JAEGER-LECOULTRE watch in yellow gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre, twisted bracelet – 18K (750) yellow gold – Calibre 496, unique miniaturization – Circa 1954 - Fully serviced.

Exceptional Jaeger-LeCoultre ladies' wristwatch, a rare reference produced in the early 1950s, featuring a case and bracelet entirely in 18K (750) yellow gold with a twisted pattern.

A superb example of the watchmaking and jewelry expertise of Maison du Sentier during the golden age of Swiss haute horlogerie.

Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre

Model: Twisted Bracelet

Year: 1954

Case: 18K (750) yellow gold, No. A 617878, dial diameter (round) 15 mm.

Bracelet: Integrated in 18K yellow gold, double twisted cord design, ratchet clasp with safety chain (entirely in 18K 750 gold, hallmarks are visible).

Bracelet diameter 16.5-17 cm.

Dial: round with cream background, original uniform patina (never restored), applied indexes and Arabic numerals, gilt dauphine hands.

Movement: Mechanical with manual winding – Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 496, exceptional in horological miniaturization.

Weight: 30.1 g

Service: Full service performed in October 2025 by Christian Plantin Paris (Invoice €1,200, 24-month warranty)

Condition: Very good overall condition considering the age of the watch – No scratches on the case, back, bracelet and clasp - The dial has a light oxidation/patina uniform and consistent with the age of the watch, retaining its original charm without restoration.

Accessories: Jaeger-LeCoultre certificate of origin and warranty issued on July 28, 1954, by Vacheron Constantin (prestigious double signature). Jaeger-LeCoultre signed transport box, outer box, and pouch included with the watch. C. Plantin service invoice from 2025 and 24-month watchmaking warranty.

This rare piece was sold new in 1954 by Vacheron Constantin, then the official distributor of Jaeger-LeCoultre — a highly sought-after historical double signature.

The meticulous and reliable JLC 496 caliber represents one of the finest mechanical miniaturizations from the manufacture.

The twisted bracelet in solid gold, supple and sculptural, evokes the “rope” jewelry of Parisian high jewelry of the 1950s (Cartier, Van Cleef, Boucheron).

The example shown is in collector's condition, fully functional and freshly serviced.

A jewel of timeless elegance, both a watch and an adornment.