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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. Q3946420 (217.6.H9)
Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
A rare and complicated limited edition platinum multi-axis tourbillon dual-time wristwatch with reversible skeletonised dial, AM/PM indication, 24-hour display, warranty and presentation box, numbered 33 of a limited edition of 75 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$550,000 - 1,100,000€66,600 - 133,000$70,500 - 141,000
HK$952,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- Circa 2019
- Reference No
- Q3946420 (217.6.H9)
- Case No
- 3’456’886, No. 33/75
- Model Name
- Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 179, 52 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 51.1mm length x 31.0 mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre international warranty dated 4th December 2019, Certificate of Origin, original Jaeger-LeCoultre Korea purchase invoice, instruction manual, product literature, additional crocodile strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Launched in 2016, the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is Jaeger-LeCoultre's fourth attempt at their signature bi-axial tourbillon and the second that was fitted in a reversible swivelling case. Beautifully proportioned, the present model is much more compact, modestly sized, and wearable in comparison to the impressive Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 of 2008.
Like the first generation, the outer cage of the tourbillon revolves once every 60 seconds, also serving as a seconds hand, explaining the 60-second track around the tourbillon aperture. This rotates on the same plane as the dial, while the inner cage rotates perpendicular to the dial. Requiring only a brisk 12.6 seconds to complete a revolution, compared to 24 seconds before, the inner cage all the action on the dial.
On the reverse of the present Gyrotourbillon, the dial is more elaborate, featuring skeletonised bridges covered in a simple, straight-stroke engraving. The time displayed on the back mirrors the time on the front and could be easily mistaken as a second time zone. Instead, at the top right corner a blue and gold disc indicates the time in another locale.
Offered as an exclusive limited edition of 75 pieces, the present Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is numbered 33 and is delivered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories. This complicated yet compact platinum multi-axis tourbillon dual-time wristwatch will certainly appeal to connoisseurs of hyper-technical horological inventions.
Like the first generation, the outer cage of the tourbillon revolves once every 60 seconds, also serving as a seconds hand, explaining the 60-second track around the tourbillon aperture. This rotates on the same plane as the dial, while the inner cage rotates perpendicular to the dial. Requiring only a brisk 12.6 seconds to complete a revolution, compared to 24 seconds before, the inner cage all the action on the dial.
On the reverse of the present Gyrotourbillon, the dial is more elaborate, featuring skeletonised bridges covered in a simple, straight-stroke engraving. The time displayed on the back mirrors the time on the front and could be easily mistaken as a second time zone. Instead, at the top right corner a blue and gold disc indicates the time in another locale.
Offered as an exclusive limited edition of 75 pieces, the present Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is numbered 33 and is delivered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories. This complicated yet compact platinum multi-axis tourbillon dual-time wristwatch will certainly appeal to connoisseurs of hyper-technical horological inventions.
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.