Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic

Fine and Elegant, Powermatic, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Fancy Lugs and Power Reserve Indication

Model: Powermatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Leather Strap Year: 1940's Movement: Automatic Caliber: 481 Case N°: 564066 Movement N°: 874849 Dimensions: 34 mm Signed: Dial, Movement and Case Since its founding in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been highly inventive, developing over 1,249 mechanical calibres. Among them is the automatic movement 481, introduced in late 1948, and notable for being the first Jaeger-LeCoultre with a power reserve meter. The lot offered here is an excellent example of the Powermatic, featuring a very well-preserved stainless steel case with deep engravings on the back and distinctive fancy lugs. The white dial has aged to a charming ivory color and is embellished with applied baton and Arabic numerals. At 12 o’clock, it features the aforementioned power reserve indicator, which reads '40' on a white background when fully wound and changes to red as the charge falls below 10 hours.10 Fine and Elegant, Powermatic, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Fancy Lugs and Power Reserve Indication