Description
This is a vintage 1950s Jaeger-LeCoultre Futurematic watch with a power-reserve complication having the caliber 497 automatic winding movement, which has been recently cleaned and is functioning perfectly. The 35mm 10k gold-filled case is very fine and is uncommon to find without wear-through. Notice the back-wind and back-set crown. You slide the crown sideways to set the time. The original dial looks excellent, with oversized sub-registers, gold markers, and sword hands with only minor and usual aging. It is very uncommon to find these watches with original dials – making this a true collector’s piece. These watches indicate how much power reserve remains in the mainspring and indicates the amount remaining on the left register in hours. The eccentric lugs are quite elongated, adding to this LeCoultre’s visual appeal.
