826Σ
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 246.1.15, Q3761408
Grand Reverso Email Friedrich
An extremely rare, unworn and artistic limited edition yellow gold rectangular-shaped reversible wristwatch with small seconds, 8-day power reserve, date indication, grand feu white enamel dial and miniature painting after a painting by Caspar David Friedrich “Die Lebensstufen”, certificate and presentation box, numbered 1 of a limited edition of 5 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$150,000 - 300,000€16,600 - 33,200$19,200 - 38,500
HK$444,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Reference No
- 246.1.15, Q3761408
- Case No
- 2’077’488, No. 1/5
- Model Name
- Grand Reverso Email Friedrich
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 875, 25 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 29mm width x 46.5mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Jaeger-LeCoultre certificate stamped Carlson Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong, instruction manual, fitted presentation box, outer packaging and a copy of purchase invoice dated 11 May 2005.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Caspar David Friedrich’s The Stages of Life (1835) is a deeply symbolic Romantic painting that reflects on the human journey from youth to old age. Set at a Baltic Sea port near Friedrich’s birthplace, Greifswald, the composition features five ships at varying distances and five figures of different ages—interpreted as Friedrich’s own family.
The main dial is in the most discreet look, a white grand feu enamel canvas that displays its function in the most legible manner. Elegantly placed, a power reserve of a total of 8 days anchors the top left corner across the blue chemin de fer, followed by the date and small seconds that can be read at ease.
Exceptionally preserved and complete with its certificate and accessories, the present yellow gold timepiece is truly a hidden treasure amongst the world of Reversos. Expressing the grandeur of both the painter and master enameller, this is easily one of the most collectible reverso for those who has a passion for horology and art.
The main dial is in the most discreet look, a white grand feu enamel canvas that displays its function in the most legible manner. Elegantly placed, a power reserve of a total of 8 days anchors the top left corner across the blue chemin de fer, followed by the date and small seconds that can be read at ease.
Exceptionally preserved and complete with its certificate and accessories, the present yellow gold timepiece is truly a hidden treasure amongst the world of Reversos. Expressing the grandeur of both the painter and master enameller, this is easily one of the most collectible reverso for those who has a passion for horology and 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.
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.