At 35.5mm in diameter not including the crown and 45mm long, this big beauty fills out the wrist in a way most dress watches from the era don't. And its oversized dial makes it wear even larger.
With a classic silver "Explorer" style 3,6,9 dial, very elegant yellow gold tear drop case, and superior caliber 12.5 lignes P450/4 movement with shock resistance, its showcases the quality and gorgeous design one expects from JLC. The 12.5 ebauche served as the basis for JLC's esteemed first triple-date calendar watches and powered examples of the company's rugged W.W.W. military watches.
It is a fully European version JLC down to its dial and hands.
Its large original 18K gold case is in excellent condition. It has not been recently polished - please inquire if you would like a light touch up polishing done.
Its dial is bright and attractive, restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America. And its high-grade handwound JLC movement is keeping very accurate time.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. We have also installed a new mineral glass crystal just like the original so the indices aren't partially covered.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 382,918
- Year built: c. 1946
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Solid 18K rose gold
- Case markings (inside): LeCoultre Pine Tree stamp, 18K
- Case markings (outside): 400,906A
- Case condition: Excellent condition with a short crease in back. Light wear where the case opens on left side. Hallmarks are crisp. Not recently polished - please inquire if you would like a light touch up polishing done. Presents very nicely on the wrist.
- Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (excluding crown), 45mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, gold applied dart and Arabic indices, bright and attractive, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, gold, faceted dauphines
- Movement type: P450/4 Jaeger-LeCoultre, manually wound, gilt plated, fausses cotes decoration, beveled case back side edges, Parachoc shock resistance
- Movement markings: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, P450/4
- Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 17mm
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced by C.O.T.: Yes, one of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is running very accurately.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
