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 make it wear even larger.
With a classic silver "Explorer" style 3,6,9 dial, very elegant rose 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 fully a European version JLC down to its dial and hands.
It large original 18K gold case is just short of mint. Its dial is bright and attractive, previously nicely restored. 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.: 431,480
- Year built: c. 1947
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Solid 18K rose gold
- Case markings (inside): LeCoultre Pine Tree stamp, 18K
- Case markings (outside): 355,924A
- Case condition: Just short of mint. Light wear where the case opens on left side. Hallmarks are crisp. Presents as mint on the wrist.
- Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (excluding crown), 45mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, rose gold applied dart and Arabic indices, recessed seconds dials, bright and attractive, previous nicely restored
- Hands: Original, rose gold, facteted 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
