LeCoultre 10K Gold-Filled (Star Case Co.) – Cal. K480 – Subsidiary Seconds – 33mm (1950s)
A classic 1950s LeCoultre with a 10K gold-filled bezel and stainless-steel caseback, produced for the U.S. market by Star Watch Case Co. The cream dial shows warm vintage patina with applied gold markers, Arabic numerals at 12/3/9, and a clean sub-seconds display at 6 o’clock.
Inside is LeCoultre’s beautifully made Cal. K480 manual-wind movement — freshly tested and running smoothly. At 33mm, it wears elegantly and captures all the charm of mid-century Swiss watchmaking.
Specs
Case: 33mm, 10K gold-filled bezel / steel back
Dial: Original cream dial with gold indices
Movement: LeCoultre Cal. K480, manual wind — running beautifully
Crystal: Acrylic, light wear
Strap: New leather strap
Caseback: “Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by LeCoultre – Star Watch Case Co.”
Condition
Dial shows even vintage patina
Gold fill with light wear
Crystal shows scratches
Movement performing very well
A gorgeous piece of mid-century LeCoultre history — refined, understated, and full of character.