{"product_id":"vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-ladies-9ct-gold-watch-c1960","title":"Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies’ 9ct Gold Bracelet Watch | c.1960","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully elegant \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage Jaeger-LeCoultre ladies’ watch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to circa 1960 and crafted in 9ct gold with a beautifully unusual integrated bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a particularly charming example of the petite cocktail watches produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre during the mid-century period, when ladies’ watches were designed to combine fine Swiss watchmaking with the appearance and craftsmanship of fine jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe beautifully proportioned 15.5mm circular case is framed by sculptural fan-shaped shoulders that flow seamlessly into an intricate articulated gold bracelet. Fine horizontal links graduate away from the case, creating an almost architectural design that sits beautifully around the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silvered dial has been \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eprofessionally restored\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and presents beautifully, with elegant Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, applied gold hour markers and matching gold hands. The restrained dial design complements the more decorative bracelet perfectly and gives the watch a wonderfully authentic mid-century appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather unusually, the winding crown is discreetly positioned on the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereverse of the case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, leaving the circular profile beautifully uninterrupted when viewed on the wrist. This concealed rear-winding arrangement can be found on a number of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s petite ladies’ watches from the late 1950s and early 1960s. A documented 1959 example uses a rear-winding JLC calibre 426\/2 within a similarly petite 16.25mm gold case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside is a traditional \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre manual-wind mechanical movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, which has been fully serviced by our independent horologist and is ready to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDespite its wonderfully delicate proportions, the watch has a substantial overall weight of approximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, reflecting the amount of gold within its integrated bracelet construction. The bracelet fits a wrist of approximately 16–16.5cm and is finished with a clasp and additional safety chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe combination of petite mechanical watch and elaborate gold bracelet makes this as much a piece of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage fine jewellery as a wristwatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Similar solid-gold Jaeger-LeCoultre ladies’ watches from this period were deliberately designed with integral bracelets that flowed around the wrist rather than resembling a conventional watch strap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful piece of mid-century Jaeger-LeCoultre and a wonderful example of the increasingly sought-after small vintage gold watches that feel remarkably elegant worn today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger-LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57532372844917,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/9ct-gold-jaeger-lecoultre-vintage-ladies-watch-5.jpg?v=1788000164","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-ladies-9ct-gold-watch-c1960","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}