Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Pink Gold 1956 Cal.475

£2,400

100% Authentic and All Original

Simple Style and Understated Elegance

Fully Restored, Serviced and Guaranteed

Beautiful18ct Solid Case in Amazing Condition.

Good Size 33mm Case, not including the Crown

Amazing Silver Guilloche Dial In Superb Condition

High Grade Jaeger-LeCoultre Hand-Wound Cal.475 Movement

Recently Fully Overhauled and Serviced & Calibrated – Running Perfectly

New High Quality Italian Brown Lizard Strap (with option to change)

New High Quality Hardwood Presentation Box as shown, Included

All in Absolutely Top Grade & Simply Stunning Condition

VGWL  12 Months’ Written Warranty

VGWL Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

Free UK Next Day Delivery

Overseas FedEx £45

Sold 25th Feb '18
VGW Reference: JLC163
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The service from Vintage Gold Watches was as per usual Fantastic, the watch arrived when expected and was extremely well packaged as usual. The watch was even nicer than the photos and went straight onto my wrist. Another fantastic acquisition for my growing collection. VGW is the first and so f
Andrew S via Feefo 29/1/2024
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I have no hesitation in recommending.
From start to finish the service I have received has been excellent. Kirsty has kept me informed all the way and the level of the finished repair to a very old and worn vintage watch was exemplary.
Bryn H via Google Review 23/2/2024
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Even better in real life
My watch has just arrived and it looks even better in real life! Just wanted to say a massive thank you to John and everyone there for the help you gave me in securing my dream watch. Cannot recommend your company highly enough. Thank you so much. Mike
Mike G via email 29/11/2023
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The watch arrived safely together with all its paperwork and looks lovely both on and off the wrist. It is very beautiful and understated. So a definite “yes” from all of us. Happy Christmas to you all Very best wishes Stephen
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ABOUT THIS WATCH

Description

It is little known that Jaeger-LeCoultre, in addition to producing movements for its own watches, has also produced movements for a number of famous watch houses, such as Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and IWC. In the early part of the 20th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre even supplied bare movements to the great firm of Patek Philippe. Then as now, Jaeger-LeCoultre was considered one of the finest watchmakers in Switzerland.

Here we have a totally charming example of a gentleman’s 18ct Pink Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre dress watch from 1956. The watch is in superb all round original condition and the movement is spectacular, having just been overhauled and serviced by our watchmaker.

The Dial

The amazing, beautifully restored Silver Guilloche dial has a very light vertical cut which catches the light beautifully. The applied pink gold arrowhead hour indices and pink gold Dauphine hands are beautifully elegant and match the pink gold case.

It is signed Jaeger-LeCoultre below 12 and Swiss Made at the very bottom of the dial below 6.  The overall look is one of originality, simplicity and elegance. The lens is clear having been newly replaced.

This is the original dial which has been restored to the very highest standards by the best dial restorers in the UK.

The Watch Case

This watch has a particularly attractive, very high quality 18ct solid pink gold case. This is in immaculate condition. The case has obviously been very well cared for and indicates the watch has seen very little use. After thorough immersive cleaning, it has been carefully inspected and has simply required a gentle light hand polishing to return it to its current tip-top condition.

The case carries its case serial number 140073 and 18ct hallmarks on the outside of the case back.

Please note, vintage watches should not be assumed to be waterproof and should be kept clean and dry at all times.

The Movement

The watch carries its all original high quality Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal.475, 15 jewels, hand wound movement, which as can be seen is in spectacular condition. Jaeger-LeCoultre movements are among the very best and rightly held in very high regard among both collectors and watchmakers. It is signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and ‘Fab Suisse’ and Swiss, along with the serial number 1,175,855 which dates this watch to 1956. It has just been serviced and it is in beautiful condition. It is also running strongly and keeping accurate time, within +12 seconds per day, which is well within expected parameters. The watch has a runtime of 50 hours from its fully wound state which shows the movement is particularly strong running and again, well within expected parameters.

The Strap & Buckle

A new very high quality Brown padded Italian Lizard strap with a gold plated buckle has been fitted which we feel matches the watch perfectly. However, if a different colour or style of strap is preferred, please do let us know and we will do our best to oblige free of charge. We carry tan, conker, dark brown and black in stock in plain padded leather, crocodile skin or lizard skin. We can also obtain most types and colours from our partners at ‘Watch Obsession’ within 48hrs. Please take a look at their huge range of 17mm straps if you wish here.

Box and Papers

Although there are are no original papers with this watch, the reference numbers, markings, signatures and hallmarks are all correct, dating this watch to 1956. Detailed particulars will be included with our purchase receipt for your interest and security. A separate insurance valuation for the replacement value of this watch will be provided at the time of sale along with our unique ‘Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee’ which states: “If this watch proves to be anything less than totally authentic, or not as described, Vintage Gold Watches of London will offer you a full refund at any time”.

The high quality hardwood presentation box shown in the photographs is included.

As with all our watches, this watch will be sold under our 14 days no quibble sale or return policy and with 12 months warranty.*

In Conclusion

This is a charming and totally original watch and even though it is 60 years old, it is still completely fresh, reliable and practical to wear as a daily watch. It is also an item of beauty, from one of the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking and a superb example of a classic 1950s vintage hand wound watch from one of horology’s most famous names in superb fully restored condition.

If treated with care, this watch will remain a simply wonderful timepiece, to use, wear, treasure and enjoy. It will also provide excellent reliability as well as a sound financial investment, as long-lasting as the watch itself. As each year goes by and the world market for vintage gold Jaeger-LeCoultre watches grows, limited supply and high demand from around the world will mean prices will inevitably climb ever higher!

A word on our prices – We always try our hardest to acquire the very highest quality watches we can find, before restoring them to the highest possible standards. We then offer these at the fairest prices we can, taking into account our pre and post sales care and service. This approach means we will never be the cheapest, but nor will we be the most expensive. Indeed there are some well-known stores in West London which are highly successful charging between two to three times the price you see here. We therefore consider our prices to be fair, given the quality of watches we have to offer.

We are happy to accept PayPal as this is the quickest method of payment. However, if you would like to pay by UK cheque or by UK bank transfer we will be pleased to assist you with this and pass on a 3% saving to you. Similarly, if you wish to pay by International SWIFT or Bank Wire Transfer we will provide you with our BIC / Swift number and our IBAN number.

Delivery is free within the UK and we charge only £45 for worldwide delivery via DHL or Fedex.

*Please note – our 12 months’ warranty is only included if the list price is paid.

Please note we welcome part exchanges. If you have a watch or a small collection for sale, please contact us as we will be happy to discuss this.

We will also be happy to Service your watch, Repair your watch or Restore your watch, all at ‘sensible’ prices. Please see here.

If you have any questions please call on our Landline 0207 727 7095 or Mobile 07515 949250 or if calling from overseas, on Landline +44 207 727 7095 or Mobile +44 7515 949250.

Please take a look at our other fine vintage gold watches.

Thank you.

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