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Absolutely gorgeous late 1940's LeCoultre solid 14k gold Powermatic dress watch with rare black dial, fancy horn style lugs and power reserve indicator, freshly serviced here at Meticulous and ready to wear! A beautifully designed timepiece in every way this watch pops off the wrist with its deep black, lightly aged, gilt printed dial and the red/white power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock. The baton style hands complete that late Art Deco dress look to perfection. Very hard to find in solid 14k yellow gold, the case is spectacular with its faceted, stylized horn shape lugs and measures 33mm in diameter. This watch was designed by Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland who exported the movement to America to be cased in a US made L&K case, then timed in their US factory as you can see by the signature inside the case back. A truly stunning and rare solid gold example of an early automatic watch with bumper style movement and power reserve indicator in wonderful, naturally aged vintage condition.
Circa: 1950's
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Dress
Case: Solid 14k yellow gold snap back case measuring 33mm in diameter excluding the crown with 18mm lug spacing fitted with a nicely matched simple black leather vintage strap with generic buckle. Stamped on the back 14k Gold L&K, then inside Cased And Timed In U.S.A. By LeCoultre, 14k Gold L&K with model number 2705. Excellent gently used condition with light surface wear consistent with age.
Dial: Wonderful original factory printed black dial with applied baton style markers say for the 12 just above the gold framed power-reserve indicator, signed LeCoultre Automatic, Swiss with gilt printed details. Wonderful lightly aged condition with some lighter spots throughout giving it that perfectly aged vintage feel. The baton style hands are also in excellent, lightly aged condition.
Movement: Jeager-LeCoultre calibre 481 bumper style automatic movement with power reserve indicator with an early balance protection shock system on the balance. Signed LeCoultre, Automatic, 17 Jewels, Unadjusted, Swiss, 481. Freshly served here at our Meticulous workshop, keeping excellent time with our full 1 year mechanical warranty.