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LeCoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve

Partially verified

This twentieth-century LeCoultre automatic wristwatch features a round yellow-gold-toned case, fluted or notched fancy lugs, and an attached leather strap. The light-coloured dial presents Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions alternating with dart indices, surrounded by an inner circular minute track. Just beneath the 12 o'clock marker, an aperture displays a red power reserve indicator disc. The dial is signed 'LE COULTRE AUTOMATIC' and displays central hands, including a blued central seconds hand. The source dealer notes the case is 10-carat yellow gold plated.

Dial and front view of the LeCoultre automatic wristwatch showing power reserve aperture
Dial and front view of the LeCoultre automatic wristwatch showing power reserve aperture — Mesure et Art du Temps. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.proantic.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
LeCoultre & Cie
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1141443
Source-reported date
20th century
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Attribution

Catalogued under LeCoultre & Cie and dated to the 20th century, this watch is presented by the dealer as a vintage men's wristwatch. The visible dial carries the signature 'LE COULTRE AUTOMATIC' alongside a distinct power reserve display set beneath 12 o'clock.

The dealer description describes the case as 10-carat yellow gold plated and notes an attached bracelet marked as made in France. The listing interchangeably references both LeCoultre and Jaeger LeCoultre in its sales text, while internal movement or case markings are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Lecoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve White Dial Gold Plated Case”
  • “Period: 20th century”
  • “10 carat yellow gold plated case and a made in France bracelet”
  • “Although this Jaeger Lecoultre men's watch has some wear and tear on the dial”

Case and Dial Observations

Visual observation documents a gold-toned case featuring decorative stylized lugs fitted to a dark leather strap. The light dial exhibits visible surface spotting and scattered patina, framed by an inner minute ring and hour dart indexes interspersed with applied Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions.

Timekeeping indications are read via central gold-toned hour and minute hands paired with a blued steel central seconds hand. Positioned immediately under the 12 o'clock marker, a curved display opening shows a red indicator disc bearing printed numeric values.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light dial showing scattered patina and surface spotting”
  • “Curved aperture below 12 displaying a red power reserve indicator with numeral marking”
  • “Blued steel central seconds hand paired with gold-toned hour and minute hands”
  • “Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with dart hour markers”
  • “Gold-toned case with stylized decorative lugs”
  • “Fitted with a dark leather strap”

Reported Specifications and Uncertainties

The dealer listing describes the piece as having automatic winding with hours, minutes, seconds, and a 'power reserve at 12 hours'. However, neither internal caliber designations nor movement photographs are provided in the source to verify movement caliber or mechanical operation.

The source includes an unusual dimension listing under diameter stated as 'cadran : 22 mm x 33 mm', despite the circular appearance in photography. The piece is catalogued with condition noted as 'En l'etat' (as is) alongside acknowledged wear and tear on the dial, with no timing data or mechanical servicing history reported.

Evidence for this section
  • “The automatic winding allows this watch to function without the need for manual winding”
  • “power reserve at 12 hours”
  • “Diameter: cadran : 22 mm x 33 mm”
  • “Condition: En l'etat”
  • “Although this Jaeger Lecoultre men's watch has some wear and tear on the dial”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement caliber is housed within the case, and what serial or reference numbers are stamped on the movement or case interior?
  • What is the actual circular diameter of the case excluding the crown, clarifying the source's '22 mm x 33 mm' dial notation?
  • Does the power reserve indicator disc function accurately and continuously throughout manual or automatic winding cycles?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for LeCoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material10 carat yellow gold plated“10 carat yellow gold plated case”
ComplicationPower reserve at 12 hours“power reserve at 12 hours”
Movement windingAutomatic“The automatic winding allows this watch to function without the need for manual winding”
Period20th century“Period: 20th century”
Bracelet originMade in France“a made in France bracelet”
Reported dial measurement22 mm x 33 mm“Diameter: cadran : 22 mm x 33 mm”
Listed conditionEn l'etat“Condition: En l'etat”

Visible details

  • Light dial showing scattered patina and surface spotting
  • Curved aperture below 12 displaying a red power reserve indicator with numeral marking
  • Blued steel central seconds hand paired with gold-toned hour and minute hands
  • Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with dart hour markers
  • Gold-toned case with stylized decorative lugs
  • Fitted with a dark leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and interior case hallmarks are not visible in the supplied photograph
  • Seller notes the watch has wear on the dial and is sold 'as is' ('En l'etat')

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Proantic: Lecoultre & Cie Vintage Watch Power Reserve White Dial Gold

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 5dc49720be

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