Jaeger-LeCoultre - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 1971
    Reference No: E2643
    Case No: 304’832
    Model Name: Shark Deep Sea Chronograph
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 726, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel LeCoultre bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel LeCoultre deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee stamped Al. Michell’s Jewelers, United States dated 28th May 1971, instruction manuals, additional bezels and fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Dating back to the late 1960s, Jaeger LeCoultre introduced a versatile and unusual diving chronograph, reference E2643. The model has a duo identity, the “Shark Deep Sea” for the U.S market, and the “Vogue Chronograph” for the European. Manufactured in very limited numbers, the reference came with a selection of three black aluminium bezels—the world time, the 60-minute counter, and the telemeter bezel—perfect for jetsetters.

    The present example was produced for the American market distinguished by the LeCoultre signature rather than Jaeger-LeCoultre. This Shark Deep Sea is powered by one of the most celebrated and finest movements of all time, the valjoux 726, an upgraded 21,600 a/h manual wound calibre, succession of the valijoux 72.

    A well-preserved time capsule timepiece possibly purchased during an America trip by a Japanese collector in the 70s and remained in the country ever since, the present example is accompanied by its original guarantee, bezels, manuals and presentation box. Attractive with vintage appeal, this is an exceptional and rare timepieces for the aficionado.

  • 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 of a Japanese Collector

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. E2643
A very rare and well-preserved stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with tachymeter scale, world-time bezel, additional telemeter and 60-minute bezel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 1971
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$55,000 - 95,000 
€6,300-11,000
$7,100-12,200

Sold for HK$120,650

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