Various Properties
248Σ
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 270.2.68
Reverso
A very fine and rare pink gold limited edition reversible tourbillon rectangular wristwatch with power reserve, made to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Reverso collection
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 300,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- Circa 1991
- Reference No
- 270.2.68
- Movement No
- 2'618'458
- Case No
- 308/500
- Model Name
- Reverso
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 828, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Jaeger-LeCoultre</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k pink gold <em>Jaeger-LeCoultre</em> folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 26 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced the legendary Reverso collection in 1931. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the iconic watch, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created the present tourbillon reversible wristwatch, which is numbered 308 of a limited edition of 500 examples in pink gold only. The watch features a geometrical reversible case that perfectly reflects the classic features. The dial is engine-turned and features black Arabic numerals while the reversed is fitted with a glazed sapphire crystal so that the viewer can enjoy the tourbillon carriages as it operates.
The present watch is a timeless classic that showcases Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watchmaking skills and rare craftsmanship.
The present watch is a timeless classic that showcases Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watchmaking skills and rare craftsmanship.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Swiss | 1833Not all companies in the watchmaking field have been able to stand the test of time quite like Jaeger LeCoultre, also known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker." Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and originally named LeCoutre, the firm provided watchmaking's top brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, the high-grade, unfinished mechanical movements with which they completed their watches.
In the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.
Browse MakerIn the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.