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Jaeger-LeCoultre
A fine pink gold waterproof wristwatch with signed letter, and Drawing of U2 lyrics, The First Time. By Bono, 2020, donated by Bono to benefit One Drop and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
- Estimate
- $1,000 - 2,000
$60,480
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- Circa 1965
- Movement No
- 1'574'239
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. K881
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Dimensions
- 32mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Drawing of U2 lyrics, The First Time. By Bono, 2020, and signed letter by Bono.
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Catalogue Essay
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.