LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern

Creator: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Case Material: 18k Gold
Movement: Manual Wind
Style: Modernist
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: 1940s / 50s
Condition: Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.


FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940s
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 21mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Backwinding
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers / Solid Gold Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. Yellow Gold Bracelet / Length 6 1/2 Inches or 16cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is one of the rarest examples of a LeCoultre ladies watch we have ever seen. Exceptional workmanship exemplifies this legendary house. The bracelet is entirely hand constructed in 18Kt. Yellow Gold. The movement is their legendary "backwinding" leaving a clean profile and no crown extruding on the side. The watch has a wonderful and practical catch on it so you will never lose this watch. We have just given it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it keeps dependable time and can worn for all type of occasions.
The history of Jaeger-LeCoultre dates back to 1833, when Antoine LeCoultre founded a small watchmaking workshop in the Vallee de Joux, Switzerland. LeCoultre was a brilliant inventor and craftsman, and his workshop quickly became known for its high-quality timepieces.
In 1844, LeCoultre invented the millionometer, a precision instrument that could measure to the micron. This invention revolutionized the watchmaking industry, allowing for the creation of more accurate and complex movements.
In 1851, LeCoultre was awarded a gold medal for his calibres and inventions at the Great Exhibition in London. This international recognition helped to solidify Jaeger-LeCoultres reputation as one of the leading watchmaking companies in the world.
Over the next century, Jaeger-LeCoultre continued to innovate and create new and groundbreaking timepieces. In 1928, the company introduced the Atmos clock, a clock that runs on changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. This remarkable invention was unlike anything that had ever been seen before. It was a close as "perpetual motion" as there ever was.
In 1931, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the Reverso watch, a watch with a reversible case that could be flipped over to protect the dial from damage. The Reverso quickly became a popular choice for polo players and other athletes, and it remains one of Jaeger-LeCoultres most iconic watches today.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has also made significant contributions to the field of horological complications. In 1937, the company introduced the Calibre 101, the smallest mechanical movement in the world. This movement is still used in some of Jaeger-LeCoultres most exquisite watches today.
In recent years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has continued to push the boundaries of watchmaking innovation. In 2013, the company introduced the Master Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon, the worlds thinnest minute repeater with a flying tourbillon.
LeColtre is renowned for their styling as well and created many of the iconic models for Cartier. In fact many LeCoultre watches have been sold under the Cartier label as well. You cannot find a more historical and elegant watch than LeCoultre.

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