Jaeger-LeCoultre Lucky 13

About this reference

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Lucky 13, reference 3027, was produced during the early 1960s and is no longer in production. This reference is characterized by its 14k yellow gold case and a unique dial configuration where every hour marker is represented by the number 13. It houses the manual-wind Caliber 818/2, a movement frequently utilized by the brand during this era for its slim profile. Collectors value the reference for its rarity and its historical association with the Anti-Superstition Society of Chicago, which commissioned the design to challenge common phobias. On the secondary market, these watches typically trade in the $10,000 to $20,000 range depending on condition. A notable example was gifted to United States Senator John Glenn by the Anti-Superstition Society following his 1962 orbital flight, and this specific piece sold at auction in 2019 for $12,500.