JAEGER-LECOULTRE | LIMITED EDITION PINK GOLD REVERSIBLE WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE VENICE CANALS UNDER CONCEALED SHUTTERSREF 246.2.79 CASE 2552842 NO 1/5 REVERSO A ECLIPSES - VUE DE VENICE CIRCA 2008

Movement: cal. 849 manual winding, 19 jewelsCase: 18k pink gold reversible case, case back inscribed with model name and edition numberBracelet/Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre folding claspSize: 29 mm widthSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Jaeger-LeCoultre product literature, loupe and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The enamel dial is in excellent condition. Roller knob on the case band is working fine. The case is in excellent condition with only very minor surface wear. The case back to the right upper lug has a few very tiny nicks. Overall the watch is in excellent condition with minor signs of wear. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

Jaeger-LeCoultre's iconic Reverso wristwatch is elevated by skillfully painted miniature enamel dials in their limited edition series of five examples, the Reverso à Eclipses. The firm has long maintained a tradition of fine art through their workshop specializing in miniature enamel paintings. The present lot features an exceptional depiction of the adorable Venice canals under the suffusion of rosy sun. The Reverso à Eclipses is a unique reversible wristwatch featuring the in-house caliber 849. The hand wound caliber is ultra-thin, leaving ample room for the enamel dial. The enamel is skillfully hidden under pink gold shutters, and the shutters can be opened through a wheel on the case at 2 o'clock. By revealing the work of art under the gold shutters, it allows the dial to remain metallic and secretive when the shutters are closed. 

The watch is offered in like new condition and has never been worn.