Lecoultre American Art Deco watch in 18 karat yellow gold

Name: Lecoultre American Art Deco watch in 18 karat yellow gold
Brand: Sabiwatches
SKU: 1439
Price: 4800.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

1950 | Yellow gold | Manual | 33.0mm

€4.800,00

For decades, Jaeger-LeCoultre sold its watches in the United States under the simpler LeCoultre name. US import duties made it cheaper to ship movements, dials and hands from the Vallée de Joux and have the cases made locally, so American case makers got to work on designs that were often bolder than anything sold in Europe. Collectors now hunt down these US market pieces precisely for that freedom of style.

This one has an extra card to play: its case is 18k gold, when American-made LeCoultre cases were usually 14k or gold filled. It is a rare find. The round case is framed by sculpted, open lugs that look more like architecture than watchmaking. The silvered dial is just as carefully composed, with applied gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9, faceted gold markers, a beaded minute ring and a small seconds subdial at six, all read by slim gold hands. The watch is in excellent condition and comes on a brown leather strap.

A dress watch with real character, from a time when LeCoultre was willing to have a little fun with its designs.

Lecoultre American Art Deco watch in 18 karat yellow gold

€4.800,00

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference
Year   1950
Diameter   33.0 mm
Movement   Manual
Dial color
Case material   Yellow gold
Bracelet material   Alligator
Accessories

CONDITION

Case Very good
Dial Very good
Movement Serviced
Hands Very good
Crown Very good
Warranty 12 months

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Established in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Swiss Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been at the forefront of horological innovation. Known as the "watchmaker’s watchmaker," it has developed some of the most intricate and complicated movements in history, including the Reverso in 1931, a timepiece with a reversible case originally designed for polo players. Jaeger-LeCoultre has also introduced groundbreaking innovations like the Master Ultra Thin and Geophysic collections.

The brand is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating not only technically advanced movements but also dials and cases of unparalleled beauty. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to be a leader in haute horlogerie, combining technical expertise with artistic vision. The Reverso, in particular, remains one of the most iconic and recognizable designs in watchmaking, embodying the perfect blend of functionality and style.

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