Jaeger LeCoultre Dress Watch Ultra-Thin Ref. 1947 – 1945 18K Yellow Gold Elegance with Crosshair Dial

We are proud to present this exquisite Jaeger LeCoultre dress watch, reference 1947, dating from 1945. A model that perfectly captures the understated refinement of mid-20th-century Swiss horology, this ultra-thin timepiece in solid 18K yellow gold exemplifies Jaeger LeCoultre’s mastery of elegant proportions and minimalist design.

Historical Significance & Design

Produced at the close of the Second World War, this watch reflects an era where discreet sophistication and enduring craftsmanship defined fine watchmaking. With its slim 33mm yellow gold case, refined champagne dial, and minimalist layout, it represents a quintessential gentleman’s dress watch—balanced, elegant, and timeless.

The dial is particularly remarkable: a champagne surface with a central crosshair motif that adds depth and precision, paired with polished “mirror” finish markers at 12 and 6 o’clock for visual symmetry. The absence of a seconds hand reinforces its purity of design, leaving only hour and minute hands to mark the passage of time.

Condition & Features

Dial: Beautiful champagne crosshair dial with luminous symmetry and unique “mirror” finish applied markers at 12 and 6. Minimalist two-hand layout, free from distractions, ensuring elegant simplicity.

Case: Solid 18K yellow gold case measuring 33mm in diameter, substantial in weight and finely proportioned. The case back is engraved with the year “1945,” underlining its historical provenance.

Crown: Retains its original Jaeger LeCoultre-signed crown—an important detail for collectors.

Crystal: Fitted with its period-correct plexi glass, offering warm vintage character and charm.

Movement: Powered by the Jaeger LeCoultre Calibre 818, a finely crafted manual-wind ultra-thin movement, running smoothly and reliably.

Strap: Mounted on a hand-made Belgian leather strap in an imitation alligator finish, offering modern wearability while complementing its vintage aesthetic.

Technical Details

• Reference: 1947

• Year: 1945 (engraved case back)

• Caliber: Jaeger LeCoultre 818, manual-wind ultra-thin

• Case: 18K yellow gold, 33mm diameter, solid construction

• Crystal: Plexi glass, vintage correct

• Dial: Champagne with crosshair motif and mirror-finish markers at 12 & 6

• Strap: Handmade Belgian leather (imitation alligator)

Why Collect This Watch?

This Jaeger LeCoultre Ref. 1947 is a study in mid-century elegance, embodying both the technical finesse and minimalist design language that defined post-war Swiss watchmaking. Its combination of a slim gold case, rare crosshair champagne dial, and perfectly symmetrical design makes it a highly desirable vintage dress watch.

For the collector of historically significant, understated timepieces, this is more than just a watch—it is a refined expression of Jaeger LeCoultre’s heritage, wearable both for special occasions and as a subtle daily companion.