Today's offering showcases this very handsome and classic gents Jeager-LeCoultre in 18K gold that presents in gorgeous condition.

With a classic salmon "Explorer" style 3, 6, 9 dial, very elegant gold case with wonderful extra-long lobed lugs, and superior handwound movement with subsidiary seconds, its showcases the quality and gorgeous design one expects from JLC.

A mens midsize, it is well suited for someone who doesn't have a large wrist. It is fully JLC made for the South American market with all of its original parts. Its dial has been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America.

When we acquired the watch at offering from South America, it was sold as new-old-stock that had never been retailed and with its original tags. While our opinion is that the watch isn't true new-old-stock, it presents in beautiful condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

Its 18K rose gold case is mint and closes perfectly tightly. It doesn't even have the slightest marks from previous opening as one will almost always find on a case of this construction. Its expertly restored dial perfectly complements the case. And its gilt finished high-grade handwound JLC movement is clean and keeping very accurate time. Photos of the inside available upon request.

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.

Accompanying the watch are what we were told are its original tags.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 414,907
• Year built: c. 1947
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Solid 18K rose gold
• Case markings (inside): Case no. 553,300, 18K (it looks to be an unsigned original contract case)
• Case condition: Mint and closes perfectly tightly. It doesn't even have the slightest marks from previous opening as one will almost always find on a case of this construction.
• Dimensions: 30.3mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Salmon, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, rose gold applied dart and Arabic indices, outer minute/seconds track, expertly restored
• Hands: Original, rose gold, faceted dauphines
• Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, manually wound, gilt plated, fausses cotes decoration, index regulator
• Movement markings: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal type: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Serviced by C.O.T.: Yes, 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. It is running very accurately.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
• 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