Jaeger-LeCoultre

This was the title of a JLC ad in the 50ies. ( Do you need a watch? ) JLC used it for several purposes, including the Powermatic, in a very creative way: The saga of the JLC Automatic started in 1946 with a very conventional watch, housing the Cal 476 ( a...  

It's a superb and elegant vintage with proportion of a modern day classic What can there be not to like in this beauty Maybe another to add to the wish list :) Best Imran

Thanks for your comments, my friend. Best, Nicolas

... is just too tempting, Nicolas! Thanks for your mouth-watering post which again made me feel I am living in the wrong era: watch-wise I am a 50´s and 60´s person. Your shot of the three JLC automatic watches is breathtaking, each of the three watches i... 

I am the lucky owner of them. I just have to update my post on Vintage JLC automatic watches, you will see, it is even more spectacular. ;) Best, my friend, and thanks for viewing. Nicolas

Nicolas Thank you for present this beauty. Did a research and it seems that JLC was, again, the first-ever to have this power reserve indicator on a commercial product. Breguet had one in 1933 but was one of a kind prototype. Cheers NIlo

Some pictures of the yellow gold version of this Powermatic Jumbo by master "Loupe à l'Oeil" ...  

Great catch, my friend! :) Best Blomman

Nilo, Indeed, JLC have many "first" - but this time I suspect that it was a joint venture together with Zodiac. Patent - filed 1948, granted 1952: Here is an article about the Power reserve indicator function from 1949: Best, my friend Blomman ...  

Thanks for sharing

It was a superb era, when JLC released so many interesting and fine watches! Best, Nilo, and thanks for answering. Nicolas

Thank you, Nicolas for a great review! :) The Powermatic is a beautiful watch - especially the Jumbo size! As you stated in the review - it started with the Cal 476. Here is the movement specification for the Cal 476 and 481 - as you can see the Cal 481 s...  

I miss this one a lot. Thanks for your kind words, my friend. I find the Automatic watches from JLC to be very interesting, and developped a small trip into this thema. Will show you.... Best! Nicolas

Interesting watch, I wonder how hard it is to get the correct crown for this piece. Thanks for the review Nico! -MW

Thank, you, my friend. Best, Nicolas

I'll have nightmares/fantasies of that picture of the trip. -- Sancerre

Best, Vlad.

Of the trio, not trip!

Nicolas, your Jumbo Powermatic is a beauty. Thank you for your review that highlights the mechanical, historical and aestetic interest of this watch as it deserves. I was wearing my Powermatic recently and it confirmed that the window at 12 is a perfect s...  

Your dial is mint! And thanks for the Brevet, it was an important information I missed. Best, Nicolas

never knew about the Powermatics! Thank you Nicolas! I find the PR very discreet and well done for a vintage style piece. I have always thought that the PR along with the alarm are the best complications. And the larger 37mm is great for today's wearer. T... 

It is a long hunt before finiding a jumbo Powermatic. But whic knows? I will let you know if I ever find or see one. All the best, and thanks for your kind words. Nicolas

Hi Great review glad the Powermatic came out on top of the list. One of these has been lurking in the shadows of my want list for a while now. And you're right there is a family likeness between it and the Futurematic. Time to start the hunt in earnest. C... 

I think you are right to hunt this reference. much more underated than the Futurematic, but far from being an uninteresting second choice! And in 37 mm, the case is really something. The problem is that they are quite hard to find... Best, my friend. Nico... 

Comment ça va mes amis ? Sorry, but I shall to switch to English, cause my French is very rusty . Although I´m not a regular in this forum , I´m always looking for new information of my vintage watches in several forums and IMHO the Amanico & friends´...  

I will do , Cheers Kingmatic

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for sharing my old MRD photos, it was surprising but good to see them again, as I don't have that nice watch any more...but I still have a small American Powermatic with a completely different case and dial which shows the diversity of ...