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 watch.

Serious connoisseurs will recognize the important wristwatch featured in today's offering as one of the rarest vintage shaped case dress models ever made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Named the "Mitchell", it is full of distinctive style and masculine panache.

From the classic and luxurious champagne dial to the gorgeous 14K case and high grade, hand-crafted movement, every piece of this special watch showcases the quality one would expect from the fine Swiss watchmaker.

We were fortunate to acquire it in such beautiful all-original condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice,

The case has stunningly crisp unpolished lines, and the back still strongly retains its original factory applied satin finish. This is a truly wonderful example of a rare "Mitchell", and by far the nicest all-original example that has passed through our halls.

Its 14K gold avant garde case is better than near mint with virtually no signs of ever being polished. Its untouched original dial with distinctive spun finish is just short of perfect mint. And its fine, handwound movement is very clean and running strong and true.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new 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, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

In thirteen years of specializing in rare LeCoultre dress watches, this is only the second Mitchell we have had - don't miss the opportunity to own a fine and very rare LeCoultre before it slips into someone's prized collection.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Year built: c. 1951
• Serial no.: It appears to be 738,370
• Model: The "Mitchell", made for the American market
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (outside): 14K GOLD
• Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed by LeCoultre
• Case condition: Better than near mint with virtually no signs of ever being polished. It has stunningly crisp unpolished lines, and the back still strongly retains its original factory applied satin finish. This is a truly wonderful example of a rare "Mitchell", and by far the nicest all-original example that has passed through our halls.
• Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Champagne with spun finish, signed LeCoultre, cross hair seconds dial, black painted batons and gold applique pyramidal markers, original and untouched, just short of perfect mint
• Hands: Original, gold, "epees"
• Movement type: Cal. 438 C/W, high quality, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, monometallic balance, index regulator
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 438/CW, Seventeen Jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal:  Acrylic, excellent condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. 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. We have serviced/restored hundreds of vintage LeCoultre watches.
• 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; 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