amanico
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Two fresh pictures of the Jaeger Lecoultre P 476.
To sum the P 476, there is no better way to say that:
- It was the first automatic movement for and from JLC. So, this is historically, an important reference.
- As many other models, there were a lot of versions of this reference.
That being said, I found mine in 2011, with an originally black dial which deliciously deteriorated ( turned into ) a Brown color. Not an uniform patina, to say the least, but sometimes, Time is an artist, and I am quite happy to get mine with such a dial.
The 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 applied hour markers and dots, each five minutes, are a pure rapture.
The long thin hands are top, too.
And the case is much my taste.
Somehow, this Watch from JLC makes me think about a vintage Patek Calatrava.
Enjoy these two fresh pictures:
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-06-10 11:46:42
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Two fresh pictures of the Jaeger Lecoultre P 476.
To sum the P 476, there is no better way to say that: - It was the first automatic movement for and from JLC. So, this is historically, an important reference. - As many other models, there were a lot of versions of this reference. That being said, I foun...
This P 476 has a lot of character.. Splendid dial transformation..
.. When I think back to the first time I saw it, ( guess in 2011) it was a quite special impression, then.. An important piece for the JLC history, I assume Thanks for the share, Best, hs
Yes, you have an excellent memory. This is a watch...
I brought back from So Cal, in 2011. Bravo, my friend! Best, Nicolas
A Fantastic Find
Hi Nicolas, That is a wonderful watch! The combination of the white base metal case, the aged black dial, and the gracefully tapered lugs create a very pleasing effect. Moreover, I'm used to seeing these with light colored dials and LeCoultre signatures, ...
we are here to discuss them, Tim, but I agree with you, we should more often do it.
Like you, I am a big fan of this elegant simplicity. As for the powermatic, wait, I will also post pics from time to time. Best! Nicolas.
In common with the Calatrava
Nicolas, You mention that the watch recalls the Patek Philippe Calatravas. I think I can see the elements that are evoking this association. Is it possible that the key to this effect is the large ratio of dial-to-bezel that is common to both models (i.e....
Ooooh, yes
Love the half-globe crown with its knurled strip, AND the elegant font used for the numerals. A beauty, all-round! What is the approximate date range of manufacture? Late 1930s? 1940s? Nuevo
Probably late 40s.
Hi, The model bowed in 1946, so I think that's probably the start point for the potential age of the piece. The design of the tapered lugs looks somewhat more contemporary to me, though, so maybe this one was produced toward the end of the model's product...
