Jaeger-LeCoultre - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024 Hong Kong Friday, September 20, 2024 | Phillips
  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 2000s
    Reference No: 145.8.79, 145.840.792B
    Case No: 4051
    Model Name: Master Ultra Thin
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 849, 19 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 34mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied undated Jaeger-LeCoultre certificate stamped Carda Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Jaeger-LeCoultre has long been renowned for its expertise in manufacturing ultra-thin movements, dating back to the brand's first ultra-thin pocket watch with the caliber 145 in 1907.

    - As wristwatches became the dominant watch format, Jaeger-LeCoultre shifted its focus to developing exceptional wristwatch movements. Thanks to their extreme craftsmanship and reliability, the brand has also supplied base movements to other esteemed manufactures, such as Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.

    - The present watch harks back to the brand's roots in ultra-thin watchmaking. It features a simple hours and minutes display on a highly legible silvered dial, showcasing the brand's expertise in creating refined and elegant designs.

    - Extremely classy in appearance and comfortable on the wrist, this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is a versatile choice for daily wear.

    - From the original owner, the watch is kept in “new-old-stock” condition.

    - Please note that the proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to various charities.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

Σ8126

Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 145.8.79, 145.840.792B
A “new-old-stock” and ultra-thin stainless steel wristwatch with certificate and presentation box

Circa 2000s
34mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$16,000 - 32,000 
€1,800-3,700
$2,100-4,100

Please note that once you've placed your bid,
it cannot be cancelled.

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024

20 - 27 September 2024