Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k Rose Railroad, 1950s - Mid-Century Perfection

The 1940s and 1950s marked the golden era of classic dress watches — a time when elegance met engineering in its purest form. This Jaeger-LeCoultre from the 1950s is a masterclass in refined restraint and horological artistry.

Crafted in 18k rose gold, the case features subtle, slightly downturned lugs and a warm glow that contrasts beautifully with the soft cream dial. A railroad minute track encircles the dial for balanced visual structure, while the gentle pie-pan profile and aged patina speak to decades of quiet, dignified aging.

Inside, the manual-wind Caliber P450/4C beats with steady reliability — a hallmark of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s engineering excellence. It's not just a timekeeper — it’s a time capsule.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched cream colored dial in very good condition
• original hands & crown
• some very slight patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• dark brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• GOLDAMMER rose gold plated buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing almost no traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
• 35 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9.5 mm thick
• year: 1950s
• total weight: 39 g

MOVEMENT:

• Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. P450/4C - manual wind 
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 10/2025
• +25 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1236