8037
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 270.2.62
Reverso Grande Taille, “Del Centenario Torino F.C.”
A fine and rare limited edition pink gold rectangular-shaped reversible wristwatch with small seconds, enamel crest of Torino F.C., warranty and presentation box, numbered 7 of 25 pieces, made in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Torino F.C.
- Estimate
- HK$30,000 - 60,000€3,700 - 7,400$3,800 - 7,700
HK$94,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- Circa 2008
- Reference No
- 270.2.62
- Case No
- 2’562’849, No. VII/XXV
- Model Name
- Reverso Grande Taille, “Del Centenario Torino F.C.”
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 822, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm length x 26mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee stamped Jaeger-LeCoultre Torino Italy dated 2nd August 2008, Certificate of Origin, original preorder invoice, instructions manual, product literature, CD, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This was a special edition made for Torino F.C.: it features burgundy numerals on a rose gold case and I paired it with a tan strap to emphasize the red tones of the watch. The case is JLC's discontinued Grand Taille size which remains, in my opinion, the best and most balanced size they ever made. Large enough to be substantial but small enough to be elegant. - Mark Cho
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- Founded in 1906, Torino is one of the most successful Italian football clubs, having won seven league titles and the Coppa Italia five times. Based in the city of Turin, Torino FC has a local rivalry with Juventus FC.
- The Reverso Grande Taille “Del Centenario Torino F.C.” was released as a limited edition of 100 pieces only to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Club. While 75 examples are encased in stainless steel, only 25 examples were realised in pink gold. In honour of the team’s institutional colours, the brushed silvered dial with guilloche center is adorned with burgundy hour markers. Upon reversing the dial, of the inner case bears an enamel crest of the Torino FC in the same hue.
- Numbered 7 of a limited edition of 25 pieces, the present example is further presented with an interesting provenance and is complete with its set of original accessories. Calling all football fans, this Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille is no doubt an exquisite collectable with an incredible story to tell.
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- Founded in 1906, Torino is one of the most successful Italian football clubs, having won seven league titles and the Coppa Italia five times. Based in the city of Turin, Torino FC has a local rivalry with Juventus FC.
- The Reverso Grande Taille “Del Centenario Torino F.C.” was released as a limited edition of 100 pieces only to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Club. While 75 examples are encased in stainless steel, only 25 examples were realised in pink gold. In honour of the team’s institutional colours, the brushed silvered dial with guilloche center is adorned with burgundy hour markers. Upon reversing the dial, of the inner case bears an enamel crest of the Torino FC in the same hue.
- Numbered 7 of a limited edition of 25 pieces, the present example is further presented with an interesting provenance and is complete with its set of original accessories. Calling all football fans, this Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille is no doubt an exquisite collectable with an incredible story to tell.
Provenance
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.