16 minute read
874. A well-preserved and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet
百達翡麗,「Nautilus」型號3700/11,黃金自動鏈帶腕錶,備日期顯示,1983年製。
附後補證書
Manufacturer Patek Philippe
Year 1983
Reference No. 3700/11
Movement No. 1’310’855
Case No. 2’808’645
Model Name Nautilus
Material 18K yellow gold
Calibre Automatic, cal. 28-255C, 26 jewels
Bracelet/Strap 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 200mm
Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Dimensions 42mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Estimate
HKD 1,000,000-2,000,000
USD 128,000-256,000
Accessories
Delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1983 and its subsequent date of sale on 25th October 1984.
Since its introduction more than 47 years ago, the Patek Philippe Nautilus unveiled in 1976 altered the idea of an luxury sports watch in steel and truly revolutionize the landscape within the watch industry. The opus drawn by the legendary Gérald Genta whilst dining meters away from the Patek Philippe executives was inspired by the porthole of a ship constructed via a solid mono-block case with octagonal bezel. The quick sketch of his became a true timeless horological masterpiece that is now more popular than ever to be known as the “Jumbo” Nautilus ref. 3700. Housed in the heart of the 42mm diameter watch is the calibre 28-255C taking blueprints from the JaegerLeCoultre calibre 920 from 1967. The development was financed by Audemars Piguet which revered to cal.2120 for the Royal Oak, Vacheron Constantin with cal. 1120 and Patek Philippe for the cal. 28-255C for the Nautilus. Lean and refined in its profile at only 3.15mm, it is regarded as one of the most legendary movements ever produced.
The production of the ref. 3700 was segmented into two main series with early examples (1976-1982) stamped with ref. 3700/1 whilst later examples from 1982-1990 are stamped with 3700/11. Early examples of the model featured a slightly wider bracelet measuring 16mm whilst later examples is tapered down to 14mm.
Extremely well-preserved, the present Jumbo with full gold livery belongs to the earlier production of the ref. 3700/11. Previously unknown, this gold nugget is the 26th yellow gold example known, bearing a serial number of 2'808’645 and a movement of 1’310’855. Boasting a stunning case with desired bevels and sharp hallmarks beneath the lugs, the gold bracelet remains rigid and tight. Further confirmed by the Patek Phillipe Extract from the Archives of its date of manufacture in 1983, the present timepiece was subsequently sold on 25th October 1984. Impressively well-preserved, this sports watch with an extra flare of extravagance is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the founding references of the most desirable sports watches in history.
勞力士,「Cosmograph Daytona, Darth Vader」型號16520,十分精細罕有,精鋼
自動計時鏈帶腕錶,備「Tropical」棕色子盤,約1995年製。附錶盒、原裝證書、配件
Manufacturer Rolex
Year Circa 1995
Reference No. 16520
Movement No. 113’437
Case No. W540’965; inside caseback stamped “16500”
Model Name Cosmograph Datyona, “Darth Vader”
Material Stainless steel
Calibre Automatic, cal. 4030, 33 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78390”, endlinks stamped “503B”, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “W5”
Dimensions 40mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Estimate
HKD 400,000-800,000
USD 51,300-103,000
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Fung Leaung Kee Watch Co., Hong Kong dated 6th December 1995, instruction manual, product literature, 1995-1996 calendar card, hang tags, green card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Released in 1988, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref.16520 was the firm’s first Daytona model to feature a self-winding caliber. As the brands first, the reliable Zenith El Primero based cal. 4030 was considered as one of the best self-winding chronograph movements at the time. Discontinued in 2000, it was replaced by the ref. 116520 featuring Rolex’s first in-house self-winding chronograph movement. Fitted with the last out-sourced caliber, the ref. 16520 commands a higher value today and is very popular among collectors and enthusiasts in the market.
While the entire reference has appreciated in value over the years due to its iconic status being the last ever to feature an out-sourced movement, some examples from various series has proved to separate itself from the rest making them extremely rare and highly sought-after by collectors. In the manufacturing process of the dial, one of the factors contributing to the unique “tropical” effect is the varnish used at the time by Rolex, Zapon. Applied on top of the silvered registers, the varnish for some examples were not applied equally. In 2005, acclaimed Italian auctioneer noticed a difference in the colour of the register originally silver whilst putting together an auction and despite its natural imperfection, the watch was sold for double its estimate, hence examples bearing a S,N,T and W serial with “tropical” brown registers received the attention from collectors. However, usually witnessed with lighter shades of brown, a few examples that has surfaced in the market featured registers in much darker “espresso-like” hue earning its nickname the “Darth Vader”.
The present example is one of those rare birds that has developed a dark and intense espresso-like tropical registers. Bearing a “W” serial, the present example from circa 1995 is offered in excellent overall condition and is further complete with its full set of accessories with a guarantee stamped by a local Hong Kong retailer.
ROLEX “Darth Vader”, Ref. 16520
876.
Rolex
A fine and “like new” two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold diamond-set indexes chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
勞力士,「Cosmograph Daytona」型號116523,精細,精鋼和黃金自動計時鏈帶 腕錶,備鑽石時標錶盤,約2003年製。附錶盒、原裝證書、配件
Manufacturer Rolex
Year Circa 2003
Reference No. 116523
Case No. F272’694
Model Name Cosmograph Daytona
Material 18K yellow gold and stainless steel
Calibre Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
Dimensions 40mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Estimate
HKD 100,000-160,000
USD 12,800-20,500
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Caronel Guam dated 1st November 2004, instruction manual, product literature, 2003-2004 calendar card, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
The reference 116523 was the first stainless steel and yellow gold Daytona chronograph to feature Rolex’s new in-house calibre 4130. Released in 2000, the calibre 4130, replaced the famed Zenith El Primero caliber 4030. With fewer components than its predecessor, the calibre 4130 revolutionized the chronograph movement with precision, efficiency and performance.
The present watch is a fine example of the two-tone Rolex Daytona with its stainless steel case and engraved gold bezel with gold screw-down pushers. Fitted with an attractive glossy black dial adorned with diamond-set indexes, the present Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116523 retains its protective stickers and is complete with its full set of accessories with a guarantee dated 2004.
勞力士,「Day-Date, Tridor」型號18239B,白金及黃金自動腕錶,備三色金鏈帶、 中心秒針、日期、星期顯示、鑽石時標,約1995年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、配件
Manufacturer Rolex
Year Circa 1995
Reference No. 18239B
Movement No. 7’156’509
Case No. W’392’696, inside caseback stamped “18200”
Model Name Day-Date, Tridor
Material 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold
Calibre Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Tri-coloured 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, endlinks stamped “55BG”, max length 180mm
Clasp/Buckle 18K white gold Rolex concealed folding clasp
Dimensions 36mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Estimate
HKD 160,000-320,000
USD 20,500-41,000
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Brunati Zürich and dated 14th November 1995, three individual Rolex Japan international service guarantees, leather card holder, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Iconic in design, the present Day-Date ref. 18239B is exemplary of Rolex’s expertise in the research of new materials such as the “Tridor,” introduced in the mid-1980s. Featuring three colours blended onto the bracelet’s center links, the result is achieved by the fusion of white gold, pink gold and yellow gold, in which they form a unique alloy together.
The present example is surely a rare and attractive one. Boasting a delightful sunburst champagne dial topped with diamond indexes, this Day-Date is fitted in a staple two-tone yellow and white gold case, complemented by a Tridor bracelet. Offered in an attractive overall condition, this elegant ref. 18239B is accompanied by its original Rolex Tridor presentation box and warranty.
勞力士,「Day-Date」型號18368,精細罕有,黃金方鑽自動鏈帶腕錶,備天然黑色 瑪瑙錶盤、中心秒針、星期、日期顯示,約1995年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、配件
Manufacturer Rolex
Year Circa 1995
Reference No. 18368
Movement No. 7’409’626
Case No. W’363’658, inside caseback stamped “18200”
Model Name Day-Date
Material 18K yellow gold
Calibre Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold Rolex concealed folding clasp
Dimensions 36mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Estimate
HKD 400,000-630,000
USD 51,300-80,800
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Bucherer Switzerland and dated April 1999, instruction manual, product literature, 1994 – 1995 calendar, leather card holder, Rolex Japan service guarantee, plastic service pocket, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
The Rolex Day-Date dates back almost seven decades when it was first released in 1956 and remains one of the backbones of the firm today. It sets itself apart from the Submariner, GMT-Master and Daytona as the brand’s most sophisticated, elegant wristwatch and has graced the wrists of great influencers regarding important historical figures. The design and aesthetics have evolved to adapt to the updated preferences of collectors over the years.
This classic was the first to display a full-day aperture at 12 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock. Instantly recognised as the “President”, the semi-circular link bracelet arguably is as iconic as the watch itself. In 1959, the original references 6510 and 6511 were substituted by the famed ref. 1803 with a sporty 36mm diameter case and a fluted bezel, offered in precious metals. Rolex then introduced a new generation in 1977, powered by the cal. 3055 with a quickset date function. The movement was once again upgraded in 1988 with the cal. 3155, which ultimately powers the present timepiece, and allows the foolproof quickset of both the date and day. At the turn of the millennium, the 118 thousand series was developed, allowing Rolex to give the model different personalities through playing with an array of dial variants.
Originally sold by the famed Swiss-based jeweller, Bucherer, the present Day-Date is a charismatic yellow gold ref. 18368 boasts a dark and handsome Onyx hard-stone dial, topped with a blinding gem-set bezel with 24 baguette diamonds. The contrast between the warm-toned case and the cool-toned dial depicts a powerful aesthetic further enhanced by minimal graphics.
Offered in excellent overall condition, the present Day-Date is a timepiece with a panache and is ideal for everyday wear.
百達翡麗,型號2429,極度精細罕有,鉑金小三針腕錶,備鑽石時標錶盤, 1951年製。附後補證書
Manufacturer Patek Philippe
Year 1951
Reference No. 2429
Movement No. 956’196
Case No. 422’652
Material Platinum
Calibre Manual, cal. 10-200, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions 33mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Estimate
HKD 310,000-630,000 Σ
USD 39,700-80,800
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe service invoice and leather travel case. Further delivered with Beyer Chronometrie Certificate and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece’s date of manufacture in 1951 and its subsequent date of sale on 5th December 1951.
Literature
For a similar example in platinum with diamond hour markers, see Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, Volume 2, Second Edition, page 158, plate 237.
Boasting distinct Patek Philippe proportions, the ref. 2429 is highly coveted amongst collectors for its baroque design with unusual elongated, stepped claw lugs. Made in very small quantities, this reference enjoyed a short production period of five years only, between 1948 and 1953.
The present platinum specimen is paired with an elegantly aged silvered dial with factory diamond-set indexes, rendering this watch one of Patek Philippe’s most exclusive creations from the post-war era. To the best of our knowledge, the present ref. 2429 is not only fresh-to-the-market, but is also the 9th out of the twelve platinum examples to be identified bearing this configuration. The vintage appeal of this beautifully preserved wristwatch is further enhanced by its slightly patinated silvered dial, topped with a set of feuille hands and small seconds hand that perfectly complements its case.
Delivered with an Extract from the Archives, it is confirmed that this ref. 2429 was manufactured in 1951 and was subsequently sold by Beyer on 5th December 1951, according to its Beyer Chronometrie Certificate.
Patek Philippe
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
百達翡麗,型號3483,精細,精鋼大三針腕錶,1963年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、 後補證書
Manufacturer Patek Philippe
Year 1963
Reference No. 3483
Movement No. 710’782
Case No. 2’632’422
Model Name Calatrava
Material Stainless steel
Calibre Manual, cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions 35mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Estimate
HKD 140,000-200,000 Σ
USD 17,900-25,600
Accessories
Accompanied by blank Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Guarantee date-coded August 1963, service invoice, leather travel case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece’s date of manufacture in 1963 and was subsequently sold on 12th August 1963.
With distinctive Bauhaus sleekness, the Patek Philippe ref. 3483 was introduced in 1963 and was only produced in stainless steel for a short period of time. The case design is incredibly clean, featuring angular lugs that wear like a dream on the wrist, while sporting a flat bezel with the perfect ratios to compliment the classic 35mm diameter case.
Boasting a stunning silvered sunburst dial, the lustrous canvas is topped with matching white gold baton indexes that exude a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’, further enhancing its understated timeless appeal. The present timepiece is driven by the then-favourite manual winding cal. 27 SC and is further stamped with a Geneva seal, designating its unbeatable quality.
According to our research, the present ref, 3483 is the 28th known example with the same configuration and is offered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories. This fine and attractive staple is destined to be worn permanently under the cuff every day.
Patek Philippe
附後補證書
Manufacturer Patek Philippe
Year 1971
Reference No. 3574
Movement No. 1’211’410
Case No. 520’628
Model Name Calatrava
Material Stainless steel
Calibre Manual, cal. 23-300 PM, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Leather
Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel pin buckle
Dimensions 35mm diameter
Signed Case, dial and movement signed
Estimate
HKD 70,000-120,000
USD 9,000-15,400
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Japan product literature and paper service packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece’s date of manufacture in 1971 and its subsequent date of sale on 13th March 1973.
Introduced in 1970, the Patek Philippe ref. 3574 was manufactured for no longer than five years with a small output of an estimated 500 pieces, in stainless steel only. This reference offered various dial designs, including a simple matte silvered version or a Calatrava guilloche dial, as seen on the present timepiece.
Beautifully preserved in excellent overall condition, this ref. 3574 is the 42nd example known to the market and to the best of our knowledge, it is also the 16th to be identified with this configuration. According to its Extract from the Archives, the present timepiece left the Patek Philippe workshop bearing this highly unusual and desirable dial, dominated by hand-etched Calatrava crosses.
882. An extremely rare and exceptionally well-preserved yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication, Certificate of Origin, and presentation box
百達翡麗,型號3450,十分重要罕有,黃金自動萬年曆腕錶,備閏年、 月相顯示,1985年製。附原裝證書、錶盒
Manufacturer Patek Philippe
Year 1985
Reference No. 3450
Movement No. 1’119’776
Case No. 2’808’554
Model Name Padellone
Material 18K yellow gold
Calibre Automatic, cal. 27-460QB, 37 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions 37.5mm diameter
Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Estimate
HKD 1,600,000-3,150,000 Σ
USD 205,000-404,000
Accessories
Accompanied by undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Mamic Pero Croatia, setting pin, hang tag, additional leather strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece’s date of manufacture in 1985 and its subsequent date of sale on 11th March 1985.
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The ref. 3450 was launched in 1981 and succeeded the ref. 3448 as the next in line in the family of Patek Philippe automatic perpetual calendar wristwatches. Adhering strongly to the design codes of its predecessor, it discretely features an inconspicuous aperture at 4 o’clock that indicates the leap year without disturbing the beautiful proportions of the otherwise clean canvas. The first series displays the leap years with a simple red disk and Arabic numerals, while the second, as per the present example, are fitted with Roman I, II, III and IV leap year indication.
Before the ref. 3450, earlier perpetual calendar watches required a rigorous synchronization procedure to manually identify the leap year before advancing to the current year in the cycle. The present reference was the inaugural serially produced model with a leap year indication, equipped with an updated, foolproof calendar setting mechanism. In addition, its case back is slightly smaller and fitted with a "lip" allowing its wearer to easily access the movement if needed.
Drawing from the ref. 3448 which dates back to 1962, the case design of this reference is an ode to the timeless overall aesthetic, featuring a clean uncluttered dial coupled with a sculpted case defined by straight, angular lugs. Framed in a distinctively large, sloped bezel, the polished and satin-finished case resembles a “big pan”, resulting in its famous Italian nickname, the “Padellone”.
Building upon the highly regarded cal. 27-460, the ref. 3450 is driven by the upgraded cal. 27-460QB that incorporates a perpetual calendar function (Quantième Bissextile) into the original automatic movement. This calibre represented the final but almost unknown evolution of the famous cal. 12-600, Patek Philippe’s first automatic movement from 1953, made for the Calatrava. While waiting for Rolex’s patent on the automatic rotors to expire, the firm was quietly redesigning their in-house self-winding movement that eventually outperformed its ancestor. After decades of R&D, the new and improved cal. 27-460 was finally introduced and the cal. 27-460QB certainly attests to the firm’s mechanical prowess as the most complex variant of the last evolution of this highly progressive vintage automatic movement.
Having enjoyed a short but sweet four-year production run, only an estimated 248 examples of the yellow gold (with two white gold examples) ref. 3450 has been identified, rendering it as one of the rarest Patek Philippe perpetual calendar references ever manufactured in series.
With the ref. 3450 known to be discontinued in 1985 to welcome the launch of the ref. 3940 perpetual calendar, the present timepiece manufactured on 11th March 1985 could very likely be part of the final batch of the production of the shortly lived reference. Through research, it is believed that the present example is the 94th publicly known in the market from the 2nd series in yellow gold.
A remarkable ‘time-capsule’ condition timepiece, the present ref. 3450 exhibits razor-sharp bevels from the bezel down to all lugs, even better, the two hallmarks on top are deep and crisp like it was stamped yesterday. Ticking all the boxes and delivered with its Certificate of Origin and complete set of accessories further elevates its attractiveness as one of the highly sought-after collectible of today.
Daniel Roth
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Daniel Roth,「 Tourbillon Retrograde Date 」型號196.X.40.168.CN.BA,
精細罕有,黃金酒桶形陀飛輪腕錶,備寶璣數字時標、逆跳日期、動力儲存顯示, 約2000年製。附錶盒
Manufacturer Daniel Roth
Year Circa 2000
Reference No. 196.X.40.168.CN.BA
Case No. 11
Model Name Tourbillon Retrograde Date
Material 18K yellow gold
Calibre Manual, cal. DR 730, 30 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold Daniel Roth pin buckle
Dimensions 38mm width x 40mm length
Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Estimate
HKD 250,000-400,000 Σ
USD 32,100-51,300
Accessories
Accompanied by Daniel Roth fitted presentation box.
One of the most brilliant watchmakers of his generation, Daniel Roth first worked for Audemars Piguet in the late 1960s. It was in 1973 that he changed the face of modern horology when he joined Breguet, then a brand on the verge of bankruptcy that only made a handful of timepieces. Roth recreated wristwatches directly inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet’s pocket watches, producing some of the first modern perpetual calendar and tourbillon wristwatches. Roth left Breguet in 1987 to start his own brand.
The present lot Daniel Roth retrograde tourbillon is both a technical and visually appealing timepiece. Daniel Roth calibre DR730 is powering this watch. At the time of release was the brand’s smallest tourbillon created, fitted with a highly detailed finished dial that highlights the immense depth of the tourbillon that allows the wearer to appreciate Daniel Roth’s intricate finishing fully.
With the unmistakable case design and beautiful movement, it is a Daniel Roth piece worth having.
Daniel Roth
An attractive and mesmerizing white gold semi-skeletonized chronograph wristwatch with salmon dial, date and certificate
Daniel Roth,精細,白金自動計時腕錶,備「Salmon dial」半鏤空錶盤、 日期顯示,約2003年製。附原裝證書
Manufacturer Daniel Roth
Year Circa 2003
Reference No. 447.X.60
Case No. 10’963
Material 18K white gold
Calibre Automatic, cal. DR101, 38 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle 18K white gold Daniel Roth pin buckle
Dimensions 38mm width x 41mm length
Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Estimate
HKD 100,000-150,000 Σ
USD 12,800-19,200
Accessories
Accompanied by Daniel Roth certificate stamped Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Haute Horlogerie S.A, Geneve dated 26th May 2003.
Garnering attention with its expressive and the now iconic double ellipse cased wristwatches, Daniel Roth timepieces have become highly popular amongst collectors radar in recent years. Creating a niche of its own with remarkable designs and intricate finishings, early creations by Roth has become harder and harder to come by today. Belonging to the early THG era (The Hour Glass Group), the present Daniel Roth signed chronograph is graced with the DNA of Roth’s signature features, even better, the remarkable works can be admire directly from the open-worked dial. Available in precious metal from platinum, pink, yellow and white gold, the model was paired with different coloured dials. Perhaps one of the most desirable option, the present white gold example is fitted with an exceptional salmon dial that provides great contrast. The depth is superbly displayed where the wearer can admire and enjoy the intricacies of the workings of the chronograph. In fact the movement has been inversed as for the column wheel and chronographic functions to be visible on the dial side rather than the caseback. With the recent announcement of the revival of the brand under LVMH management, collectors are once again excited for the possibilities from the brand starting from the new released Tourbillon Souscription. A great opportunity to acquire a rare and early wonderfully preserved example, this chronograph also comes with its original certificate stamped Daniel Roth & Gérald Genta Haute Horlogerie S.A that corresponds to the THG era.
積家,「Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon」型號Q3926480,十分精細罕有, 限量版鉑金翻轉式兩地時區陀飛輪腕錶,備日夜顯示,紀念積家185周年限量發行 50枚,編號50號,約2020年製。附原裝證書、錶盒
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
Estimate
HKD 400,000-800,000 Σ
USD 51,300-103,000
Accessories
Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
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.