Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Memory, Ref. 255.8.82
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1999
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso "Memory" wristwatch, reference 255.8.82, was produced in 1999. It features a rectangular, double-face, stainless steel case measuring 22 x 38 mm with a ridged bezel and sapphire crystals on both sides.
The watch is powered by the manual-wind Calibre 862 movement, which is tonneau-shaped, copper-colored, and finished with "fausses côtes" decoration. This movement includes a lever escapement, 23 jewels, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The timepiece offers a 50-hour power reserve. The secondary face incorporates a permanent minute register with a fly-back mechanism, controlled by a pusher located on the case band.
The watch is accompanied by a stainless steel deployant clasp. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Double-face rectangular wristwatch
- Jewels
- 23
- Movement
- Calibre 862
- Functions
- Permanent minute register with fly-back
- Reference
- 255.8.82
- Power reserve
- 50 hours
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 22 x 38 mm
- Production year
- 1999
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a pusher on the side to operate the fly-back register • Secondary dial displays a 60-minute graduation scale • Movement is decorated with fausses côtes • Watch is fitted with a brown leather strap
- Case and Dial Design
- The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Memory features a three-body rectangular stainless steel case with polished and brushed surfaces. It is characterized by its ridged bezel and the use of sapphire crystals on both the front and back faces. The watch is designed with two distinct display sides, a hallmark of the Reverso series. The primary side features a silver dial with guilloché decoration, painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, and an auxiliary seconds dial, equipped with tritium-coated lozenge hands. The reverse side presents a contrasting black dial with central guilloché and painted white Arabic numerals, including a white lozenge hand specifically for the fly-back register. This secondary face serves as a permanent minute register, activated by a pusher integrated into the case band.
- Signatures and Condition
- The dial, case, and movement of the watch are all signed. According to the provided grading, the watch is assessed as being in very good condition across its components, including the case, movement, and dial. The watch is provided with its original stainless steel deployant clasp to secure the strap.
- Movement and Mechanical Specifications
- The watch is driven by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 862 movement. It is a tonneau-shaped manual-wind movement finished with copper-colored plating and fausses côtes decoration. The mechanical structure includes 23 jewels and a lever escapement. The caliber utilizes a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance-spring, designed to provide a 50-hour power reserve. The fly-back mechanism is a central feature of the watch's functionality, which enables the user to reset and restart the register via the external pusher, allowing for continuous minute tracking.
Identification
- Reference
- 255.8.82
- 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 exact state of the movement is subject to the auction house's recommendation for an overhaul
- Research required: Long-term functionality of the tritium-coated hands is not assessed beyond current condition reporting