When it comes to aesthetics, for some collectors topping the chart of the Jaeger-LeCoultre's special vintage wristwatches is the exquisite LeCoultre/Vacheron & Constantin Galaxy Mystery Dial.

Named after the way the hour marker mysteriously floats around the dial, seemingly unattached to the rest of the watch yet keeping perfect time, these exceptional wristwatches captivate the imagination.

Adding to its collector rarity, the Galaxy is the only watch in the world signed outwardly by both LeCoultre and Vacheron & Constantin (Vacheron & Constantin and Jeager-LeCoultre shared the same distributorship in the U.S.).

Today's offering showcases this Mysterieuse in beautiful condition from the original owner's family. Please inquire if you would like us to email you the details we received from the family. It is a family heirloom being sold to in order to fund the purchase of a watch that was stolen from the current patriarch.

We have owned dozens of these - it is an especially nice example.

Its case presents in just short of mint condition with only a few light surface scratches and light wear. It has never been polished at all - its lines are extremely crisp.

Its dial is bright and clean, showing very little aging. And both of its disks are perfectly free of cracks or hairlines, as are common with these.

The family informed us that they had recently had it serviced. The movement is near pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request.

We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, it comes equipped with crocodile strap in excellent condition making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a 90-day C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
Year built: c. second half of 1950's
Model: LeCoultre/Vacheron & Constantin Galaxy Mystery Dial, ref. 727-722-103D
Function: Mystery Time
Case material: 14K white gold
Case markings (outside): Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Watches, Inc. (C), 14K Gold
Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 03107
Case condition:  Its case presents in just short of mint condition with only a few light surface scratches and light wear. It has never been polished at all - its lines are extremely crisp.
Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 41.4mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', very clean and bright with only very slight slighest aging
Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold
Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cal. 480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, 480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
Jewels: 17 rubies
Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, excellent condition
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: The family informed us that they had recently had it serviced. The movement is near pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 90-day international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont Group whose brands include Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, and others.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
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