LeCoultre Cartier signed 14k Yellow Gold for American Market circa 1936

This LeCoultre from 1936 represents a fascinating intersection of two of watchmaking’s most storied names—Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. Cased in 14k yellow gold, the watch is defined by its elegant rectangular proportions (14 x 30 mm) and distinctive Art Deco styling. The original dial is co-signed “Cartier,” a detail that immediately elevates this watch into a highly desirable collector’s category.

The dial features applied gold hour markers along with geometric Art Deco-style applied corners, emphasizing the design language of the 1930s. Inside beats Jaeger-LeCoultre’s manual wind caliber 404, a precise and dependable movement from the maison’s golden era of manufacture.

Adding further rarity, the case back shows clearly visible Cartier inventory numbers—confirming the authenticity of this historically significant collaboration. Early Cartier-signed watches such as this are among the most coveted by collectors today, combining the refinement of Cartier’s style with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technical mastery.

Highlights

• Very rare original Cartier-signed dial
• Cartier inventory numbers visible on the case back
• Early and highly collectible co-signed example from 1936

Specifications

• Brand: LeCoultre
• Case Material: 14k yellow gold
• Dial: Original Cartier-signed dial with applied gold markers and Art Deco-style applied corners
• Markers: Applied gold hour markers and corners
• Movement: Manual wind Jaeger-LeCoultre cal. 404
• Case Width: 14 x 30 mm
• Year: 1936

A rare opportunity to acquire a historically important co-signed Cartier x LeCoultre watch—beautifully preserved and representative of a golden era of Art Deco design.