Jaeger-LeCoultre - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 2020
    Reference No: Q3926480
    Movement No: 3’490’815
    Case No: 50/50
    Model Name: Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 847, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 45.6mm length x 27.4mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    To celebrate the brand’s 185th birthday in 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre released a stunning limited edition Reverso Tribute Tourbillon Duoface in platinum. Only 50 pieces were made for the occasion. The present reference is a unique vision of the maison’s iconic Reverso model, bringing together the flying tourbillon with the Duoface concept, two techniques that represent absolute sophistication.

    The design of the Reverso Tribute Tourbillon Duoface has been completely revamped, resulting in an entirely new layout so that all the various components can fit into a platinum case measuring a mere 9.15 mm. The result is two hand-fittings in a single movement brought together with a grand complication, a challenge that remains formidable to achieve.

    Equipped with the manually wound cal. 847, this impressive timepiece is a show of exclusivity down to the very few number of models produced, each representing a pure expression of unique watchmaking expertise. Designed with stylistic codes borrowed from Art Deco—the same that have characterised the legendary Reverso ever since its creation in 1931—this new opus pays homage to the original models with an impeccable level of respect.

    The present example is numbered 50 and offered in excellent condition, further accompanied by its guarantee and presentation box.

  • 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. Q3926480
A superbly fine and extremely rare, limited edition platinum reversible tourbillon rectangular-shaped dual-time wristwatch with small seconds, day and night indicator, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 50 of a limited edition of 50 pieces, made to commemorate the 185th anniversary of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Circa 2020
45.6mm length x 27.4mm width
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$400,000 - 800,000 
€46,600-93,200
$51,300-103,000

Sold for HK$482,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023