1950s LeCoultre 'General Wayne' In 14k Yellow Gold

Why This Watch Matters A 50s LeCoultre for the US Market with just enough funk to hold us over. The Full Story Most people associate the Jaeger-LeCoultre with the Reverso, but if you look closely enough, you can find some hidden gems from the brand in the vintage world. Jaeger-LeCoultre is occasionally called the "watchmaker's watchmaker" for its long history of movement manufacturing and for providing its in-house calibers to other high-end brands. This reputation speaks volumes about the work that the brand was doing in this period on a horological level, specifically when it came to movement finishing and innovation. Jaeger-LeCoultre movements can be found within watches from brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet – just to name a few. The model we have here is referred to as the "General Wayne" in period advertisements from LeCoultre cased and timed in the US. Hence, only the name "LeCoultre" appears on the case, dial, and movement as they