Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 178

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", No. 22989. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and unusual, center-seconds, rectangular, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

C. three-body, solid, polished, reeded top and bottom bezel, a hand pouring water from a pot into a receptacle and the dedication: "To the upright of heart there is gladness" are engraved on the back. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and indexes, concentric, painted Arabic numerals for the seconds. gold hands "Epée". M. 7 1/2''', tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 38 mm.