Today's offering showcases this very fine and original Master Mariner with original box and booklet.

Designed for energetic men, the Master Mariner possessed the qualities of a timepiece demanded by men accustomed to taking action - it is rugged, elegant, waterproof, self-winding and exceptionally accurate, yet housed in a case that is timelessly classic and elegant.

We were fortunate to acquire this Master Mariner in such beautiful original condition. The classic and attractive one-piece gold case is near mint. The original "cross-hair" silver dial is just short of perfect mint. And the high-grade, automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre movement is running strong.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.

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 and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Jaeger-LeCoultre
At the beginning of modern watchmaking is Jaeger-LeCoultre, the esteemed watch firm created and built by Antoine LeCoultre, whose tireless commitment to quality and innovation launched the advancement of fine timepieces as we know them. As a true 'manufacture of timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre, perhaps more than any other watchmaker, sets the standard for luxury watchmaking.

The company's workmanship is so respected that nearly all of the world's top watch firms including Patek Philippe used Jaeger-LeCoultre movements to power their wristwatches.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Year sold: 1961
• Model: Master Mariner, Ref. 3035
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Power Reserve
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (outside): 14K GOLD, opening instructions, Twenty Years Service, XLO, Detroit, July 17, 1961, G. Samuel Yordy
• Case markings (inside): Cased and timed in USA by LeCoultre, 14K, ref. 3035
• Case condition: Better than near mint with very light signs of the back being polished
• Dimensions: 33.5mm wide (excluding crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, black painted baton indexes, cross hair design, signed LeCoultre and Master Mariner, original, just short of perfect mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold 'batons'
• Movement type: High-grade, JLC caliber 880, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, index regulator
• Movement markings: K880, 17 Jewels, Swiss, LeCoultre
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, domed, excellent 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
• 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