Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 218
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 196.T.53.S EXTREME LAB 2 CHRONOGRAPH GMT TITANIUM Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Master Compressor 1000 Hours Control," "Tribute to Geophysic" Limited Series, No. 215 / 300, case No. 2651882, Ref. 196.T.53.S. Made in a limited edition of 300 pieces in titanium circa 2010. Very fine and rare, large, curved, self-winding, two time zone, water-resistant, titanium wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date, radial power reserve indicator, interchangeable strap system and titanium Jaeger LeCoultre buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, spare strap, certificate of origin, guarantee and instruction booklet.
USD 20,000 - 30,000
HKD 155,000 - 233,000 / CHF 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: USD 25,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, lapidated concave lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, black bezel with circular grooves, sapphire crystals. Skeletonized with applied luminous steel Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers, most outer 60 hour radial power reserve indicator, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 30-minute register and 24-hour dial for the second time zone, apertures for the date at 3 and the digital chronograph minute counter at 12, concentric aperture to view the movement. Luminous white gold baton hands Cal. 780, rhodium-plated, 70 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |