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

It has just finished a full professional year-long restoration. The sculpted solid 14K gold case is very good condition with fairly light wear. The dial is has been well-restored. And the movement is quite pristine.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock crystal.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Italian leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no: 604,397
• Year made: 1949
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (inside): LeCoutre, 14K, 37603 - there are several hand-engraved watchmaker's markings showing a service history.
• Case condition: Very good condition with fairly light wear and signs of polishing
• Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold dart applique markers and radial Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, bright and clean, well-restored
• Hands: Gold, period correct replacements in an "epee" style rather than a "dauphine" style
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 17 Jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Italian leather, remborde, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, correct, new-old-stock. Please inquire if you would like a mineral crystal installed.
• Serviced by C.O.T.: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
• 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