LeCoultre. A Rare and Unusual Ultra-thin Platinum Openface Keyless Lever Dress Watch with Fob
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LeCoultre. A Rare and Unusual Ultra-thin Platinum Openface Keyless Lever Dress Watch with Fob

Signed LeCoultre, Movement No. 35’622, Case No. 36’008, Manufactured in 1952

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LeCoultre. A Rare and Unusual Ultra-thin Platinum Openface Keyless Lever Dress Watch with Fob
Signed LeCoultre, Movement No. 35’622, Case No. 36’008, Manufactured in 1952
Cal. 145 ultra-thin nickel-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, silvered matte dial, Arabic and dagger numerals, ultra-slim circular case, opened by removing the bezel secured by one screw, together with a stainless steel fob in the shape of a belt buckle, case, dial and movement signed, case also stamped EJ for Edmond Jaeger
48mm diam.
Provenance
Property from the Maurice and Muriel Fulton Collection
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This lot is offered without reserve.

Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Jaeger-LeCoultre, the present dress watch was made in 1952.

It is a fine example of a so-called "tranche couteau" dress watch, referring to the ultra-thin case resembling a knife's edge.

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