A true innovation in horology, this 1950s Jaeger-LeCoultre Futurematic is one of the most iconic and forward-thinking timepieces of its era — and still feels futuristic today. With its signature crownless design, the watch is wound and set via a recessed mechanism on the caseback, giving the case a clean, seamless silhouette that stands apart from anything else in the vintage world.
Crafted in a 10k gold-filled case, this Futurematic reflects the post-war optimism and design experimentation of the 1950s. Its balanced layout includes a sweeping seconds subdial and a power reserve indicator, both hallmarks of the Futurematic line. This piece isn’t just a watch — it’s an engineering statement and a design revolution.
Inside is JLC’s in-house automatic bumper movement, which was groundbreaking at the time for being regulated without a traditional crown — hence the name "Futurematic." It was the first automatic wristwatch to stop running when taken off the wrist to conserve energy and ensure accuracy.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, often called the “watchmaker’s watchmaker,” is revered for supplying movements to brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. But with the Futurematic, JLC was leading the charge itself — this is a mid-century grail, and a must for any serious vintage collector.
Freshly serviced and running well by vintage standards, this watch wears like functional art. A truly rare and futuristic gem — from the golden age of innovation.
A true innovation in horology, this 1950s Jaeger-LeCoultre Futurematic is one of the most iconic and forward-thinking timepieces of its era — and still feels futuristic today. With its signature crownless design, the watch is wound and set via a recessed mechanism on the caseback, giving the case a clean, seamless silhouette that stands apart from anything else in the vintage world.
Crafted in a 10k gold-filled case, this Futurematic reflects the post-war optimism and design experimentation of the 1950s. Its balanced layout includes a sweeping seconds subdial and a power reserve indicator, both hallmarks of the Futurematic line. This piece isn’t just a watch — it’s an engineering statement and a design revolution.
Inside is JLC’s in-house automatic bumper movement, which was groundbreaking at the time for being regulated without a traditional crown — hence the name "Futurematic." It was the first automatic wristwatch to stop running when taken off the wrist to conserve energy and ensure accuracy.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, often called the “watchmaker’s watchmaker,” is revered for supplying movements to brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. But with the Futurematic, JLC was leading the charge itself — this is a mid-century grail, and a must for any serious vintage collector.
Freshly serviced and running well by vintage standards, this watch wears like functional art. A truly rare and futuristic gem — from the golden age of innovation.
