This is a remarkably rare, investment-grade 1948 LeCoultre Wrist Alarm manual-wind timepiece. Featuring one of the most stunning mid-century luxury aesthetics, this watch is instantly recognizable by its highly stylized, sculpted "Lollipop" fancy flared lugs and its symmetrical two-tone silver and champagne Tuxedo dial layout. Driven by the historically significant Caliber 489 movement, this watch carries the exact factory movement serial number 681528, dating it to 1948, the absolute first year of public production for Jaeger-LeCoultre's legendary mechanical alarm wristwatch line. The balance cock proudly carries the "VXN" import stamp, proving it was cased and timed for the elite North American luxury market.
Mechanical Condition & Fresh Service
Note: Unlike the majority of vintage alarm watches found online that are sold "as-is" or running poorly, this timepiece has just been fully professionally serviced. It was overhauled with a brand-new alarm mainspring and meticulously regulated.
Verified Timegrapher Performance Proof: Following its overhaul, this caliber was benchmarked on a professional timegrapher at its native 18,000 BPH frequency (lift angle 60°). It tracks at dead-on, flawless accuracy: Rate: 0- + 8 seconds per day, Amplitude: A highly robust 240°-295°, Beat Error: 1.4ms-1.7ms.
Trace Line: A flawless, single straight horizontal line of parallel dots across the digital screen, confirming supreme internal health. The timekeeping train is perfectly dialed in, and the independent mechanical alarm winds tightly, rings loudly (for the period), and vibrates crisply right on schedule. This elite performance completely saves the buyer from $500+ specialist overhaul fees.
Cosmetic Condition Report:
Dial: 100% original, untouched two-tone dial with applied gold indices and a central rotating alarm disc. It displays a gorgeous, uniform cream patina with very subtle, elegant age-shading along the outer perimeter (primarily between the 1 and 3 o'clock markers). This completely untouched state is heavily preferred by purist collectors over a generic redial.
Case: Beautiful 10k Gold-Filled case displaying excellent edge transitions and sharp steps on the stylized lollipop lugs. Shows honest, light surface wear from careful historic use but is free of deep gouges or brassing wear-through.
Crowns: Retains correct, dual matching knurled crowns that sit completely flush against the side profile.
Caseback: Polished gold-filled back featuring correct factory dimple alignment marks, with all internal factory case markings remaining clean and completely unmolested.
Included: Watch head paired with a premium 16mm black textured leather strap.
This is a remarkably rare, investment-grade 1948 LeCoultre Wrist Alarm manual-wind timepiece. Featuring one of the most stunning mid-century luxury aesthetics, this watch is instantly recognizable by its highly stylized, sculpted "Lollipop" fancy flared lugs and its symmetrical two-tone silver and champagne Tuxedo dial layout. Driven by the historically significant Caliber 489 movement, this watch carries the exact factory movement serial number 681528, dating it to 1948, the absolute first year of public production for Jaeger-LeCoultre's legendary mechanical alarm wristwatch line. The balance cock proudly carries the "VXN" import stamp, proving it was cased and timed for the elite North American luxury market.
Mechanical Condition & Fresh Service
Note: Unlike the majority of vintage alarm watches found online that are sold "as-is" or running poorly, this timepiece has just been fully professionally serviced. It was overhauled with a brand-new alarm mainspring and meticulously regulated.
Verified Timegrapher Performance Proof: Following its overhaul, this caliber was benchmarked on a professional timegrapher at its native 18,000 BPH frequency (lift angle 60°). It tracks at dead-on, flawless accuracy: Rate: 0- + 8 seconds per day, Amplitude: A highly robust 240°-295°, Beat Error: 1.4ms-1.7ms.
Trace Line: A flawless, single straight horizontal line of parallel dots across the digital screen, confirming supreme internal health. The timekeeping train is perfectly dialed in, and the independent mechanical alarm winds tightly, rings loudly (for the period), and vibrates crisply right on schedule. This elite performance completely saves the buyer from $500+ specialist overhaul fees.
Cosmetic Condition Report:
Dial: 100% original, untouched two-tone dial with applied gold indices and a central rotating alarm disc. It displays a gorgeous, uniform cream patina with very subtle, elegant age-shading along the outer perimeter (primarily between the 1 and 3 o'clock markers). This completely untouched state is heavily preferred by purist collectors over a generic redial.
Case: Beautiful 10k Gold-Filled case displaying excellent edge transitions and sharp steps on the stylized lollipop lugs. Shows honest, light surface wear from careful historic use but is free of deep gouges or brassing wear-through.
Crowns: Retains correct, dual matching knurled crowns that sit completely flush against the side profile.
Caseback: Polished gold-filled back featuring correct factory dimple alignment marks, with all internal factory case markings remaining clean and completely unmolested.
Included: Watch head paired with a premium 16mm black textured leather strap.
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