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 pleasing all-original condition down to the original band and signed LeCoultre buckle!
Its lugs have wonderfully crisp unpolished lines. Its original dial is in excellent condition with only fairly mild aging. The disks are all original with one hairline.
The case back has one light pin prick indention on the back. On the wrist it presents as better than near mint.
One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is quite pristine and running strong and true.
For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it 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.
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Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
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Serial no.: 1,643,217
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Year made: c. 1964
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Model: Ref. 182
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Case material: 14K white gold
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Case markings (outside): Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Watches, Inc. (C), 14K Gold
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Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 182, 776697
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Case condition: Its lugs have wonderfully crisp unpolished lines. It has light wear. The case back has one light pin prick indention on the back. On the wrist it presents as better than near mint.
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Dimensions: 32.5mm wide (excluding crown), 36.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: White, signed LeCoultre, Galaxy mystery dial with 37 high quality diamonds set in white gold, 'floating disks', hairline on one disk visible at certain angles, original and untouched, main dial is excellent condition with light aging
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Hands: Original, mystery style, two (2) high quality diamonds set in white gold, one hairline
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Movement type: LeCoultre, Cal. 480/CW, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration
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Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, 480/CW, Seventeen (17) Jewels , Unadjusted
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Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
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Band: Original, JB Champion, OEM to the watch with original signed white tone LeCoultre buckle. The buckle is better than near mint and the band is very serviceable with only fairly mild signs of being worn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
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Width between lugs: 18mm
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Crystal: Mineral glass, like new
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Serviced: One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled its very find handwound movement down to the last screw and cleaned and it. It is quite pristine and running strong and true.
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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.
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Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
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Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
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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.