In 1949, Jaeger-LeCoultre released to the world its first complicated rectangular movement powered watch featuring an astronomic readout. Unusual even by today's standards in its complications fitted into a small rectangular movement, it could display the month, date, and day of the week along with the phases of the moon. It is a display of amazing precision that can be worn everyday.

Today's offering showcases one of these very desirable watches with its original box. The parts of the watch are all original down to all hands and the winding crown.

The full size, attractive case is in better than near mint condition. The silver dial with its cutouts for displaying the month, day, and moonphase, is an older restoration. And the unusual, rectangular, highly-complicated Jaeger-LeCoultre movement is very clean.

We have fully serviced this masterpiece. After 60 years, it continues to keep perfect time, running within a few seconds per day and all calender functions work just as they should.

Included with the purchase is a full one-year international warranty, a Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.

Complicated LeCoultre watches:
Usually when things are complicated, it means more stress, more work, and more effort, but in the end, it's worth it. The same holds true for vintage wristwatches, where gifted artisans and engineers from years gone by labored months and years to create complicated timepieces that transcend art and talent. When it comes to vintage wristwatches, the highest realms of respect and value are reserved for these watches that do much more than merely tell time.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Year built: c.1949
• Serial no.: 630,737
• Model: Triple Date Calendar with Moon Phase
• Case material: 10K gold filled
• Case markings (outside): 10K Gold Filled D & A
• Case markings (inside): Cased and timed in U.S.A. by LeCoultre, 352743
• Case condition: Better than near mint condition with light scratches and wear. No wear through of the gold.
• Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold applique Arabic indexes, blue outer date track, apertures for day, date, month, and moon phases, subdials in English, restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration.
• Hands: Original, gold, dauphine with arrow-tipped silver date hand, excellent condition
• Movement type: Cal. 486/AW, tonneau shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 486/AW
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
• Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Running extremely accurately.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Original 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