Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 03, 2019

LOT 121

Self-winding gentleman’s wristwatch with black dial, centre-seconds and 40-hour power reserve, “Powermatic”

HKD 15,600 - 18,800

EUR 1,800 - 2,200 / USD 2,000 - 2,400


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 2 *
Dial: 3-17-01

Good

Slightly spotted

HANDS Original

Brand LeCoultre & Co., Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux)

Model “Powermatic”, “cased and timed in U.S.A.”

Year circa 1950

Movement No. 818 783

Calibre  481, rotor with bumpers

Material 14K yellow gold

Diameter 34.5 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Case-back engraved with the cypher “JC.P.F”.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre, “Powermatic”
In 1946, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced their first automatic wristwatch. In 1948, the manufacture launched the “Powermatic”, the first automatic wristwatch fitted with a 40-hour power reserve indication. The model was marketed as the “Powermatic”, even if the early pre “Powermatic” versions, such as the present watch, were fitted with a dial printed “Automatic” and not "Powermatic", as the latest versions. The model was available in gold (18K or 14K), gold filled and stainless steel. When the mechanism is fully charged, the indicator shows 40 hours running time and moves into red when the power reserve is nearly discharged.