appreciate this crinkle duck toy. The toy itself is 14 inches long, 8 inches wide, and relatively flat. It is filled with a material that crackles (similar to crumpling up a plastic bag) when played with by your dog. It is rather sturdy and easy to throw. When shown to my puppy, who is 7 months old and likes to rip the stuffing out of anything he can, he took it and ran. This toy provided him with the entertainment that he enjoys and, best of all, no stuffing to be found! While I cannot say your dog will not destroy this toy, my pup has been enjoying it without it ripping for a while now and I am happy that he is happy with the toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
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Jeddy 3
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Dog enjoys the durability and crinkling and I love the lack of stuffing
My miniature poodle was pretty excited about this toy. It has almost everything he loves in a toy: A squeaker, parts sticking out (wings and feet on this toy), a good size so he can shake it violently as if it were prey, and strong stitching so we can play tug o'war with him. He enjoyed the novelty of the crinkling, but ultimately he still seems to slightly prefer the stuffed toys, because there's just more to do as he rips them apart and makes a huge, gross mess of fluffy stuffing on the floor. 4 stars from the dog. For me? Five stars. Because it's tough, so I think it'll last a long time (has already lasted through many tug o'wars), and I don't worry about mess or potential accidental swallowing of polyester fluff-stuffing. So I'll round my rating up to 5.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
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Adam S.
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Highly recommend! My dog loved it!
My dog absolutely loves this toy! She is a big fan of that crinkle sound some toys make and the head of the duck has a little squeaker! My dog is 23lbs for reference so you guys can get an idea as to how large the dog toy is. I just played a some soft fetch with her in the house as well as tug of war and she is not prancing around with the cute duck in her mouth 🥲
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2026
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Scientific Baking
New York, US
★★★★★ 4
Our dogs really like this toy
What a fun toy for our two dogs. It has a squeaker in the head, and the body makes a crinkle sound I think we will probably have to buy another one so that both dogs will have their own. We have discovered that dog toys with both a squeaker and crinkle become favorites of our dogs. Squeaking this toy several times bought both of our dogs running from the opposite side of the house. The duck dog chew toy is a bright yellow. It lays mostly flat. Even though our dogs are little, about 12 pounds each, they can easily carry this toy around. It is light enough and also large enough to work for any size of dog.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026

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