Lot 2
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Jaeger-LeCoultre

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Jaeger-LeCoultre
  • A LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION REF 140693 NO 234/250 MASTER CONTROL RÉSERVE DE MARCHE CIRCA 2001
  • platinum
  • diameter 37 mm
• cal. 928/2 automatic nickel lever movement, 45 jewels, platinum rotor • blue dial, applied Arabic numerals, faceted dart indexes, and luminescent dots, Dauphine hands, subsidiary dials for date and constant seconds, fan form sector for power reserve indication, outer minute divisions • platinum case, hinged case back revealing a sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre folding buckle

Condition

CASE Case in overall very good condition with light wear and scuffs consistent with use and age. Case overall may benefit from light cleaning. Hinge to case back lid with some light oxidation. Hinged case back engraved "Master Control, No 234," and Jaeger-LeCoultre logo. Inside hinged case back engraved "Serie Limitee a 250 pieces." Please note that the associated Jaeger-LeCoultre folding buckle is stainless steel. The folding buckle is in overall excellent condition with light wear. DIAL Dial in overall very good condition with some very light debris. Lumed dots may have some darkening in color. MOVEMENT Power reserve indication and date functions working properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please note that the Certificate of Garantee included with the watch is not signed or filled out.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre booklets, one setting pin, and a presentation box with outer packaging.