The 1940s and 1950s are often considered to be the climax of dress watches. During this time, 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 overall dial configuration, golden leaf hands and unique developed rusty patina making it a true eye-catcher.

 

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

 

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
• 33 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs) / 11.5 mm thick
• year: 1950s
  
• total weight: 39 g

MOVEMENT:

• Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. 476 - automatic bumper 
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 01/2025
• -15 sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

• original never touched rusty red two tone dial in great condition
• original hands and mushroom crown
• beautiful and evenly developed patina all over the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• comes with red aftermarket leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 3.6 mm thick
• comes with stainless steel aftermarket buckle
  

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #852