JAEGER-LECOULTRE, GRAND REVEIL PERPETUAL CALENDAR ALARM, REF. 180.140.990Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 10,625
Estimate
USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 20 Sep 2018
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE, GRAND REVEIL PERPETUAL CALENDAR ALARM, REF. 180.140.990
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Lot Essay
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Grand Reveil is a complicated watch with a simple, elegant design. The watch features a perpetual calendar, moon phase, and alarm. The alarm utilizes a bronze bell that is cast using the same centuries old formula perfected in ancient China. At 41mm, the watch is a great size and is complemented by the 18k gold bracelet that is quite comfortable.
This example comes from the original owner and includes complete box and papers. The watch weighs 175.4 grams.
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Condition report
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The case is in good condition with light scratches throughout. The case has developed patina. The bezel has two small nicks near the 10 and 1 o'clock markers. The case back is in good condition with light scratches. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The dial has small cracks at the year indictor aperture, and at the base of the hands in the 6 and 9 o'clock sub-registers. The bracelet is in good condition with light scratches and the hallmarks are crisp to the clasp. The alarm function, moon phase indication, and perpetual calendar are working at the time of cataloguing. The pusher at 8 o'clock advances the day and date. The pusher at 8 o'clock should not be used between 11pm and 3 am, indicated by the red numbers on the 24-hour sub-register at 6 o'clock. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.