10 Jaeger Le Coultre Fine and Elegant, Powermatic, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Fancy Lugs and Power Reserve Indication
Estimate: € 1.000 – 2.000
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| Model | Powermatic |
|---|---|
| Year | 1940's |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Number | 564066 |
| Bracelet Material | Leather Strap |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 481 |
| Movement Number | 874849 |
| Dimension | 34 mm |
| Signed | Dial, Movement and Case |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 481 |
Since its founding in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been highly inventive, developing over 1,249 mechanical calibres. Among them is the automatic movement 481, introduced in late 1948, and notable for being the first Jaeger-LeCoultre with a power reserve meter. The lot offered here is an excellent example of the Powermatic, featuring a very well-preserved stainless steel case with deep engravings on the back and distinctive fancy lugs. The white dial has aged to a charming ivory color and is embellished with applied baton and Arabic numerals. At 12 o’clock, it features the aforementioned power reserve indicator, which reads '40' on a white background when fully wound and changes to red as the charge falls below 10 hours.