Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2014

LOT 89

JAEGER LECOULTRE REVERSO REF. 270.6.49 SKELETON PLATINUM Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso, Platinum Number One, No. 280/500, Ref. 270.6.49. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2001. Very fine and rare, rectangular, skeletonized, platinum reversible wristwatch with a platinum Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp.

Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. Transparent. Blued steel feuille hands. Cal. 849R-SQ, skeletonized and hand-engraved, rhodium- plated, 19 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan neck regulator.