Exceptional investment-grade mid-century LeCoultre Wrist Alarm, featuring the highly desirable, ornate flared "fancy" lugs. Produced specifically for the American market, this piece houses the historically significant Caliber 489/1 movement, the very first generation of manual-wind alarm mechanisms designed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Condition & Provenance:
Movement: Authentic LeCoultre Co. Caliber 489/1, 17 Jewels, Manual Wind. Features the correct US market "NXA" import code and caliber designations.Serial Number: 721516 (Dates to approx. 1950–1951).
Service History: FRESHLY SERVICED (2026) by a professional watchmaker. The movement was completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, oiled, and precisely calibrated.
Timegrapher Performance: Running beautifully with strong amplitude (250°+), minimal beat error, and keeping excellent vintage time.
Dial: Original, un-restored two-tone factory dial showing elegant, warm age-appropriate patina. Features applied gold numerals (3, 6, 9, 12) and central rotating alarm track disc.
Case: 10K Gold-Filled case with iconic flared fancy lugs. Excellent physical condition with crisp edges and minimal wear. Dual independent crowns operate flawlessly.
Strap: Fitted on a premium black alligator-grain leather strap.
Exceptional investment-grade mid-century LeCoultre Wrist Alarm, featuring the highly desirable, ornate flared "fancy" lugs. Produced specifically for the American market, this piece houses the historically significant Caliber 489/1 movement, the very first generation of manual-wind alarm mechanisms designed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Condition & Provenance:
Movement: Authentic LeCoultre Co. Caliber 489/1, 17 Jewels, Manual Wind. Features the correct US market "NXA" import code and caliber designations.Serial Number: 721516 (Dates to approx. 1950–1951).
Service History: FRESHLY SERVICED (2026) by a professional watchmaker. The movement was completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, oiled, and precisely calibrated.
Timegrapher Performance: Running beautifully with strong amplitude (250°+), minimal beat error, and keeping excellent vintage time.
Dial: Original, un-restored two-tone factory dial showing elegant, warm age-appropriate patina. Features applied gold numerals (3, 6, 9, 12) and central rotating alarm track disc.
Case: 10K Gold-Filled case with iconic flared fancy lugs. Excellent physical condition with crisp edges and minimal wear. Dual independent crowns operate flawlessly.
Strap: Fitted on a premium black alligator-grain leather strap.
