Jaeger-LeCoultre - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE Hong Kong Monday, November 30, 2015 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 2009
    Reference No: 149.6.34.S
    Case No: 2'407'983
    Model Name: Master Grand Tourbillon
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, 978, 33 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Jaeger-LeCoultre crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre double folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 43 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 068/300
    Accessories: With Jaeger-LeCoultre Certificate of Origin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
    Provenance: Property from An Important Collector

  • Provenance

    Property from An Important Collector

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Master Grand Tourbillon by Jaeger-LeCoultre in an extremely fine and rare watch. The tourbillion is made up of no less than 78 parts, which weighs barely 0.28 grammes in total. The hand that indicates the date is adjustable in both directions, with a gap between 15 and 16 to make space to view the tourbillon. The watch furthermore features a dual time-zone display.

    The Master Grand Tourbillon was made in tribute to Antoine LeCoultre, the master watchmaker who dedicated his life to researching and creating strides in the horological world.

    This present watch is numbered 68 of a limited edition of 300 pieces only and is presented in excellent overall condition and complete with accessories.

  • Artist Biography

    Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Swiss • 1833

    Not 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.

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Ref. 149.6.34.S
A fine and rare platinum limited edition dual time tourbillon wristwatch with date and black dial

Circa 2009
43 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 068/300

Estimate
HK$300,000 - 500,000 

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE

Hong Kong Auction 1 December 2015 11am