I begin the month of June with the third of what I fondly call a 'trinity' of Le Coultre watches is this vintage Powermatic that features a bumper automatic movement and a power reserve indicator. This is one of those watches that were ahead of its time in terms of technology and craftsmanship.
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The relatively immaculate dial shows the watch does not have any other complication except the power reserve indicator below the 12 o'clock hour marker.
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This angle shows the blued second hand
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Side view showing the elegant lugs, the crown and blued second hand. The photo also highlights the exquisite lug design on this watch.
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The other side view showing the overall good condition of the case. Notice again the fancy lugs on this watch.
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The case back with an engraving stating this to be 10K gold filled. I tried to find what 'L & K' means here. Instead of it being related to the gold, it seems this stands for "Love & Kisses". Perhaps this was a gift to a loved one?
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The model were the first watches to have a power reserve indicator. Red indicates this to be 10 hours or less remaining.
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A few shakes or wrist tine (watch use) will 'charge' the watch. Here, the power reserve indicator shows tha watch to have 15+hours of power.
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The inside of the case back showing what looks like a serial number. The watch was cased and timed in the USA. "L&K" again appears on the inside of the cover so it probably has a meaning related to the gold.
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Inside the watch is a Cal. 481 bumper automatic movement that runs at 18,000 A/h with a power reserve of 40 hours.
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Wrist shot the first time I wore the watch
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I have another Powermatic that I acquired from the same source in San Francisco, USA. I will feature these two together as soon as I get their straps changed.
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