Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, May 15, 2011
LOT 237
Staybrite Reverso - Center Seconds Black Dial Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso", case No. 40416/25098, Ref. 2201. Made circa 1939. Fine and rare, center-seconds, rectangular, reversible, "Staybrite" stainless steel wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,500
USD 4,500 - 7,300 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, angled lugs, reeded upper and lower bezel with reeding continuing to the back, back of outer case with engraved inscription, back of inner case with engraved initials ?EB?. D. Black with luminous baton indexes and 12 numeral, inner white minute and seconds track with Arabic five-second numerals. Luminous steel épée hands. M. Cal. 11''' USC, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, case punched ?Patents Appl. for?. Dim. 23 x 38 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |