When it comes to aesthetics, for some collectors topping the chart of the Jaeger-LeCoultre's special vintage wristwatches is the exquisite LeCoultre/Vacheron & Constantin 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.
Adding to its collector rarity, the Galaxy is the only watch in the world signed outwardly by both LeCoultre and Vacheron & Constantin (Vacheron & Constantin and Jeager-LeCoultre shared the same distributorship in the U.S.).
Today's offering showcases this very fine Mysterieuse in gorgeous all-original condition.
We've owned many of these watches and have several in stock right now, and its case is one of the nicest we've ever had.
It has one short mark on the back and marks from previous opening by a less than ideal watchmaker in 1974. Otherwise it is mint - near perfect with only the slightest light hairlines hardly more than handling wear. It has never been polished and the lines are very crisp. The worst spot of wear is from the watchmaker - the watch appears to have hardly ever been worn and spent the last several decades safely stored away.
Its dial is original and untouched with only fairly mild natural aging.
Our watchmaker has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement. It is very clean and running true.
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.
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Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
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Serial no.: 1,345,022
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Year sold: 1959
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Model: Ref. 615-208
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Case material: 14K white gold
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Case markings (outside): Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Watches, Inc. (C), 14K Gold
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Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 615-208, case number 00677
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Case condition: Just short of mint condition. It has one short mark on the back and marks from previous opening by a less than ideal watchmaker in 1974. Otherwise it is mint - near perfect with only the slightest light hairlines hardly more than handling wear. It has never been polished and the lines are very crisp. The worst spot of wear is from the watchmaker - the watch appears to have hardly ever been worn and spent the last several decades safely stored away.
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Dimensions: 33.3mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: White, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', original and untouched
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Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold
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Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cal. K480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
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Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, K480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
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Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
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Bands: Genuine Teju lizard , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
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Width between lugs: 18mm
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Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
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Serviced by C.O.T.: Our watchmaker has freshly disassembled its very fine handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement. It is very clean and running very true.
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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.
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Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
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Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
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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.