Jaeger-LeCoultre - K.469 - Men - 1950-1959

Jaeger-LeCoultre – Moon Dial – Calibre 469 – Stainless steel – Around 1950 – Serviced

Original unretouched photos to guarantee the most natural possible appearance of the watch.

Superb vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watch from the 1950s, equipped with the renowned in-house manual-winding mechanical movement, Calibre 469.

This piece stands out for its magnificent original dial displaying a particularly distinctive natural patina, nicknamed the “Moon Dial,” due to its silvery and charcoal-gray tones evoking the lunar surface.

Naturally developed over the decades, this patina gives each watch a unique character. It is beautifully highlighted by its applied baton indexes, its elegant faceted hands, and its small seconds counter at 6 o’clock, finely guilloché with concentric circles.

The stainless steel case, with classic and elegant lines, shows a good overall condition with light signs of use appropriate to its age.

Movement and servicing

The watch is equipped with the Jaeger-LeCoultre 469 caliber, a Swiss mechanical movement hand-wound.

The movement has recently undergone a complete mechanical overhaul, including full disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, mainspring maintenance, and regulation.

Servicing performed privately, without professional invoice.

The results obtained on the chronocomparator are excellent:

* Rate: +0 seconds per day
* Amplitude: 315°
* Beat error: 0.8 ms
* Frequency: 18,000 beats per hour

These values demonstrate the excellent operation of the movement at the time of inspection.

A photo of the chronocomparator check is attached to the listing.

Technical specifications

* Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
* Era: Around 1950
* Origin: Switzerland
* Calibre: Jaeger-LeCoultre 469
* Movement: Mechanical hand-wound in perfect condition, like new
* Case: Unpolished stainless steel
* Diameter: 33.5 mm excluding crown
* Lug width: 16 mm
* Dial: Original silver, natural patina
* Indices: Applied batons
* Functions: Hours, minutes, and small seconds at 6 o’clock
* Strap: Brown leather with crocodile pattern
* Maximum wrist size: 230 mm

Overall condition

Very beautiful vintage piece, preserving the characteristic aesthetics of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking.

The dial shows a significant natural patina, clearly visible in the photographs. It has deliberately not been restored in order to preserve its authenticity and character.

The hands and applied indices provide a very nice contrast with the varying hues of the dial, with exceptional reflections.

The movement, recently serviced, operates with excellent performance and adjustment results especially remarkable for a watch of this era. Winding is smooth and setting the time is easy.

An elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre collectible, combining a manufacture movement, timeless aesthetics, and a Moon Dial with a uniquely characterful dial.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow an accurate appreciation of the watch’s condition.