LeCoultre cal 481... Original dial?

[Darlinboy]

Opinions on this one would be welcome. It is signed Swiss, though not visible in these pictures.

[zafbasha]

Tough call. Hard to say. I'd expect to the wind indicator area to be trimmed in red?

[Darlinboy]

I have not found an example of this exact black dial - a wide variety of dials it seems. The white dials I've seen sometimes have red trim, could not find a black one with red trim to compare. In hand, no obvious signs it's been redialed so I am satisfied.

The hands are a bit rough, any chance of finding a better set in someone's spare parts bin?

[gatorcpa]

I have a black dialed Powermatic from about the same time period. The outline is gold, not red.



The logo on the first watch looks correct. The "Swiss" is correct. I can't see if the window is trimmed in gold or not.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

[Darlinboy]

That does help, thanks. The outline is silver, same color as the text, as is your example (gilt/gilt). For me, that fits, given the stainless steel case and dial furniture. I'm convinced it is as the factory shipped it.

[zafbasha]

I think that looks pretty good.

[Darlinboy]

Thanks both!

[gatorcpa]

Found this advertisement online today:

You have a Nautilus "I" model in steel. Next task is to find the original bracelet.
Good luck with that!
gatorcpa

[Darlinboy]

Excellent find, thanks much! I shall settle for leather until a correct bracelet comes along.