Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 305

JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 404, BEES Jaeger-LeCoultre, signed Marina, Ref. 404, Swiss. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock.

HKD 15,000 - 24,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 12,500

C. Rectangular Lucite panel with bees and fl owers in relief held by four brass screws mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base. D. Applied brass dart indexes. Fancy pierced lozenge hands. M. Baguette, skeletonized, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self compensating Breguet balance spring. Case signed and numbered. Height 20 cm, length 18 cm, depth 4.5 cm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original