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.

Today's offering showcases this very fine Mysterieuse in gorgeous all-original condition.

We've owned many of these watches and have several in stock right now, and its case is one of the nicest we've ever had.

It has slight wear on the back and a few marks on the side from previous opening by a watchmaker. Otherwise it is very close to mint. The lugs appear to have never been polished and the lines are perfectly crisp. The worst spot of wear is from the watchmaker - the watch itself appears to have been worn little and spent most of its life safely stored away.

Its original dial is untouched and just short of perfect mint.

One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very fine handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement, which is quite pristine. It is running true.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard 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.: 1,168,346
• Year made: c. 1957
• Model: Ref. 182
• 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, 182, 842882
• Case condition: Very pleasing condition. It has slight wear on the back and a few marks on the side from previous opening by a watchmaker. Otherwise it is very close to mint. The lugs appear to have never been polished and the lines are perfectly crisp. The worst spot of wear is from the watchmaker - the watch itself appears to have been worn little and spent most of its life safely stored away.
• Dimensions: 33.3mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: White, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', original and untouched, just short of perfect mint
• Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold
• Movement type: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cal. 480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
• Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, 480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Genuine Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal: Mineral glass, like new
• Serviced by C.O.T.: One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very fine handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement, which is near pristine. It is running true.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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