1937 Cartier by Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Double Date Calendar Watch, Ref. 2701 - 14K Gold Dive Watch I can only recall ever

I can only recall ever seeing three other examples of IWC Top Hats - one that I actually owned over 10 years ago and another one I owned last year

The case was also made for Rolex by Italian jewelers

It is very difficult to discern without magnification

caliber 540

Unpolished since leaving the factory

1937 Cartier by Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Double Date Calendar Watch, Ref. 2701 - 14K Gold Dive Watch I can only recall everUsually when things are complicated, it means more stress, more work, and more effort, but in the end, it's worth it. The same holds true for vintage wristwatches, where gifted artisans and engineers from years gone by labored months and years to create complicated timepieces that transcend art and talent. When it comes to vintage wristwatches, the highest realms of respect and value are reserved for these watches that do much more than merely tell