Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design.

This commitment to stylistic excellence produced a number of exquisitely sculpted watches (like the Reverso), and the company's tradition for beautiful design continued to show-up in certain models of their later American market watches like this knot lug watch, one of our favorite vintage LeCoultre dress watch designs.

The knot lug LeCoultre showcased in today's offering exhibits the style and precision one expects from the 'Grande Maison'.

Its sculpted solid 14K gold case is better than near mint. Note that it has been meticulously detailed since the photos were taken and is now very clean.

Its dial is a vintage restoration. And Its movement is clean.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new mineral glass crystal to give the widest view possible of its beautiful face.

Please inquire if you would like photos of the inside.

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 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, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no: 463,763
• Year made: c. 1947
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case condition: Better than near mint with light signs of polishing to the back. Note that it has been meticulously detailed since the photos were taken and is now very clean.
• Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold dart applique markers and radial Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh professional restoration.
• Hands: Original, gold, faceted dauphines
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 17 Jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Genuine crocodile fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• 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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide