40s JAEGER LECOULTRE Gents Palladium/Diamonds Dress Watch Platinumempressissi is pleased to offer this phenomenal dress watch for men by the legendary LeCoultre for the American market, estimated to the late 40s. This watch features a case made of Palladium, an exotic metal sought after among collectors for its precious characteristics and relatively short time in fashion, hence its rarity. The watch also features a full diamond set dial and is ready to wear, gift or add to your collection. The watch houses a rare
This automatic Elgin watch measures 32mm side to side (excluding crown) and 38mm from top lug to bottom lug
403 manual wind movement
The dial is factory original in simulated white enamel tone with black Roman numerals print
This movement is often considered the best manual wind movement made in Switzerland during the 50s
the finest Swiss maker of all times as a fine dress watch of the highest standards from the 40s - the 'Reference 96' often referred to as an early 'Calatrava' model
pearl tone with original set of hands
The watch was retailed by the famous Canadian brand BIRKS (known as the 'Tiffany of Canada') with a movement made by CYMA
the ingenuity of their movement design
to fit a wrist of up 150-155mm comfortably
The dial is factory original - excellent condition in dual tone silver brushed silver and polished mirror chapter ring and an original set of hands
made of Sterling silver with applied solid gold numerals
This elegant Longines watch measures 23mm side to side (excluding crown) and 38mm from top lug to bottom lug
