JAEGER-LeCOULTRE, Futurematic
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Storlek: 37 mm
Material: stål
Urverk: hammarautomat, caliber 497
År: cirka 1953
Glas: plexiglas
Armband: läderband
Serienummer: 1'049'084
Boettnummer: 633'085
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowski’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement and please note that a service may be required, at buyer’s expense.
For detailed condition report, please contact specialist.
Övrig information
In 1951, the Manufacture released the Futurematic, the world's first 100% automatic watch, the calibre 497, Calibre 497 debuted with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Futurematic and was much more advanced than the earlier JLC 476 and JLC 481. It features a larger balance for improved accuracy and hacking seconds. One unique feature is a lock that holds the swinging weight in place when the mainspring is fully wound. It also features a special 6 hour power reserve, allowing the watch to immediately function when it is put on, rather than requiring it to be wound first.
The Calibre 497 featured a power reserve indicator along with small seconds located at the unusual position of 3:00.