A fabulous Jaeger LeCoultre Powermatic automatic “bumper” vintage gents watch with a power reserve indicator on the dial, manufactured in c1951. The Powermatic is highly collectible and rarely seen in the UK. In great overall condition, the case and dial present very well indeed and the movement runs strongly and keeps time. The power reserve indicator on the dial shows 40 hours running time when the power unit is fully charged and it runs down into the red when the watch is unwound. A bumper movement is an early automatic movement which has a rotor to wind the watch which moves back and forth, hitting stops rather than turning continuously through 360 degrees. A new old stock leather strap has just been fitted so this fabulous watch is ready to wear and enjoy. It is signed in 3 places, on the dial, case and movement. Please scroll down to see more photographs and details and send a message to ask any questions. Dial: in great presentable condition, finished in black enamel. The dial is signed LeCoultre Automatic and displays an inner minutes chapter. The power reserve indicator is located just under the 12 oclock position. Hours are marked by gold coloured batons with an Arabic number 12. The crystal is clean and clear with a few light surface scratches and the hands are in good shape. Case: 10 carat gold filled with a stainless steel back, in very good condition, measuring approximately 35 mm across, excluding the domed crown and 40 mm in overall length. The inside of the back cover is signed LeCoultre and hallmarked as 10K gold filled. The case is showing the expected light marks from of use over the years but absolutely no signs of abuse, dents, scratches of significance or obvious signs of brassing that I could see to point out to you. Movement: high grade cal. 481 17 jewel automatic bumper movement, signed “LeCoultre Co Automatic”. It is running well and keeping time. The bumper unit is an early automatic movement which was first seen in watches in the late 1940s, with many LeCoultre and Omega watches housing them during the early 1950s. Unlike the modern rotors, which sit on top of the mechanism and rotate through 360 degrees, the bumper mechanism rotates through a little over 200 degrees, hits a stop and then bounces back and forth with a hammer action. If you look at the photograph of the movement you will see the springs which cushion the impact of the hammer action and send the rotor back over to the other side of the movement. As with most automatic watch mechanisms (the Futurematic is one exception), the movement can be hand wound. It should be kick started when first used by manually winding the watch. When it is fully wound the power indicator will go out of the red and show a 40 hour charge. The serial number dates the watch to c1951. As older automatics are not quite as efficient as modern day mechanisms, the watch may, need manual winding from time to time depending on how much use and movement it receives when worn in order to keep the power unit charged. Strap: fitted with a new old stock black leaher strap measuring with the watch fitted, approximately 211 mm from buckle tip to last hole. Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Co. History I am sometimes asked why some Jaeger LeCoultre watches are signed LeCoultre. This has much to do with the complex United States duty regulations that made it more cost effective to import Jaeger LeCoultre movements, dials, crowns and hands into the USA from Switzerland and for the cases to be manufactured in the States. In the 1950’s the Longines Wittnauer group was the distributor of LeCoultre watches and Vacheron & Constantin watches sold in North America. The Longines Wittnauer group did not manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre watches as some people mistakenly believe, the movements were produced in the Swiss Jaeger LeCoultre factory at Le Sentier and were identical in every way to movements distributed within Europe other than the LeCoultre markings on the watch. The cases were manufactured under licence in the United States and were marked Cased and Timed in the USA by LeCoultre. In approximately 1985 the brand name Jaeger LeCoultre was adopted worldwide. Some people believe that because LeCoultre movements are signed VXN on the bridge (denoting Vacheron & Constantin), they were manufactured by Vacheron & Constantin. This is incorrect. Jaeger LeCoultre supplied movements to Vacheron & Constantin, which were used in their watches but not vice versa. The only collaboration that ever took place between these two prestigious watchmakers was the Galaxy diamond dial model. The Galaxy was marketed by both companies; with the case marked Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Inc. and the dial signed LeCoultre. A more comprehensive explanation of these often mis-understood issues is provided in the excellent text book “Jaeger LeCoultre a Guide for the Collector” by Zaf Basha. For those who are interested in the history of famous watchmakers, the Jaeger LeCoultre watch company is one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers. Antoine LeCoultre opened a small factory in Le Sentier in 1833 where current factory remains. LeCoultre quickly built a reputation for quality and precision, so much so that he became the leading supplier of movements to the watch making industry in Switzerland. In 1925 Antoine’s grandson, David, merged the company with that of Edmond Jaeger, which is when the current day company, Jaeger LeCoultre came into existence. It is one of the few Swiss companies still producing its own movements, cases, dials and bracelets. This gives the company total control over the quality and precision of its watches and is a contributory factor for it being one of the small number of elite watchmakers with a world wide reputation for quality and precision. Jaeger LeCoultre has been one of the most innovative watchmakers in the world, having produced a number of revolutionary inventions including the Atmos “Perpetual Motion Clock” (which operates by changes in air pressure) and the creation of the world’s smallest mechanical movement which weighed less than one gram. Terms of Sale I pack my watches very well to avoid damage but very occasionally a problem may occur due to rough treatment in transit or the use of scanning equipment by Customs or the postal services which can magnetise the watch mechanism. I warrant that the watch you purchase will, when you receive it, be as described in the listing. If there is a problem when you receive your purchase I provide a no quibble full refund option. Alternatively I will undertake any repairs that are necessary if the watch is damaged or if in any other way differs significantly from the description. If I have not stated that the watch has been serviced, you may wish to have this work done, particularly if you intend to wear the watch on a daily basis. On request, I can provide you with details of independent watchmakers to whom you can send your watch for servicing. I provide comprehensive details of my watches, including very clear photographs taken with a high resolution macro lens which shows detail not visible to the naked eye. I also invite you to ask questions if there is anything else you need to know. Please take care to consider the dimensions of the watch case as if it is a gentlemans’ Art Deco rectangular vintage watch, they were made significantly smaller than contemporary watches. You are buying a used watch so there will be signs of use. Please do not expect quartz accuracy from a vintage watch. In the 1940’s/1950’s the accepted timekeeping tolerance for a new 17 jewel manual watch was within three minutes a day. All of my watches are professionally inspected and tested before sale and if they are not running smoothly and keeping reasonable time I have them serviced and/ or have any other work undertaken that is needed to ensure the watch is in running condition. However please bear in mind that a fault can develop unexpectedly at any time as with any used item so I am unable to provide any on-going warranty. Please also note that I provide no guarantee that my watches are waterproof. I would always strongly recommend keeping any vintage well away from moisture. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Le Coultre PowermaticEine seltene und schöne Uhr aus dem Anfang der 50er Jahre. Automatikkaliber 481, Hammerautomatik mit federbegrenzter Schwungmasse.Mit Anzeige der Gangreserve, die letzten 10 Stunden sind in Rot gehalten.Zifferblatt in unrestauriertem Originalzustand. Gesamtzustand der Uhr siehe Fotos.Gehäuse und Boden 10K GoldfilledDurchmesser ca. 35 mm ohne Krone Das Werk läuft und auch die Gangreserve-Anzeige funktioniert. Das Werk hält manchmal an, die Uhr braucht daher sicherlich eine Revision/Reinigung durch einen Uhrmacher. Versand mit DHL, Auslandsversand ist möglich, Kosten bitte anfragen.Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie oder Rückgabe.

Vielen Dank fÜr Ihr Interesse an watch-time. Mit einer Expertise von Über 30 Jahren sehen wir uns als Sachverständige fÜr Uhren des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts, mit Schwerpunkt auf Tischuhren. Wir sind mit Herz und Verstand in der internationalen Uhrenszene unterwegs und freuen uns, Ihnen dieses Meisterwerk der Uhrmacherkunst präsentieren zu dÜrfen: Schöne LeCoultre POWERMATIC Herrenuhr aus den 50er Jahren. Im verschraubtem Edelstahlgehäuse. Silberfarbiges Zifferblatt mit aufgesetzten arabischen Ziffern und Indexen. Fenster zur Anzeige der Gangreserve unter der 12. Leuchtzeiger und gebläuter Sekundenzeiger. Kaliber 481 Hammerautomatik. Lederarmband mit Dornschließe unsigniert. Baujahr 1950s Typ Armbanduhr Herren Automatik Gangreserve Anzeige Hammerautomatik Gehäusenummer 695685 Gehäusematerial Edelstahl Gehäuseform Rund Gehäusefarbe Silber Gehäuseabmessungen (HxBxT) 40 mm x 33 mm x 11 mm Gehäusedurchmesser 33 mm Werkskaliber 481 Werksnummer 1223533 Zifferblatt silber Gehäusezustand Sehr gut (AA) Zustand Zifferblatt Sehr gut (AA) perfekt restauriert Zustand Werk Sehr gut (AA) Meisterwerkstatt Service Gesamtzustand Sehr gut (AA) Entdecken Sie jetzt weitere Uhren unserer einzigartigen Sammlung auf unserer Website: Diese Uhr finden Sie unter watch-time ID 2725

A Jaeger LeCoultre Nautilus Powermatic automatic bumper vintage watch with a power reserve indicator on the dial, manufactured in around 1950This model is rare because the least of several types of this models case was produced.The watch is in original condition, presenting very well on the wrist, running strongly and keeping time.The power indicator shows 40 hours running time when the power unit is fully charged and it runs down into the red when the watch is unwound. The watch is signed in three places, on the dial, case and movement.size: 34.5 / 36.6 / 40on the wrist it seems much larger than it isCase 10 carat gold filled. The inside of the back cover is signed LeCoultre and hallmarked as 10K gold filled. The case presents very well indeed with neither evidence of abuse, nor obvious evidence of brassing which is normally a feature of a regularly used Nautilusbut when you look closely at the housing with a magnifying glass, you can see very small scratches which is natural in a watch at this ageMovement: high quality cal. 481, 17 jewel automatic bumper movement is signed “LeCoultre Co Automatic”. It is working perfectlythe movement has recently undergone a complete watchmaker inspectionthen it was tested for several daysThe gait accuracy is within the accepted standardspictures of this watchthe final price the watch will be shipped from Poland To avoid confusion: the watch is used private sale, I give no guarantee I do not accept returns

Artikelbeschreibung Jaeger LeCoultre Daten: Marke: Jaeger LeCoultre Uhrwerkstyp: Automatik Durchmesser: 35mm ohne Krone gemessen Höhe: 12mm Gehäusematerial: 18K Gold Armband: neutrales Leder Armband Echtheit Wir garantieren ausdrücklich die Echtheit der angebotenen Ware. Zustand der angebotenen Ware siehe Original Fotos der Uhr Werk voll funktionsfähig guter Zustand, siehe Bilder Alle Bilder