DESCRIPTION:
LeCoultre & Co., Switzerland, "Futurematic", 17 jewels, automatic winding cal. 497 nickel plate movement with lever escapement, in a yellow gold filled case with horn lugs, dart and pyramid metal dial with power reserve indication and constant seconds, gold dauphine hands, serial #868651, 34mm, c1955, with brown leather strap and chrome buckle.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches and scuffs on outer surface of case; Edge of back with area of wear through the gold; Plastic crystal with fine scratches. DIAL: Minor marks and fine scratches on dial; Discoloration and darkening at dial edge. HANDS: Haze and minor loss to gilding.MOVEMENT PLATES: Barrel bridge with scratches and gouges; Very dirty; Some steel components with rust; End of hack lever broken off. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) in need of service.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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