1040Σ︎
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. Q39334H2, 214.3.62
Reverso Tribute Enamel, "Lake Thun with Symmetric Mirroring"
An extremely rare artistic limited edition white gold rectangular-shaped reversible wristwatch with grand feu blue enamel guilloche dial and miniature painting after a painting by Ferdinand Hodler, warranty and presentation box, numbered 8 of a limited edition of 8 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
- Limited edition numbered 8 of 8
- Pays homage to Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler
- Beautiful miniature enamel painting depicting Lake Thun in Switzerland
- Excellent condition with original warranty card and box
Jaeger-LeCoultre is among the select few manufactures to master miniature enamel painting—a painstaking discipline requiring countless hours of meticulous labor, where high failure rates deter most watchmakers from even attempting it. Within the Métiers Rares collection, this exceptional Reverso celebrates the legendary works of Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler.
As one of the most celebrated Swiss artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hodler played a pivotal role in transitioning European art from Realism to Modernism, heavily influencing both Art Nouveau and Expressionism. Over his career, he developed a personal artistic philosophy known as "Parallelism", which utilized symmetry, repetition and rhythmic horizontal and vertical compositions to evoke structural balance, unity and emotion.
Hodler's late-period landscapes of Lake Geneva and Swiss alpine waters—defined by bold horizontal lines and radiant palettes—are considered among his most iconic masterworks. The reverse side of the present watch features a breathtaking miniature enamel reproduction of his 1909 painting, Lake Thun with Symmetric Mirroring. On the front face, a calming blue guilloché dial harmonizes with the serene blue skies depicted in the artwork.
Limited to just 8 pieces, this watch is numbered 8 which marked the final piece produced in the series. Preserved in excellent condition, complete with its original warranty card and presentation box, it stands as an extraordinary fusion of haute horlogerie and fine art.
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.