Watchseconds Emporium
Modernist 1950s LeCOULTRE Aristocrat Grasshopper 10K YGF 17J Watch Cal. 490/BW
1950s Modernist Ladies LeCOULTRE Grasshopper Aristocrat Asymmetric
10K Yellow Gold Filled 17 Jewel Movement
Watch Cal. 490/BW
Make: LeCoultre
Serial #: 00003633 (from case back)
Year: (approximate) 1952
Country: Swiss
Case Shape and Material:
10k yellow gold filled asymmetrical case in good condition with light scratches. Case measures 17-19mm W x 27mm L including the lugs. Caseback marked "Cased and timed in the USA by LeCoultre" and "10K Gold Filled". Plain crown.
Lugs: spring bar lugs
Monogram: none
Movement: LeCoultre 490/BW movement
Movmt Type: 17 jewel high grade LeCoultre movemnt
Movmt Condition: good condition, sets, runs and keeps time, however not recently serviced.
Mainspring (runtime): 30+ hours
Regulation: checked
Dial: 2 tone metal dial with raised gold dot markers except raised gold arrow heads at 12, 3,6, and 9 in good condition . Upper half of dial is a lighter color then bottom half. Signed "LeCoultre" under the 12 position some wear to finish at edges which is hidden by bezel for the most part.
Hands: gold tone sword hands, very good
Crystal: plastic in fair condition with numerous scratches
Band: brown calf leather strap fits wrist sizes to 6.25 inches.
Box: faux leather gift box with gold stamping
Papers: None
Notes: Legendary 1950s LeCoultre manual wind watch in 10k yellow gold filled case in good condition keeping time and ready to wear. Exceptional abstract/modernist case design.
Non acceptable returns:
After dropping the watch it no longer runs.
The watch looked more silver in color in the photo
Acceptable returns:
you said it was 17 Jewels but its only 7 Jewels
you said it was 18K solid gold but its 18K plated
Warranty:
This item carries a one-year Watchseconds Warranty on the movement which covers all needed repairs to the movement arising during normal use.
Watchseconds and Jewels is a company specializing in the repair and restoration of fine watches and jewelry.
We use an old world approach giving individual attention and personalized service to each and every customer.
Watchseconds has sold fine jewelry and watches online since 1999 including thousands of items through our eBay store (eBay Seller: WATCHSECONDS). You can examine our 2130 100% positive eBay feedbacks which confirm our exemplary commitment to customer service.
All items are certified authentic by a professional jeweler and many of our watches come with 6 month or longer guarantees. Watchseconds and Jewels is a member of the National Association Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).
By Phone: Please request our phone info by email.
By Mail: Watchseconds Emporium, 1465 Woodbury Ave. #278, Portsmouth, NH 03801
RIGHT TO CANCEL: Please note that Watchseconds items currently for sale on eBay may simultaneously be for sale in jewelry stores or on other websites and Seller reserves the right to cancel this listing at anytime should the item sell elsewhere.
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Shipping
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Conditions of Sale
Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.
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