{"product_id":"1947-jaeger-lecoultre-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-beautiful-case-14k-gold-5","title":"1947 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold","description":"Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe knot lug LeCoultre showcased in today's auction exhibits the style and precision one expects from the 'Grande Maison'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt presents in pleasing condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts sculpted solid 14K gold case has fairly light remnants of wear on the back from a previously installed band - otherwise it presents as scratch-free with signs of previous polishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts silver dial was just restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd its high-grade movement looks is very clean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBesides the dial restoration, one of our Master watchmakers has fully serviced the watch and restored the movement which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, tightening the cannon pinion, reassembling and lubricating the movement, putting the balance in better beat, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time. Note the numerous hand-engraved markings on the inside of the case back showing a very extensive service history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new genuine alligator leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Jaeger-LeCoultre \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland, made for the U.S. market\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no:\u003c\/b\u003e 464,129\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear made:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1947\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 14K gold \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Has fairly light remnants of wear on the back from a previously installed band - otherwise it presents as scratch-free with signs of previous polishing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e LeCoultre, 14K, 35138 - note the numerous hand-engraved markings on the inside of the case back showing a very extensive service history.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 39.5mm long lug tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver, gold dart applique markers and radial Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, expertly restored\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold, faceted \"dauphines\", period replacements \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e LeCoultre, Swiss, 17 Jewels, 9RO, 464,129\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 rubies \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeat frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e 18,000 BPH \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Alligator leather, fully stitched, , 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 16mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e Besides the dial restoration, one of our Master watchmakers has fully serviced the watch and restored the movement which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, tightening the cannon pinion, reassembling and lubricating the movement, putting the balance in better beat, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.  It is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time. Note the numerous hand-engraved markings on the inside of the case back showing a very extensive service history.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jaeger-LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088816046169,"sku":"10360","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1175087767_o.jpg?v=1771677206","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1947-jaeger-lecoultre-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-beautiful-case-14k-gold-5","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}