1961 LeCoultre Master Mariner Automatic Complete Set Box and Papers Unpolished

Offered for sale is a beautiful and exceptionally well-preserved LeCoultre Master Mariner Automatic, manufactured in 1961. This outstanding collector’s example combines remarkable originality, exceptional condition, and an unusually complete set of original accessories.

The stainless steel case measures 33mm without the crown and approximately 36mm including the crown, offering elegant vintage proportions that wear comfortably on the wrist. The unpolished case remains in mint condition, retaining crisp lines and a beautiful original finish with only the lightest signs of careful wear. The watch also retains its original crown and original crystal.

The original silver sunburst dial has aged beautifully and remains exceptionally well preserved, showing only minimal signs of wear. The applied hour markers, hands, and dial printing remain sharp and attractive, giving the watch a clean and elegant appearance.

Powered by its original automatic movement, the watch has been carefully inspected and is running exactly as it should, with all functions operating properly.

The watch is currently fitted with a correct period alligator strap and is also accompanied by its original LeCoultre alligator strap. It retains its original signed LeCoultre buckle, completing an exceptionally original presentation.

What Makes This Example So Special

What truly sets this watch apart is its remarkable completeness. It is accompanied by its original inner and outer presentation boxes, dating from the period when LeCoultre and Vacheron & Constantin shared North American distribution. The presentation box displays both names, making it a fascinating piece of the company's history.

Also included are:

• Original warranty booklet

• Original price tag

• Original factory hang tag bearing the movement number and matching the watch

• Original inner and outer presentation boxes

• Original LeCoultre alligator strap

• Original signed LeCoultre buckle

Finding a 1961 LeCoultre Master Mariner in this condition is uncommon. Finding one with its original crown, original crystal, original buckle, original LeCoultre strap, warranty booklet, price tag, matching movement-number hang tag, and both original boxes is exceptionally rare.

After more than six decades, it is highly unusual for so many of these original accessories to have remained together. This is a remarkable collector's example and undoubtedly one of the most complete and well-preserved Master Mariners from the early 1960s.

Please Note — Especially for New Collectors

Most of our watches are authentic vintage timepieces manufactured between the 1920s and 1990s. Although every watch is carefully serviced, we preserve as many original movement components as possible in order to maintain authenticity.

Because of their age and mechanical construction, vintage watches will not keep time as precisely as modern watches. Small daily variations in timekeeping are completely normal.

If your priority is absolute accuracy and modern performance, we recommend purchasing a modern watch instead. Vintage watches should be appreciated for their history, craftsmanship, originality, and character. not absolute accuracy.