{"product_id":"vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-art-deco-tank-black-gilted-dial-cal-438-crab-lugs","title":"Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Tank, Black Gilted Dial Cal. 438, \"Crab\" Lugs from 1950's","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThis vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Tank is a striking rectangular watch from the 1950's, defined by strong geometry and refined detailing. Its elongated case proportions and distinctive “crab” lugs beautifully presents Art Deco period. An exceptional feature of this example is its black gilt dial, which has been professionally restored. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eThe watch carries the LeCoultre name on the dial, a designation used specifically for the American market. During this era, Jaeger-LeCoultre branding differed by region: \u003cem data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eJaeger\u003c\/em\u003e for France, \u003cem data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/em\u003e for Europe and Switzerland, and \u003cem data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eLeCoultre\u003c\/em\u003e for the United States. This example aligns fully with U.S. market production, both in movement and case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eInside is the manual-wind Caliber 438 in the 438\/4CW configuration. The presence of the “VXN” import code confirms the movement was exported from Switzerland to the United States, where it was cased locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eCASE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eRectangular Art Deco case with “crab” lugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eCase size: 41.5mm × 22.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eWidth including lugs: 26mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eLug width: 16mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eThickness: 9.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eDIAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eBlack gilt dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eProfessionally restored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eClassic Art Deco layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e“LeCoultre” signature for the U.S. market\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 438 \/ 438-4CW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eManual-wind mechanical movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eSwiss made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e“VXN” import code indicating U.S. export\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eSerial number: 545,962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750454833404,"sku":null,"price":2190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-art-deco-tank-black-gilted-dial-cal-438-crab-lugs-from-1950s-3682627.jpg?v=1770728791","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-art-deco-tank-black-gilted-dial-cal-438-crab-lugs","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}