10 Jaeger Le Coultre Fine and Elegant, Powermatic, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Fancy Lugs and Power Reserve Indication

Estimate: €1,000 –⁠ 2,000

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.