Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre P478

An elegant and historically important vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre powered by the renowned Calibre P478 manual wind movement. Produced during the golden era of Swiss watchmaking, the P478 is recognized as one of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s early center-seconds calibers and represents the manufacture’s commitment to technical innovation and precision.

The watch features a beautifully balanced two-tone dial with oversized Arabic numerals, a railroad-style minute track, and distinctive cathedral hands. Over the decades, the dial has developed an attractive natural patina that enhances its vintage character while preserving its original aesthetic.

Housed in a stainless steel case and paired with a handcrafted leather strap, this piece captures the charm of mid-century Swiss watchmaking and remains highly wearable today.

For collectors seeking an authentic early Jaeger-LeCoultre with an in-house movement, the Calibre P478 represents an important chapter in the manufacture’s history.

Specifications

* Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
* Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre P478
* Winding: Manual Wind
* Functions: Hours, Minutes, Center Seconds
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Caseback: Stainless Steel Snap Back
* Dial: Two-tone cream dial
* Numerals: Arabic numerals
* Hands: Cathedral-style hands
* Crystal: Acrylic
* Strap: Brown leather strap
* Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
* Era: Circa 1940s–1950s

Condition

* Running and winding properly.
* Original dial exhibits attractive age-related patina.
* Case shows wear consistent with age and use.
* Caseback displays scratches from decades of wear and servicing.
* Fitted with an aftermarket leather strap.