{"product_id":"1949-jaeger-lecoultre-vintage-mens-triple-date-moon-phase-calendar-watch-10k-gold-filled-5","title":"1949 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Triple Date Moon Phase Calendar Watch - 10K Gold Filled","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company only produced 5,000 examples of the movement. 500 were for the European market, and the remaining 4,500 made for the U.S. market and were split between this more common round cased version and the less common small rectangular cased one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday's offering showcases one of these very desirable watches. We were fortunate to acquire it in original condition down to the dial, hour and minute hands, and even winding crown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts full size, attractive case is in excellent condition, nicer than many with only light wear and light gold wear through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts silver dial with its cut outs for displaying the month, day, and moonphase, is original and untouched and has developed a slight tropical finish giving it a true vintage look. And its unusual, rectangular, highly-complicated Jaeger-LeCoultre movement is clean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing the escape wheel with a new correct one, correcting a previous incorrect adjustment to the moonphase, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $1995 value).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 60 years, all calendar functions work correctly. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour 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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComplicated LeCoultre watches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Jaeger-LeCoultre \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland, made for the U.S. market\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 6xx,xxx\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Triple Date Calendar with Moon Phase \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Day, Date, Month, Moon Phases, Subsidiary Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 10K gold filled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase markings (outside):\u003c\/b\u003e 10K Gold Filled D \u0026amp; A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e Cased and timed in U.S.A. by LeCoultre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent condition, nicer than many with only light wear and light gold wear through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-tone silver, gold applique Arabic indexes, blue outer date track, apertures for day, date, month, and moon phases, subdials in English, original and untouched\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original hour and minute, gold, \"batons\", likely period seconds hand, red arrow-tipped silver date hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Cal. 486\/AW, tonneau shaped, rhodium plated, \"fausses côtes\" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e LeCoultre, Swiss, 486\/AW \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Java lizard, remborde, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 16mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing the escape wheel with a new correct one, correcting a previous incorrect adjustment to the moonphase, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $1995 value).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger-LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43431743750233,"sku":"10500","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1178695722_o.jpg?v=1781363330","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1949-jaeger-lecoultre-vintage-mens-triple-date-moon-phase-calendar-watch-10k-gold-filled-5","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}