Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 33
Jaeger LeCoult re - Mystery ? Back-Winder Jaeger-LeCoultre, No. 1279224, Ref. 17007. Made in the 1970's. Fine and unusual, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with back winder. To be sold without reserve
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,600 - 4,300 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 4,000
C. Three-body, solid, bark finish, hooded lugs, inner case held within 2 sapphire crystals mounted with 4 screws, case back with two screws, back winder. D. Transparent, gold center, bark finished in a sunburst design. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. 5 ½???, rhodium-plated, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 39 mm. Thickness 6 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 |