Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve - 18-carat rose gold watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve "40h" in 18-carat rose gold (750/1000), automatic calibre 481, 1950s.

Elegant and particularly sought-after, this Jaeger-LeCoultre Power Reserve "40h" in 18-carat rose gold perfectly illustrates the manufacture's expertise during the 1950s.

It is powered by the famous automatic calibre 481 with bumper system, one of the first automatic movements developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Its main appeal lies in its power reserve indicator positioned at 12 o'clock, a rare complication for the period. As the spring unwinds, the red sector gradually appears, offering an immediate reading of the remaining autonomy while giving the dial a particularly elegant aesthetic identity.

The original silvered dial, never restored, displays a superb even patina, without marked oxidation. The applied rose gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 alternate harmoniously with faceted indexes, while the rose gold dauphine hands emphasize the elegance of the whole.

The 34 mm 18-carat rose gold case has remained unpolished and retains well-defined edges as well as its original hallmarks on the back, testifying to its excellent state of preservation.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre automatic calibre 481 movement (no. 975080, 17 jewels) was fully inspected, serviced and adjusted by Atelier des Tocantes (Paris) in June 2026, with excellent timing machine results.

The watch is fitted with a new leather strap and accompanied by its original Jaeger-LeCoultre box as well as the 12-month Atelier des Tocantes warranty.

Characteristics:

• Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Model: Power Reserve "40h"
• Year: 1950s
• Case: 18-carat rose gold (750/1000)
• Case diameter: 34 mm
• Bezel: 18-carat rose gold, unpolished
• Case back: 18-carat rose gold with original hallmarks
• Crystal: domed plexiglass
• Dial: original silvered, unrestored, with even patina
• Indexes: applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, faceted indexes
• Hands: rose gold dauphine
• Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre automatic bumper calibre 481
• Movement number: 975080
• Power reserve: 40 hours with colored indicator
• Jewels: 17
• Strap: new crocodile leather
• Box: original Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Service: Atelier des Tocantes (Paris), June 2026
• Warranty: 12 months Atelier des Tocantes

Rare on the market in such a state of authenticity, this Jaeger-LeCoultre will appeal to collectors seeking an emblematic watch from the 1950s, combining a remarkably well-preserved original dial, an unpolished case, and one of the most elegant complications developed by the manufacture.

Pre-owned watch second-hand - as the watch has been opened to be inspected and serviced in the workshop, the original water-resistance guarantee can no longer be assured beyond rain and splashes.