LeCoultre Futurematic wrist watch ca.1950s
Overview: LeCoultre Futurematic wrist watch ca.1950s
LeCoultre Futurematic
MENS AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH ca.1950s
A feast for your eyes
The LeCoultre Futurematic from the 1950s is an iconic vintage wristwatch known for its technical innovation, mid-century styling, and unusual movement design. Here’s a detailed overview of the gold-plated bumper automatic version
original Italian leather strap in as-new condition (rarely worn)
🕰️ LeCoultre Futurematic – 1950s Overview-
🔹 Key Features:
Manufacturer: LeCoultre (Switzerland)
Model: Futurematic
Production Years: Approx. 1951–1959
Case: gold-filled-10k
Diameter: ~35mm (excluding crown)
Case thickness - 10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug - 18mm
Movement: Calibre 497
Movement Type: Bumper automatic (semi-rotor)
Jewels: 17 jewels
Power Reserve: ~36–40 hours
Dial: Two sub-dials — power reserve indicator (left) and seconds register (right)
Crown: Hidden case-back setting mechanism, no visible crown
Crystal: Acrylic (original), domed
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🔧 Technical Highlights:
No winding crown: The movement winds only via the rotor; the time is set with a recessed slide or button on the case back.
Power reserve indicator: One of the first watches to include this feature in such an elegant, integrated manner.
Bumper rotor: The automatic winding rotor travels about 120° before being “bumped” back — typical of pre-fully-rotor automatics.
🧭 Movement Details:
Calibre 497 Notes
These were in-house calibres, a point of pride for LeCoultre.
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🎨 Case and Dial Variants:
Cases came in stainless steel, gold-plated, and occasionally solid gold & gold-filled
Dial colors: Silver, champagne,
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📈 Collectibility:
Highly regarded by collectors for innovation, design, and rarity.
Gold-filled & Gold-plated versions are more sought after.
The LeCoultre Futurematic from the 1950s is an iconic vintage wristwatch known for its technical innovation, mid-century styling, and unusual movement design. Here’s a detailed overview of the gold-filled bumper automatic version:
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Asking Price: (AUD) $ 3500.- all reasonable offers considered
This watch can not be shipped and is available for local pick-up only
The watch can be viewed by appointment at our client's location in Elwood, Melbourne, Australia
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