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.
Notes
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.