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 ...
Beautiful.
Its a very beautiful piece and truely unique and interesting design elements within, rectanguler and moonphase makes it a perfect mix of elements.
Wow, that is not everyday we see one or fall on it! Congratulations, Adam.
Here is a picture of an even rarer 18 Ct Gold: ...
Nicolas...
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
Some other pictures of that watch. Best, Nicolas
Sincere Congrats to this splendid piece.. Really rare.. Continue to wear her in the Best..
.. 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 ...
Hello Adam! Congrats on your new addition to your collection...
... 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!
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!!