LeCoultre mid 50ish

Pvt-Public · Feb 5, 2015

Can anyone out there tell me anything about this watch? The only thing I can find is, according to this and the higher movement ser# I have it may be from the mid 50’s.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?12&ranfft&&2uswk&LeCoultre_480
Any ideas on model, or if it’s even worth the price of a service,crystal, and a nice strap?

Thanks for any info,
Bob

gatorcpa · Feb 5, 2015

Short answer is absolutely yes to all the above. These cal. 480's are workhorse movements and once serviced properly should keep excellent time for many years. Crystals for these are generic and cheap.

I wouldn't go crazy on a watchband for it. A Speidel Sport Calf in black at under $20 should look great on this watch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360558585030

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gatorcpa

Pvt-Public · Feb 5, 2015

Service, it is then, just might take a while though. Thank you,
Bob

X350 XJR · Feb 5, 2015

Go for it, it actually appears to be in quite nice shape. These gold filled cases typically wear heavily.

Crossfire · Mar 15, 2015

Great movement. Looks very fine