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'.

It has all of its original parts and presents beautifully.

Its sculpted solid 14K gold case presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing.

Its dial shows fairly light signs of aging. If you would like it expertly restored, please inquire.

One of our Master Watchmakers spent much effort breathing life again into the mechanical parts of the watch, so that it now runs very well (restoration value $995).

We have also timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a leather 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 and a full-page 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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands which includes JLC, Cartier, and others. We have serviced/restored hundreds of vintage LeCoultre watches.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no: 573,210
• Year made: c. 1949
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing
• Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Black, gold dart applique markers and radial Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, fairly light aging. Please inquire if you would like the dial expertly restored
• Hands: Original, gold faceted "dauphines"
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 17 Jewels, 480/CW, 573,210
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, short size, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, colors and lengths. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time.
• 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 and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands which includes JLC, Cartier, and others. We have serviced/restored hundreds of vintage LeCoultre watches.
• 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