1949 LECOULTRE Vintage Grasshopper, Rare Case, 10K Gold Filled, - THE ARISTOCRAT

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1949 LECOULTRE Vintage Grasshopper, Rare Case, 10K Gold Filled, - THE ARISTOCRAT:
$1495.00

Connoiseur of Time

1949 LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Watch, Rare Case, 10K Gold Filled, Grasshopper - THE ARISTOCRAT
Special Model - Elegant & Dramatic - 1 Year Warranty

The wristwatch showcased in today\'s sale is one of the desirable U.S. market dress models made by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design. In vintage times the company carried on the tradition and crafted certain very distinctive watches for the less restrained American market. Such is the case with the wristwatch showcased in today\'s sale, an early example of one of the desirable U.S. market dress models made by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Officially named the Aristocrat, the uncommon watch is more commonly known among collectors as the \"Grasshopper\" and possesses elegant drama in spades.

The parts of the watch are original down to the dial, hands, and crown, which is correctly unsigned.

The case is in beautiful condition with no gold wear through, which is quite rare for this model.

The striking two-tone dial which has different textures on the top and bottom halves was restored in vintage times. The two-tone effect shows up stronger in person than it does in the photos.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Timepiece\'sFiner Points:

Dial: Two-tone silver with gold applique dart and dot markers, subsidiary seconds, clean and bright, restored in vintage times

Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition

Case:So-called \"Grasshopper\", gold-plated, two-body, polished and brushed, 26.5mm wide at its widest point, 21.5mm at center excluding crown, 39mm long lug tip-to-tip

Band: Crocodile, fully stitched,padded, brand new and unworn

Movement:Highgrade, Cal. 438 4C/W, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes”decoration, monometallic balance, 17 jewels

Function: Hours, Minutes, SubsidiarySeconds

DetailedAppraisal:

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
Serial no.: 585,091
Year built: c. 1949
Model: \"Aristocrat\"
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 10K gold-filled
Case markings (outside): 10K Gold Filled

Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 10K gold filled, 3769
Case condition:Just short of mint with no gold wear through, which is quite rare for this model.
Dimensions: 26.5mm wide at its widest point, 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial:Two-tone silver with gold applique dart and dot markers, subsidiary seconds, clean and bright, restored in vintage times
Hands: Original, gold, epees
Movement type:High grade, Cal. 438 4C/W, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, monometallic balance, 17 jewels
Movement markings: LeCoultre Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 438/4CW
Jewels: 17 rubies
Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our About Me page for details.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our response and shop with confidence.

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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
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HOURS OF OPERATION

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PAYMENT

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SELLING POLICIES

100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after thewatch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client\'sexpectations throughout the buying experience.
Allitems are packaged carefullyand mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designedfor high value items.
Thepurchase price will be thedeclared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms.
US,Canadian, and British buyerspaying by Paypal must use a confirmed address.
The payment of ALL customs duties,tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be awareof the cost of these for your country as you enter a offer.
Thewater resistance of vintagewatches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under thewatch\'s warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, evenone that was originally designed to be waterproof
Winningbuyers must fully paywithin 3 days of the sale. After 3 days the piece will be relistedand appropriate action taken against the non-paying buyer.
Tobe fair to all buyers, we makeit our practice never to end an sale early.
Becauseof the high rate of lostitems and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship toIndonesia or Africa.

SHIPPING

Domestic shipping is byUPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. Anestimate can be obtained by using \'s shipping calculator found inthis listing.

International shipmentswill sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. Anestimate can be obtained by using \'s shipping calculator found inthis listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all internationalorders. We will e-mail the winning buyer at the end of the salewith the exact shipping cost. buyer is responsible for all duties andtaxes.

Theshipping cost to most countries not covered by \'s shippingcalculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 forevery $100 of coverage needed. This includes the followingcountries:

Italy,UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece,Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, HongKong, and all other countries for which \'s shipping calculator doesnot generate a quote.

Theinsurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in theabove list is a flat rate of $50.

buyerswith less than 10 positive responses or whose response rating is lessthan 98% must contact us before placing a offer.

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