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LECOULTRE, REF. E2647 STAINLESS STEEL \'CHRONOGRAPH CALCULATOR\' WATCH, BOX & PAPERS
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Passed
Live Auction
Watches
Location
Chicago
Description
LECOULTRE, REF. E2647 STAINLESS STEEL 'CHRONOGRAPH CALCULATOR' WATCH, BOX & PAPERS
Maker: Le Coultre
Reference number: E2647
Year: Circa 1960s
Case size: Approx. 38 mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Two-layer slide rule
Dial: Matte gray
Movement: Manual wind Valjoux 72
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Functions: Chronograph
Stamps: Clasp: NSA SWISS MADE STEELINOX
Gross weight: 57.20 dwt.
Sold with: Box, papers, and extra black leather strap
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Bracelet size: Approx. 8 inchesOverall Condition: Dial is in exceptional condition with all luminous plots intact, all visible parts appear to be correct and original. With a rare variant 'lollipop' chronograph hand. The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. Please note that Freeman’s Hindman does not warranty the watch at the time of the auction or after its purchase. Potential buyers should be advised that though the watch may be running at the time of cataloging, it may stop running before the auction and servicing is recommended for all timepieces. The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred. Hindman assumes all watches are unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s | Hindman is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact watches@hindmanauctions.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
Provenance
The LeCoultre Calculator Chronograph features a two-layer slide rule on the bezel. Here, the outer ring rotates and the inner ring remains fixed. The slide rule is designed to measure distance, as well as convert weight and volume from the imperial to the metric system and vice versa.The dial on this particular example is in exceptional condition with all luminous plots intact, and all visible parts appear to be correct and original. With a rare variant 'lollipop' chronograph hand.