Lot 111
  • 111

Jaeger LeCoultre

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • A LARGE 18K YELLOW GOLD HUNTING CASED MINUTE-REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH MOON PHASESCIRCA 1900
  • yellow gold
  • diameter 57 mm
• gilt lever movement, highly jeweled, bi-metallic compensation balance, slide repeat, chronograph work mounted on backplate, glazed and gold cuvettes • white enamel dial, with four subsidiary dials indicating day of week, date, moon phases combined with constant seconds and months calibrated for four year leap cycle • plain polished finish case • with maker's signature beneath one hammer • accompanied by a gold open link chain

Condition

Very good example of a Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch of this period. Highly reccommend Movement: running and striking in phase, movement good quality and with very little surface wear, Chronograph in going order, however will need to be rezeroed to 12o'clock currently off by a second Case and cuvette different color likely due to a removed monogram from the cuvette Case with scoffing from wear, but very high quality and heavy dial -onlyy minor scoffing to surface, no visible hairlines,
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."