Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design. This commitment to stylistic excellence produced a number of exquisitely sculpted watches (like the Reverso), and the company's tradition for beautiful design continued to show-up in certain models of their later American market watches like this knot lug watch, one of our favorite vintage LeCoultre dress watch designs.

The early example of a knot lug LeCoultre showcased in today's offering exhibits the style and precision one expects from the 'Grande Maison'. The sculpted solid 14K gold case is very good condition. The dial is a vintage restoration.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new genuine clutch. The movement is very clean and running amazingly true. It is keeping time on par with a new JLC in our testing position.

We have installed a new mineral glass crystal designed to give a clear view to the very edge of the dial.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no: 598,925
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (inside): LeCoutre, 14K, 36916
• Case condition: Very good condition with light wear on the back. Presents very nicely on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 38.3mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold dart applique markers and radial Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, older restoration. The dial is just slightly darker in person than the photos suggest. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expert restoration.
• Hands: Gold, "dauphines"
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 17 Jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal: Mineral glass, designed to give a clear view to the very edge of the dial, mint condition
• Serviced by C.O.T.: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it, installed a genuine clutch, mineral glass
• 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