Important Watches
Important Watches
JAEGER-LECOULTRE | REVERSO PLATINUM NO 1 REFERENCE 270.640.490.SB, PLATINUM SEMI-SKELETONISED REVERSO WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 2001
Auction Closed
October 28, 01:13 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
REVERSO PLATINUM NO 1 REFERENCE 270.640.490.SB
PLATINUM SEMI-SKELETONISED REVERSO WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 2001
Dial: semi-skeletonised, blued steel hands
Calibre: 849R, 19 jewel
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display front and back
Case Number: 270.6.49, No. 59/500
Closure: Jaeger-LeCoultre alligator strap and folding clasp in platinum
Dimensions: diameter 26mm
Signed: Case, dial and movement
Accessories: Jaeger-LeCoultre presentation case, Certificate of Authenticity confirming date of sale 7th December 2001, white gloves
Introduced in 1931, the iconic Reverso collection was designed to withstand the polo matches of the British Army officers in India. It is regarded as one of the most iconic watch designs ever created.
The present beautifully decorated skeletonized example is cased in platinum and is a limited edition of 500 pieces only.