Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Aug 25, 2012
LOT 73
EARLY STEEL LADY'S REVERSO Tavannes Watch Co. for Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso", movement No. 6164, case No. 26336, Ref. 651. Made circa 1931. Fine and very rare, rectangular, reversible, stainless steel lady?s wristwatch. Accompanied by original fitted box.
HKD 18,000 - 24,000
USD 2,300 - 3,000 / EUR 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 23,750
C. Three-body, polished, angled lugs, reeded upper and lower bezel with reeding continuing to the back, the back with engraved monogram ?AS?. D. Black with applied silvered baton indexes. Steel épée hands. M. Tavannes Cal. 051, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 4 adjustments, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Reverso, case punched ?Patents Appl. for?. Dim. 16 x 33 mm. Thickness 7 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 |