Among the most interesting of these is the uncommon asymmetrical. Today's offering showcases a prime example of the rarest version of these watches - one with Jaeger-LeCoultre factory diamond dial.
We were fortunate to acquire this fine gentleman's watch in beautiful condition. It is fully JLC / LeCoultre down to the hands and signed crown.
The case is better than near mint. The edges and the factory Florentine texturing are crisp - it has never been polished. The dial shows only the slightest aging.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled the high grade LeCoultre caliber K480 movement down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is near pristine.
We have also sourced and installed a special new-old-stock quad-faceted crystal like the watch original had.
Note that it is because of the crystal facets that the dial wording shows the way it does in the photographs.
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.
Don't miss the chance to own 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
- Year built: c. 1965
- Serial no.: 1,652,176
- 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 GOLD, Happy 25th Love Helen 9-8-65
- Case condition: Just short of mint with light wear/hairlines. The edges and the factory Florentine texturing are crisp - it has never been polished.
- Dial: Bright and beautiful, silver, diamond markers at 3, 9, and 12 each with three original factory-set high quality round diamonds, black painted baton indexes
- Hands: White gold, "batons"
- Movement type: Caliber K480, 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, K480
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: 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.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, new-old-stock, quad-faceted crystal like the watch originally had.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is quite pristine.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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
