Jaeger-LeCoultre - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips
  • 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 Jaeger-LeCoultre crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 26 mm. width
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • 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.

  • Artist Biography

    Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Swiss • 1833

    Not 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.

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Various Properties

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Ref. 270.2.68
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

Circa 1991
26 mm. width
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 300,000 

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO

Hong Kong Auction 31 May 2016