Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design. In vintage times the company carried on the tradition and crafted certain very distinctive watches for the less restrained American market. Such is the case with the wristwatch showcased in today's offering, an early example of one of the desirable U.S. market dress models made by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Officially named the Aristocrat, the uncommon watch is more commonly known among collectors as the "Grasshopper" and possesses elegant drama in spades.
It has all of its original parts down to even its original crystal mineral glass crystal. On the wrist it presents in pleasing condition. The case back shows signs of restoration not visible while its being worn and that has been priced in to the sale price.
The original silver two-tone dial is untouched and has warmed to a sepia tone giving it a true vintage look.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. 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 Italian calfskin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page 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.: 576,397
- Year made: c. 1949
- Model: "Aristocrat"
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 10K gold-filled
- Case markings (outside): 10K Gold Filled
- Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 10K gold filled, 117059
- Case condition: On the wrist it presents in pleasing condition. The case back shows signs of restoration not visible while its being worn.
- Dimensions: 26.5mm wide at its widest point, 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Two-tone silver with gold applique dart and dot markers, subsidiary seconds, signed LeCoultre, honest and original
- Hands: Original, gold, epees
- Movement type: High grade, Cal. 438 4C/W, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, monometallic balance, 17 jewels
- Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 438/4CW
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
- Band: Italian calfskin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 19mm
- Crystal: Mineral glass, original, fair to good condition with short hairlines and edge nicks
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping very accurate time. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- 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
