Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design with iconic models like the Reverso. In vintage times the company carried on the tradition and crafted certain very distinctive watches for the less restrained U.S market.
Such is the case with this LeCoultre, one of the most desirable vintage dress models made by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Named the "Lowell", its distinctive style really stands out, and it was one of Jaeger-LeCoultre's few watches made for the U.S market crafted out of 18K white gold instead of 14K gold, attesting to its exclusive top-tier position among the company's American watches.
Its strong and striking diamond dial matches the luxuriousness of its 18K gold case!
It has all of its original parts and presents in pleasing condition.
Its case presents in excellent condition with fairly light signs of previous polishing and only slight remnants of wear.
Its dial has was restored long ago in vintage times. It is clean and has warmed to a light sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look. If you would like to have one of the leading dial experts in North America restore it, please inquire.
One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock glass crystal. It is keeping very accurate time. Photos of the inside available upon request.
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 attesting to its performance.
A seldom-seen opportunity to own a fine JLC timepiece before it slips into someone's prized collection.
Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
Serial no.: 795,649
Year built: c. 1951
Model: "Lowell"
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): 32002, Cased and timed by LeCoultre - a number of hand engraved watchmaker's servicing records suggest the watch was well taken care of
Case condition: Excellent condition with fairly light signs of previous polishing and only slight remnants of wear
Dial: Silver, factory set with diamond indices, signed LeCoultre, previously refinished, warmed to a sepia tone. Please inquire if you would like it freshly expertly restored.
Dimensions: 21.5mm wide (without crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
Hands: Dauphines
Movement type: LeCoultre caliber 438/4CW, high quality, early tonneau, manually wound, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
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
