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Watches Weekly | London
JAEGER-LECOULTRE | MASTER EIGHT DAY PERPETUAL SKELETON, REF 146.2.26.S LIMITED EDITION SKELETONISED PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH EIGHT-DAY POWER RESERVE, MOON PHASES AND AM/PM INDICATION CIRCA 2009
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August 14, 09:03 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE
MASTER EIGHT DAY PERPETUAL SKELETON, REF 146.2.26.S
LIMITED EDITION SKELETONISED PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH EIGHT-DAY POWER RESERVE, MOON PHASES AND AM/PM INDICATION
CIRCA 2009
Dial: skeletonised
Calibre: cal. 876.SQ manual winding, 37 jewels
Movement number: 3'485'897
Case number: 2'494'010, limited edition 25/175
Closure: 18k pink gold Jaeger LeCoultre double folding clasp
Dimensions: 41mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Jaeger LeCoultre Certificate of Origin, Guarantee Certificate dated August 5, 2009, booklet, Jaeger LeCoultre loupe, presentation case and outer packaging
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The Master Eight-Days Perpetual Skeleton was introduced in 2007 as a limited edition of 100 platinum pieces. In 2008, Jaeger LeCoultre celebrated its 175th anniversary with the release of the pink gold version, fittingly produced in 175 examples.
This modern 41mm timepiece's major visual impact lies in its skeletonised caliber 876.SQ, visible from both sides of the watch. Its "globe-like" bridge pattern on the back is matched by an entirely visible movement on the dial side, where sapphire discs display the information above the astonishing three-dimensional movement.
The timepiece is highly functional and user-friendly thanks to its 8-day power reserve. The perpetual calendar complication is further-fitted with a moon-phase display, an AM/PM indication. The colour combination between the rose gold case and the darkened, ruthenium finished movement allow for a starking visual contrast which concedes a flair of modern classicism to the timepiece.
Numbered 25 out of 175 pieces, the present example stands in excellent condition and is offered with its original suite of accessories. The original retail price for this timepiece was around USD 100,000.