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A vintage rectangular cased triple date moon phase, cal. 486/AW (1949)

 

Here is my most recent acquisition. I've been looking for a nice example for some years, ever since I first salivated over Zaf Basha's description and photos of the model in his excellent collector's guide to Jaeger-LeCoulte.

This special model was "made only in 1949 honoring Jacques-David LeCoultre who died a year earlier in 1948." According to his book, the special cal. 486/A was produced for the European market and 486/AW for export to the USA, in a ratio of 1-to-9 (500 and 4500 total pieces). The European cases were in solid14K (unusually) and American cases made in 10K gold fill by Keystone. If anyone has a 14K JLC version, please show it!

By the way, this is rather small for today's tastes, but refreshingly so. About the size of a vintage Reverso (23 x 40 mm).

I'm trying to get all of my images to embed within the body of the message...I can view them by clicking on the left button on the upper right -- please, some help, moderator! Thanks.

Cheers,

Adam






This message has been edited by adam78 on 2016-06-21 20:08:12

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Beautiful.

 
By: Rogi : June 21st, 2016-20:37
Its a very beautiful piece and truely unique and interesting design elements within, rectanguler and moonphase makes it a perfect mix of elements.

Great looking watch. Seems pristine. [nt]

 
By: Mitch K : June 21st, 2016-22:09

Wow, that is not everyday we see one or fall on it! Congratulations, Adam.

 
By: amanico : June 21st, 2016-22:32
Here is a picture of an even rarer 18 Ct Gold: ...  

Ahh my friend! Beautiful picture with just adds more fuel to my love for this model! Cheers! Abel. [nt]

 
By: Subexplorer : June 22nd, 2016-05:28

Nicolas...

 
By: adam78 : June 22nd, 2016-06:58
Do you have a photo of the inner case back to see the markings/hallmarks? The gold filled case was US-made by Keystone (probably on account of the high tariffs for gold in those days); I wonder if this case was a special import?

No, I don't sadly, but next time I go to the manufacture, I will ask to take

 
By: amanico : June 22nd, 2016-07:02
Some other pictures of that watch. Best, Nicolas

I think this watch offers a really baroque and "Art Deco" style. Even if it is not my cup of tea, you bought a nice watch [nt]

 
By: Alkiro1 : June 21st, 2016-23:43

Sincere Congrats to this splendid piece.. Really rare.. Continue to wear her in the Best..

 
By: hs111 : June 21st, 2016-23:50
.. of your health ! Here just an example from a Standard TD-Teardrop without moonphase, but Cal 464/A, ie European version, mid-40ies.. .. The lesser round cousin Bravo & Best ! hs ...  

Oh, graceful :) [nt]

 
By: penny : June 22nd, 2016-03:22

Hello Adam! Congrats on your new addition to your collection...

 
By: Subexplorer : June 22nd, 2016-05:27
... this is a most gorgeous model by JLC, of which I also fell in love when I knew about this special model some time ago. Regrettably this is not an easy watch to find, specially in my local hunting grounds, so I guess I would need to be super Lucky to f... 

Full of vintage charm!

 
By: NT931 : June 22nd, 2016-09:01
and it goes nicely with that lizard strap. This cannot have been an easy find, so the heartiest congratulations are in order . Your perserverance paid off! Congrats Adam!!