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Lecoultre Mystery

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lucite

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
$5,741
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mystery 17007 Carved Dial 18k WG 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery 17007 Carved Dial 18k White Gold 1960s SKU 1404 A true expression of mid
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LeCoultre 14Kt. Solid Gold Mystery Watch with Original Box and Papers 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mystery Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Devon, England
-LeCoultre (French pronunciation is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer based in Le Sentier
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
$2,603
H 7.29 in W 9.45 in D 2.56 in
1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vacheron & Constantin Diamond Mystery Dial, 14K White Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Galaxy 37 Diamond Mystery Dial 14 Karat White Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER LECOULTRE GALAXY 37 DIAMOND MYSTERY DIAL 14K WHITE GOLD WATCH. Vintage watch in good
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Dial 14 Karat White Gold Watch, 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre 14kt White Gold Mystery Dial watch with Silver Satin Dial with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger Lecoultre Retailed by Bulgari Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Very Rare and Unusual Jaeger Lecoultre "Mystery" Watch in 18k Yellow Gold. Originally
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Mystery Dial White Gold and Diamond Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s LeCoultre "Mystery Dial" Wrist watch, 35 M.M. 14K White Gold 2 piece case, this watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre white gold Mystery Galaxy Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Men's Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery 14k Galaxy Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case (33mm
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger Lecoultre White Gold Rare Mystery Galaxy Manual Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Men's Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery 14k Galaxy Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case (33mm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoulture Mystery Dial 18K Yellow Gold Nuggest Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Dial 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Watch is an exquisite timepiece showcasing
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery-Style Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre yellow gold mystery-style wristwatch with engraved case, partially skeletonized
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1956 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1956 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14k White Gold Diamond Mystery Dial 32mm
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Manual Wind, movement 480/CM Function: mystery time Case: 32mm 14k white gold circular
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Manual Wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 33mm 14k white gold circular case, plexiglass crystal, push/pull crown Dial: black dial, diamond dot hands, diamond hour markers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vacheron & Constantin-LeCoultre White Gold Mystery Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
& Constantin-LeCoultre 14k White Gold Mystery Wristwatch, diamond-set indexes, manual-wind movement, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger Le-Coultre Mystery 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger Le-Coultre Mystery 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Automatic. 14K Yellow gold ( 35 mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger Le-Coultre 17011 Mystery 18k White Gold W/Customized Strap & Buckle
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Oval Skeleton Dial Watch is a stunning timepiece that embodies luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage LeCoultre Mystery Dial White Gold and Diamond set Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 LeCoultre "Mystery Dial" Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LeCoultre Vinatge Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 LeCoultre Mystery ( floating dial ) Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 10k White Gold Filled 2 Piece
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

LeCoultre Vintage Yellow Gold Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s LeCoultre Mystery Dial Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Flared
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Wrist Watch, scarce 14K Yellow Gold 33 MM 2
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage LeCoultre 182 Mystery Dial 14k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch 480/CW
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, LeCoultre Mystery wrist watch. It features LeCoultre's 17 jewel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Devon, England
white ads are props only and not included in this sale. History Jaeger-LeCoultre (French
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre 1957 Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Baltimore, MD
Jaeger-LeCoultre 1957 Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial Natural Diamond Watch Metal
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Brass Eight Day Mystery Desk Clock by Jeager-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage brass eight day mystery desk clock by Jeager-LeCoultre, circa 1960s. The clock is
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vacheron & Constantine-LeCoultre White Gold Mystery Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin-LeCoultre 14k White Gold Mystery Wristwatch, diamond-set indexes, manual-wind
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

LeCoultre Mystery Watch 22952 14k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Vacheron Constantin - LeCoultre Mystery in 14k white gold on leather strap. Manual. 33 mm
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Vintage 1970s Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

LeCoultre Mystery Pocketwatch 14k White Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron & Constantin Mystery pendant-watch in 14k white gold. Cased and timed by LeCoultre
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LeCoultre Mystery 31444 in White Gold with a Ivory dial 33mm Manual watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery diamond dial in 14k white gold on black strap. Manual. 33 mm
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Lecoultre Mystery Ref. 598087 in 14k Yellow Gold Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Mystery in 14k yellow gold on a custom 14k bracelet. Diamond hands. Manual wind
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery 727-722-103d 14k White Gold, Diamond Dial
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery in 14k white gold with diamond dial and mystery hands. 17
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery Wristwatch with Diamond Accents
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A great 14k yellow gold LeCoultre mystery watch with diamond indexes to the dial. Description
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Swiss Wrist Watches

LeCoultre Mystery14k white gold & ostrich Manual Wristwatch Ref 727-722-103D
By 08sircus
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Galaxy in 14k white gold & ostrich. Manual. 33 mm case size
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An 14k white gold Galaxy mystery dial from Jaeger LeCoultre Model: Galaxy Mystery Reference
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k yellow gold manual-wind mystery wristwatch with back-wind crown and unusual
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mystery Dial Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre 14k yellow gold mystery dial wristwatch, circa 1960s. 32mm case with original dial
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre " BAGUETTE " form skeleton clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Of the entire series of inline mystery clocks by Lecoultre, this model stands alone. It is the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Clocks

Materials

Brass

Le Coultre White Gold Diamond Mystery Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Most elegant Mystery Watch, made by Le Coultre. 17- jewel movement. Pristine white dial. Applied
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin And LeCoultre White Gold Diamonds Mystery Galaxy Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Vacheron Constantin & LeCoultre Style Number 727-722-103D Series Mystery Galaxy
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN LE COULTRE White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Verona, IT
14kt white gold Le Coultre - Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch, ref. 727-722-103D, 1950's. Original white mistery dial, marked Le Coultre with single diamond as hour hand and minute h...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Mystery manual wind Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
timepiece is remarkable! The "Mystery" appears to be that there are no watch hands! Seventeen
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950's Vacheron Le Coultre Diamond Mystery White Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
conceived. This Jaeger-leCoultre Vacheron Constantin Galaxy Diamond Mystery has an ostentatious name but
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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Lecoultre Mystery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact lecoultre mystery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect lecoultre mystery may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a lecoultre mystery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin are consistently popular. While most can agree that any lecoultre mystery from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lecoultre mystery, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Lecoultre Mystery?

The price for a lecoultre mystery starts at $1,300 and tops out at $7,800 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,550.

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