Jaeger-LeCoultre, a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833 when he set up his eponymous workshop in Le Sentier, Switzerland. Antoine LeCoultre was a skilled craftsman and soon invented industry-leading precision tools that enabled LeCoultre to develop miniature watch components. LeCoultre is an industry insider’s favourite, admired for its technical prowess and commitment to advanced in-house watchmaking.
Since the beginning, LeCoultre has continuously renewed its creativity and inventiveness. Starting with the invention of industry-leading precision tools that enabled LeCoultre to develop miniature watch components. During 180 years, JLC has hundreds of inventions and patents, created more than 1200 calibers, its many contributions to watchmaking over the years include the smallest caliber ever made, the most complicated wristwatch and a near-perpetual movement, which today have earned it unique renown in the watchmaking industry.
Over time, JLC has provided movements for many major brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin. Its most famous creation, the Reverso, is widely considered one of the great watches of the twentieth century.
One of the greatest inventions, in 1847 when Antonie LeCoultre makes a revolutionary system: the crown winding system. It put away the need for a key to wind the watch and set it to time. A single lever crown serves these two purposes. This invention is still until today for almost all mechanical watches comprise this type of system. In 1851, at the Universal Exhibition in London, LeCoultre won a gold award for its innovative keyless winding system.
In 1903, LeCoultre answered French watchmaker, Edmond Jaeger’s industry-wide challenge to produce his slim-line movement designs. The result was the thinnest watch movement in the world and the start of a collaboration that would culminate in the birth of Jaeger-LeCoultre 30 years later.
Since 1833, LeCoultre has been making cutting edge movements and mechanical timepieces for men and women. Its most famous creation, the Reverso, is widely considered one of the great watches of the twentieth century.
LeCoultre Mystery Dial Wristwatch BOX & PAPERS!
“A demonstration of the creative artistry of LeCoultre – a dress watch for men.”
If you are looking around for pre-owned vintage watch, then a Jeager-LeCoultre is an excellent bet. It will be not just a vintage wristwatch, for sure it will be a great investment with one of the most veneered brand in luxury watches.
Made for the US market, this luxury timepiece is a unique vintage LeCoultre mystery dial wristwatch, reference 625-688A and dated from 1959. It comes in the original LeCoultre display box and LeCoultre Certificate of Particualrs and Guarantee.
It is a manual wind watch powered by an original LeCoultre movement caliber K480/CW, 17 jewels, unadjusted, Swiss made.
Super stunning, the original two-tone sunburst champagne dial that marks time with floating mystery hands. The dial is also signed with the LeCoultre name/logo.
It is cased in an elegant 33.3mm round 10K yellow gold filled case and fancy lugs design. Original Jaeger LeCoultre signed crown.
This watch comes on a vintage black two-piece leather strap, additionally a Kresiler mesh two-piece 10K yellow gold-filled top bracelet.
It is a very attractive looking wristwatch in LOVELY condition and running very well, keeps great time.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out!
Cased and Timed in the U.S.A. By LeCoultre 625-688A 603162
Measurements (mm): Case Diameter 33.3 Case Diameter w/Crown 34.8 Case Lug to Lug 39.3 Case Thickness 8.7 Lug Width 18 Band Width 18
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
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