Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon Ref. 149.6.34.S
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2006
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon, reference 149.6.34.S, is a self-winding wristwatch produced in a limited edition of 300 pieces in 2006. The watch features a large, two-body platinum case with a polished, inclined bezel and concave lugs.
It measures 43 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The watch is powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 978, a self-winding movement featuring a titanium one-minute tourbillon carriage, 33 jewels, and a 22K gold rotor. Additional complications include a date function with a central red-tipped hand, and a subsidiary 24-hour dial positioned at 12 o'clock. The black dial displays applied white gold Arabic numerals, dart indexes, and luminous dots.
The watch is equipped with a transparent case back secured by four screws and is paired with an 18K white gold double deployant clasp.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Movement
- Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 978
- Reference
- 149.6.34.S
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Serial Number
- 2408015
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Date of Manufacture
- 2006
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Limited Edition Number
- 002/300
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch features a large two-body platinum case measuring 43 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The design incorporates a polished finish, an inclined bezel, and concave lugs. The watch utilizes sapphire crystals and includes a transparent case back secured by four screws, allowing for visibility of the movement components. The black dial is fitted with applied white gold Arabic numerals, dart indexes, and luminous dots. A minute track and calendar graduation are provided for the date function, which is indicated by a hand with a red tip. A subsidiary 24-hour dial is located at the 12 o'clock position, and the tourbillon is visible through an aperture at 6 o'clock.
- Visible features
- • Visible one-minute tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock • Subsidiary 24-hour dial located at 12 o'clock • Red-tipped date indicator hand • 22K gold rotor visible through transparent case back
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is powered by the rhodium-plated Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 978. This self-winding movement is decorated with fausses cotes and contains 33 jewels. It features a lightweight one-minute titanium tourbillon carriage and is equipped with a 22K gold rotor for automatic winding. The escapement is of the lateral lever type, paired with a monometallic balance and a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The movement includes a shock absorber system. The dial, case, and movement are all signed by the manufacturer.
- Condition and Included Accessories
- According to the auction description, the case is in "As new" condition (Grade 1). The dial is listed as "As new" (Grade 1-01), and the hands are identified as original. The lot is accompanied by its original fitted box, an instruction booklet, and a Certificate of Authenticity. This specific example is numbered 002 out of the 300 pieces produced.
Identification
- Reference
- 149.6.34.S
- Serial number
- 2408015
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The movement grading includes a recommendation for overhaul at the buyer's expense
- Research required: The specific extent of any previous servicing is not detailed