Jaeger-LeCoultre

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...  

I really like your 2 cent series! :) Best, my friend Blomman

.. 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

I brought back from So Cal, in 2011. Bravo, my friend! Best, Nicolas

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, ... 

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.

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.... 

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

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... 

Thank you for that information, Tim and Nico! Nuevo

Hi Great photos - the patina on the dial is just fab. Cheers JML