Stunning 9ct yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre wrist watch with white sub-seconds dial and soft, black leather Hirsch strap. Beautiful condition. 'Bumper' automatic. Very rare to find an automatic with a sub-seconds dial; especially with a bumper movement.
Case
Stunning, solid 9ct yellow gold case is in lovely condition with smooth bezel and elegant shaped lugs. Partially sunken winding crown; could well be original to the watch. This is a so called 'contract case'. The rear cover has the serial number: 30718. Hallmarks inside rear cover denoting 9ct and date letter for 1959.
Case dimensions are 34mm in diameter (not including crown), 9.5mm thick and 41mm lug to lug.
Dial & Crystal
Beautifully refinished white sub-seconds dial is perfect with no marks or scratches and is signed 'Jaeger LeCoultre', 'Automatic', 'Fabrique En Suisse' with 'Swiss' at 6 o'clock.
Brand new acrylic/Plediglas crystal is perfect and has no marks or scratches of any kind.
Bracelet/Strap
We have fitted a brand new Hirsch 'Forest' to the watch with complementing gold-filled buckle.
We are also Hirsch stockists and can change the strap to any from their 'Classic' machine made range, or 'artisanal' range of superb hand-made straps if you desire (subject to cost). Please contact us for further details.
Movement
All original, fully signed automatic 'bumper' movement is in very fine condition. Has just been fully overhauled, running perfectly and keeping superb time. Full 12 months warranty.