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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 89

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso Greater China", No. 63/97, Ref. 270.8.62. Produced in a unique limited series of 97 pieces in 1997.Very fine, rectangular, stainless steel and lacquer gentleman's wristwatch with approx. 45 hours autonomy and a stainless steel Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by two certificates, one in English and one in Chinese, representing as well a map of Greater China.

HKD 40,000 - 47,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

C. three-body, polished, reeded top and bottom bezel, the back of the reversible case is decorated with a special engraving outlining the boundary of Greater China. D. satiné silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 822, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

This watch was created specially for the historical hand-over of Hong Kong to China on July 1st, 1997.