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| Crafted in the 1950s, this LeCoultre 18K hammered gold rectangular watch stands as a pure expression of postwar American horological artistry. During this golden era, Jaeger-LeCoultre exported its Swiss-made movements to the United States, where select ateliers created 18K gold cases under the mark “Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by LeCoultre.” That engraving signifies a time when craftsmanship crossed borders—Swiss precision fused with American design sensibility. Originally designed as a men’s model, its 24×28 mm case achieves an exceptional sense of proportion—compact yet substantial, architectural yet understated. It carries the quiet strength of mid-century elegance, a form that feels remarkably relevant to today’s taste for refined downsizing. The entire case is finished with a hand-hammered texture, each strike leaving a subtle, organic pattern that diffuses light like liquid gold. Along the bezel, diamonds and blue sapphires alternate in perfect rhythm, bringing a sophisticated harmony of brilliance and restraint. The dial mirrors the same hammered motif, creating a seamless continuity between surface and structure—as if sculpted from a single block of gold. Inside beats LeCoultre’s Swiss hand-wound Calibre 480, renowned for its durability and fine finishing. Though conceived as a jewel watch, it remains a true mechanical instrument—precise, robust, and deeply crafted. What makes this piece exceptional is its position between art and craft. It embodies ornament without excess, elegance without pretension. Its design language resonates with the era’s great maisons—Cartier, Piaget—yet retains a distinctly American sense of quiet confidence. Paired with a navy nubuck strap by @molequin , the gold and gemstones are tempered with a modern refinement, transforming the watch into a wearable work of art. A bridge between jewelry and timepiece, it captures the essence of quiet luxury—an object that reveals its depth not in volume, but in silence. A sculpture of time, shimmering with the light of the 1950s, still alive on the wrist today. 【Detail】 50's 18YG 24×28 Manual Windows Watch only Not original buckle Excellent condition |
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