Long ago Jaeger-LeCoultre built their reputation as masters of watch design. This commitment to stylistic excellence produced a number of exquisitely sculpted watches (like the Reverso), and the company's tradition for beautiful design continued to show-up in certain models of their later American market watches like this watch.

In vintage times the company carried on the tradition and crafted certain very distinctive watches for the less restrained American market. Such is the case with the wristwatch featured in today's offering, one of the most desirable U.S. market dress models made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Officially named the Bradley II, but more commonly known among collectors as the "Ships Wheel" or "Bottle Cap", it possesses elegance and drama in spades.

It is fully LeCoultre/Jaeger-LeCoultre down to all the hands and winding crown.

Its 14K gold case presents as better than near mint. As does its dial. Even its correct original mineral glass crystal is in excellent condition. And its high-grade movement is keeping extremely accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a Java lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

This a special opportunity to own a very fine and rare JLC timepiece's before it slips into someone's prized collection.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no.: 825,126
• Year built: c. 1952
• Model: Bradley II, often called the "ships wheel" or "bottle cap" by collectors
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (outside): 14K GOLD D & A
• Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 14K Gold, 26075
• Case condition: Better than near mint with little wear and light signs of previous polishing
• Dial: Signed LeCoultre and Swiss, gloss black with gold applique faceted dart markers, auxiliary guilloche seconds, presents as better than near mint with light aging and one small mark
• Hands: Original, gold, faceted dauphines
• Movement type: Cal. 480 C/W, high quality, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, monometallic balance, index regulator
• Movement markings: LeCoultre, Swiss, 480/CW, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Java lizard, remborde. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Crystal type: Original, mineral glass, excellent condition
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts. We have serviced/restored hundreds of vintage LeCoultre watches.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee