The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 644

Reverso Night & Day, Wempe 125th Anniversary Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso Night & Day", No. 33/100, Ref. 270.8.44. Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe in 2007. Fine and rare, rectangular, reversible stainless steel wristwatch with day and night 24-hour indication, moon phases, and a stainless steel deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, transparent back, corrector on the band for setting the moon phases, sapphire crystals. D. Silver with upright black numerals, inner minute track, 24-hour night and day indication at 12, aperture for the moon phases at 6 with lunar calendar on the border. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 823, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, blued steel screws, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dials, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.