Jaeger-LeCoultre - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 2003
    Reference No: 270.6.48, Q2176440
    Movement No: 324’211
    Case No: 001/500
    Model Name: Reverso Platinum Number Two
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 848, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 26.5mm width x 42.5mm length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied blank Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee stamped Carlson Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong, certificate of authenticity, hang tag, glove, purchase invoice, magnifying glass, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In the world of horology where imaginations run wild, countless explosion of ideas and new creations that draw eyeballs have emerged in our decade. We might even ask ourselves what it means to define and refine a personal collection. For those who seek to be discreet over showiness, those who prefer to remain anonymous, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Platinum Number Two could be the one for you.

    Nothing less from JLC’s heritage and tradition, this reverso on the surface might be seemingly simple, but in fact, it is a one-minute tourbillon cased in the most noble metal of all, platinum. Only when the wearer choose to reveal the underside of the reverso allows its tourbillon to display in full glory.

    Debuted in 2003, the model was produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces and features an understated dial that plays on silver and grey tones. Composed of white gold with a ruthenium coating, the numerals are painted by hand in sterling silver-based paint.

    Powered by the manual wind calibre 848, the design of the train and tourbillon bridges were inspired by the 1946 Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 170 tourbillon. Built for chronometry competition purpose, it was one of the most accurate from its era. Beating at 21,6000 vph, the timepiece has a power reserve of 45 hours that is indicated by the retrograde indicator on the front dial.

    Numbered 001, the present timepiece is the very first piece to be produced. Perfectly preserved by its original owner over twenty years, this remains a “new-old-stock” piece that celebrates the art of being discreet. Complete and untouched, please also note that the proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to various charities.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

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Ref. 270.6.48, Q2176440
A rare and attractive “new-old-stock” limited edition platinum reversible tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 001 of a limited edition of 500 pieces

Circa 2003
26.5mm width x 42.5mm length
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,400-24,000
$15,400-25,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024