LeCoultre Power Reserve Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1950s
Maker / issuer
LeCoultreThis LeCoultre Power Reserve wristwatch, attributed to the 1950s, features a stainless steel case measuring 34 mm in diameter and 40 mm lug-to-lug. It is powered by a Swiss-made bumper-style automatic movement, specifically caliber 481, which contains 17 jewels and offers a 40-hour power reserve.
A technical feature of this model is the power reserve display window located at the 12 o'clock position, which changes to red when energy is low. The dial is presented in a two-tone silver finish displaying natural patina and applied Arabic numerals. The watch is fitted with a modern calf leather strap with a faux crocodile texture. The timepiece is reported to function accurately, although its last service date is unknown and it is sold as-is without original boxes or paperwork.
It is documented to show light wear consistent with age, including surface scratches on the steel casing.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Power reserve wristwatch
- Maker
- LeCoultre
- Jewels
- 17
- Caliber
- 481
- Reference
- 534386
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Power reserve indicator window at 12 o'clock position • Two-tone silver dial with visible patina • Applied Arabic numerals on dial • Bumper-style automatic winding system
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a polished stainless steel case with a stated diameter of 34 mm and a lug-to-lug length of 40 mm. The exterior shows evidence of vintage use in the form of minor surface scratches and a natural patina. The dial is executed in a two-tone silver colorway and has developed a warm, aged appearance over time, referred to in the source as tropic patina. It is protected by a plexiglass crystal consistent with mid-century design. Arabic numerals serve as hour markers, complementing the overall aesthetic. The hands and indicators are described as original to the piece. A notable aperture is positioned at the 12 o'clock position to show the power reserve status, which is indicated by a color change to red when the mainspring requires winding.
- Condition and Presentation
- The watch is presented on a modern brown leather strap with a crocodile texture, selected to harmonize with the vintage styling of the piece. The package includes a travel storage case, though the listing confirms that no original manufacturer boxes or accompanying factory papers are included with the object. The auction description reports the overall condition as excellent relative to the age of the piece. The presence of patina on both the dial and the steel casing is cited by the source as an indicator of the object's history. It is noted that the information provided is based on the source's cataloguing and does not constitute independent authentication.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- Internally, the timepiece is equipped with a Swiss-made bumper automatic movement, identified as caliber 481. This movement utilizes a 17-jewel configuration to manage its timekeeping and complication functions. The mechanical assembly provides a 40-hour power reserve. While the movement is reported by the auction description to have been monitored and to be currently providing accurate time, the source notes that the date of the last professional service is undocumented and the watch is sold in its current as-is state.
Identification
- Reference
- 534386
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact service history is unknown
- Research required: Original box and documentation are absent