When it comes to aesthetics, for some collectors topping the chart of the Jaeger-LeCoultre's special vintage wristwatches is the exquisite LeCoultre 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.

The Galaxy is the only watch in the world which has some of the examples signed outwardly by both LeCoultre and Vacheron & (Vacheron & Constantin and Jeager-LeCoultre shared the same distributorship in the U.S.).

This reference has both a version that its outwardly signed and a version that is outwardly unsigned. As you can see this is the unsigned version, and it is otherwise identical to the signed version. The only difference between the two is the presence or absence of a signature.

This fine Mysterieuse presents in pleasing original condition. The only replacement part is the winding crown. It is the much more uncommon black dial version...the vast majority of these watches have a silver dial.

Its case presents in excellent condition. It is scratch-free with only light signs of previous polishing, and the rhodium plating is fully intact.

Its untouched original dial presents in excellent condition with only light aging. Its original acrylic disks are in mint condition, which is almost unheard of.

And its movement is very clean. Photos of the inside available upon request.

One of our Master Watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and fully serviced it. It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new JLC watch in our testing recording position.

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. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

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. We have serviced and restored many hundreds of LeCoultre watches from this era.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no.: 1,253,005
• Year made: c. 1958
• Model: Ref. 615-208
• Function: Mystery Time (hours and minutes)
• 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, 615-208, case number 48695
• Case condition: Presents in excellent condition. It is scratch-free with only light signs of previous polishing, and the rhodium plating is fully intact.
• Dimensions: 33.3mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Black, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', original and untouched, excellent condition with only light aging. Its original acrylic disks are in mint condition, which is almost unheard of.
• Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold
• Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cal. K480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
• Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, K480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Bands: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 17mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition. Please inquire if you would like a mineral glass one.
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and fully serviced it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new JLC watch in our testing recording position.
• Warranty: 1-year 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. We have serviced and restored many hundreds of LeCoultre watches from this era.
• 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