1949 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Triple Date Moon Phase Calendar Watch - 10K Gold Filled

1949 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Triple Date Moon Phase Calendar Watch - 10K Gold FilledIn 1949, Jaeger LeCoultre released to the world its first complicated rectangular movement powered watch featuring an astronomic readout. Unusual even by today's standards in its complications fitted into a small rectangular movement, it could display the month, date, and day of the week along with the phases of the moon. It is a display of amazing precision that can be worn everyday. The company only produced 5,000 examples of the movement. 500 were

Movement type: Extremely high quality

like only the finest watches normally are

The dial has been restored by one of the leading experts in North America and the case is in excellent condition

On the wrist it presents as nearly new

finish presents as better than near mint with signs of polishing

Several events worked to greatly popularize the watch: Sir Malcolm Campbell's land speed record attempt where he achieved a speed of 272 mpg

in the Academy Award nominated blockbuster film "Iron Man

And equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe 10 line movement

The watch showcased in today's offering is an original example of one of these watches

Bezel: 18kt Yellow Gold

This authentic Rolex has been expertly fully serviced

Crystal type: Sapphire conversion