[WTS] 1950s LeCoultre Powermatic. $1,300 OBO
[WTS] 1950s LeCoultre Powermatic. $1,300 OBO
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage LeCoultre Powermatic from the 1950s, powered by the legendary Caliber 481 automatic movement featuring a power reserve indicator — a complication ahead of its time. Dial: Original silver sunburst dial with beautifully aged patina and applied indices. Power reserve arc at 12 o'clock. Lume plots present at each hour. Case: Stainless steel, approx. 34.5mm excluding crown. Original unsigned crown. Serial number: 713342. Movement: LeCoultre Cal. 481 automatic bumper movement, running and keeping time. Power reserve hand advances as expected. Crystal: Original acrylic crystal in clean vintage condition — light marks present but no cracks. Strap: Currently on a period-correct leather strap. Lug width ~18mm. Condition: Overall excellent vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age. Dial and hands appear untouched. Movement is clean, no signs of water intrusion.