During the latter half of the 1950's in the era of the '57 Chevy and the Cadillac fin, Jaeger-LeCoultre made avante garde wristwatches for the U.S. market. Embodying distinctive design from the period, they are funky and original, yet elegant enough to be worn on the wrists of discriminating ladies and collectors.

Among the most interesting of these is the uncommon asymmetrical. Today's offering showcases this prime original example of the rarest version of these watches - one with Jaeger-LeCoultre factory diamond dial with full diamond indices.

We were fortunate to acquire this fine gentleman's watch in beautiful original condition. The condition of the case is better than almost any other we have owned. It is fully JLC / LeCoultre down to the hands and signed crown.

The case is just short of mint. The edges and the factory Florentine texturing are crisp - they have never been polished, and the original factory applied satin finish to the back is in gorgeous condition.

Its case gives us a bit of history about the watch. According to the presentation on the back it was gifted on Christmas Day, 1971.

Its untouched original dial shows only fairly light aging.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled its high grade LeCoultre caliber 438/CW movement down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock mineral glass crystal. It is very clean and running strongly.

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. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

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.

Don't miss the chance to own a prime original example of a watch that unites the worlds of art and horology as both a noteworthy 1950's design and a high-grade timepiece.

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
Date gifted: Dec. 25, 1971
Serial no.: 1,49x,xxx
Model: Ref. 2406
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 14K white gold
Dimensions: 28mm wide at its widest point, 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
Case Markings (outside): 14K KARAT GOLD
Case Condition: The condition of the case is better than almost any other we have owned. It is just short of mint showing only light wear. The edges and the factory Florentine texturing are crisp - they have never been polished, and the original factory applied satin finish to the back is in gorgeous condition.
Dial: Bright and beautiful, silver, diamond markers at all hours except in the seconds dial, each with factory-set high quality round diamonds, signed LeCoultre, original and untouched, shows only fairly light aging
Hands: White gold, original, "epees"
Movement type: Caliber 438/CW, manually wound, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring
Movement markings: LeCoultre Co. Swiss, 17 jewels, 438/CW
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled its high grade LeCoultre caliber 438/CW movement down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock mineral glass crystal. It is very clean and running strongly.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 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.
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

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