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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 119

Futurematic LeCoultre, ?Futurematic?, movement No. 844319. Made for the American market in 1952. Fine, self-winding ?Bumper?, 14K white gold plated wristwatch with power reserve. To be sold without reserve

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,700 - 3,600 / EUR 2,000 - 2,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, rounded bezel, snap-on case back the inside engraved ?Cased and Timed in USA by LeCoultre?, crown on the back. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds at 3 and for the power reserve at 9. Yellow gold Dauphine hands. M. Cal.497, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat steel balance spring, micrometric regulator, unadjusted. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 35 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. . Property of a European Gentleman


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-16

Good

Rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-26-01

Good

Upgraded

HANDS Original

Notes

The present watch is one of the earliest Futurematics produced