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Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve with cream dial

1950 | Stainless steel | Automatic | 33.5mm

Sale price€3.900,00

Jaeger-LeCoultre entered the automatic era in 1946 with the caliber 476, and two years later refined it into the caliber 481, the movement behind this watch. What made the 481 genuinely significant was its power reserve indicator, the first time a manufacturer offered this complication as a standard production feature rather than a one-off experiment. It runs on a bumper winding system, the rotor swinging back and forth against two springs rather than spinning freely, a mechanical solution particular to this early generation of automatics.

This example measures 33.5mm in steel and wears a cream dial with the reserve indicator set at 12 o'clock, showing the remaining hours through its small red and white window. The blued steel hands and printed Arabic numerals sit cleanly against the dial, with no signs of the staining or fading that so often affects watches of this period.

Condition here is immaculate, honestly among the best examples of this reference we have come across. A quiet, historically important watch that rewards a closer look.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve with cream dial
Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve with cream dial Sale price€3.900,00

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference  
Year  
1950
Diameter  
33.5 mm
Movement  
Automatic
Dial color  
Clair
Case material  
Stainless steel
Bracelet material  
Leather
Accessories

  • Original buckle

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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