When it comes to aesthetics, for some collectors topping the chart of the Jaeger-LeCoultre's special vintage wristwatches is the exquisite LeCoultre 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.

The Galaxy is the only watch in the world which has some of the examples signed outwardly by both LeCoultre and Vacheron & Constantin (Vacheron & Constantin and Jeager-LeCoultre shared the same distributorship in the U.S.).

This reference has both a version that its outwardly signed and a version that is outwardly unsigned. As you can see this is the unsigned version, and it is otherwise identical to the signed version. The only difference between the two is the presence or absence of a signature.

This fine Mysterieuse presents in pleasing condition. It is the much more uncommon black dial version...the vast majority of these watches have a silver dial.

The case presents in excellent condition . The dial presents nicely with light fading. And movement is very clean.

One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement. It is running very true, keeping time on par with a new JLC watch in our testing position.

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.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no.: 1,189,487
• Year made: c. 1957
• Model: Ref. 615-208
• Case material: 14K white gold
• Case markings (outside): Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Watches, Inc. (C), 14K Gold
• Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 615-208, case number 37794
• Case condition: Presents in pleasing condition. Previous polishing. Scratch-free with perfect rhodium finish.
• Dimensions: 33.3mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Black, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', presents nicely with slight natural fading and aging of the top finish and a light scuff ring on the underside of the plastic disk as is common with these
• Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold
• Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cal. K480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
• Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, K480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Bands: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 17mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition. Please inquire if you would like a mineral glass one.
• Serviced: Yes, one of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very true, keeping time on par with a new JLC watch in our testing position. 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.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• 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