Important Collector's Wristwatches an...

Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995

LOT 131

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverse, 1930 's. Extremely fine and rare rectangular, yellow gold and stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch bearing the effigy of an Oriental Priest painted on enamel.

HKD 66,000 - 70,000

USD 8,800 - 9,800

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Moderne" gold hands. M. 8'" gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.


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This watch bas probably been made for the Maharadjah of Karputala who after having seen a " Reverso" on the wrist of a Representative of the British Crown, ordered immediatly the 50 best examples bearing bis effigy on the back.