Lot 99
  • 99

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • Jaeger-LeCoultre
  • A SPECIAL EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DATEREF 148.8.34.S MVT344180 CASE 2395478 MASTER TOURBILLON CIRCA 2010
  • STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
  • diameter 41.5 mm
• cal. 978 automatic lever movement, 33 jewels, three-armed tourbillon carriage rotating in one-minute • silvered dial, applied Arabic numerals and dagger indexes, engine-turned subsidiary dial for second time zone, aperture with three-spoke seconds hand to reveal tourbillon carriage, outer date ring with central hand • stainless steel circular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre folding clasp

Condition

The movement is running at time of cataloguing. The dial and hands are in excellent condition. The case has very minor surface scratches as it appears that the watch was rarely used. Overall, the watch is in excellent condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping.***
"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."