Case size: 12,5 (23) mm
Material: 18K gold/diamonds
Movement: manual
Year: circa 1950
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: integrated bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 2
Movement number: 520'129
Case number: 417'979 / 979
Total weight approximately 65 grams. Engraving. Dial with patina. Wear due to age and use.
A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases.
Provenance
Consigned by the family of the original owner.
More information
A very rare watch at auction, with only one other example known to us that was sold 22 years ago, featuring a different case number. This particular piece comes from the family of the original owner, which is a notable advantage in the auction world, as provenance adds significant value.
An elegant gold and diamond wristwatch, manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre around 1950. The watch features a rectangular case with the dial concealed beneath a sliding, domed cover in bombé wirework design, its ends set with diamonds. The case measures 23 mm in width, and the winding crown is located on the back, secured with two screws – a discreet and technically advanced solution for its time.
The dial has a matte gold finish with applied baton and dagger indexes. The watch is fitted with an integrated tubogas bracelet in 18K gold, typical of 1950s jewelry watches.
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