1950s LeCoultre Futurematic In 10k Yellow Gold-Capped Case

Why This Watch Matters A devilishly handsome dress watch from LeCoultre with sweet dial symmetry, a unique crownless case profile capped in warm 10k yellow gold, and one of the most mechanically interesting automatic movements of the 1950s. The Full Story The Futurematic might just be the most underrated vintage watch from the ranks of LeCoultre/Jaeger-LeCoultre. It also features one of the most overengineered movements of its era. Known as the first fully automatic watch without a crown (a style popularized in contemporary times by the Ulysse Nardin Freak), the Futurematic was a bold mid-century release intended to capture a new generation of watch buyers. The Futurematic was produced from 1951 to 1958. Its distinguishing feature is a seemingly crownless construction, with no visible way to set the time or wind the movement. Instead of a typical three o'clock crown, the Futurematic features a small wheel on the caseback that's labeled "DON'T LIFT - SLIDE" and can be used to set the