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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 151.6.67.S
Master Minute Repeater
A fine and impressive limited edition platinum minute repeating semi-skeletonized wristwatch with 15-day power reserve and spring torque indication, numbered 177 of a limited edition of 200 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
- Implemented a crystal gong, amplifying the pure acoustics of the chime
- Limited to 200 pieces
- 15-day power reserve
Mastering the artisanal craftsmanship of minute-repeating wristwatches is a feat that only a select few manufacturers can claim. In 2005, Jaeger-LeCoultre made a significant impact on the industry with the launch of the Master Minute Repeater collection. This was highlighted by their innovative use of a crystal gong, which secures the "heel" of the gong to the sapphire crystal to amplify the pure acoustics of the chime—a groundbreaking revelation.
Encased in platinum, this model was released as a limited edition of just 200 pieces. The semi-skeletonized dial features an unusual design that includes impressive indications for a 15-day power reserve and a spring torque, both displayed in retrograde style. This semi-skeletonized design allows the wearer to appreciate the visually striking repeating mechanism while being enchanted by the crisp, clear chime. Powering this chiming timepiece is the manually wound in-house calibre 947, which consists of 413 parts. The present example, numbered 177 in platinum, is offered in excellent overall condition and is an ideal choice for connoisseurs who appreciate this romantic yet sophisticated complication.
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.