Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 171

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Platinum - Skeleton - Number One Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso, Platinum Number One," No. 185/500, Ref. 270.6.49. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2002. Very fine and rare, rectangular, skeletonized, platinum reversible wristwatch with a platinum Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, hang tags and magnifying glass.

C. Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Transparent. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 849R-SQ, skeletonized and hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan neck regulator. Case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 26 mm. Thickness 10 mm.