The 1940s and 1950s are often considered to be the climax of dress watches. During this time, the manually-wound movements reached a new level of maturity in terms of reliability, precision and dimensions.

 

The functional perfection of this Jaeger-LeCoultre is no surprise; it achieves an astounding degree of elegance and precision, all in one timepiece. The 37 mm oversize stainless steel case with thin lugs, cream dial and rose gold sword hands and hour markers complement each other beautifully. This watch is perfection.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use
• 3- body 18k stainless steel case with snap-on case back
• professionally polished to JLC Factory specifications
• 37 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)
• year: 1940s
  

MOVEMENT:

• Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. P478 C - manual wind 
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 09/2022
• -9sec/d / 250°

DIAL:

• original never touched cream dial in good condition
• original hands, dial and crown
• slight and evenly placed patina throughout the dial