Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes, numbered 178 of a limited edition of 500 produced in 1994, is a gentleman's wristwatch featuring a rectangular reversible case crafted from 18K pink gold.
It is fitted with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The watch houses the manually wound Caliber 943, which includes a minute-repeating complication activated by a fluted slide located on the case band. The movement is rhodium plated and decorated with fausses-côtes, featuring a straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, and shock-absorber. The silver guilloché dial presents painted Arabic numerals and an aperture at the 5 o'clock position revealing the gold spinning governor.
The watch is accompanied by its original fitted box and certificate. The dial, movement, and case are all signed by the maker. The dimensions of the case are 26 x 42 mm.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1994
- Type
- Minute-repeating reversible wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Model
- Reverso, Répétition Minutes
- Serial
- 178/500
- Movement
- Caliber 943
- Condition
- AAA Excellent
- Dimensions
- 26 x 42 mm
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a five-body, rectangular, reversible case in 18K pink gold, finished with polished surfaces and a reeded bezel. The outer case back is engraved with the text "Répétition Minutes". The watch is secured with an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, which is executed in silver with a guilloché pattern and painted Arabic numerals arranged on an outer plain reserve. An aperture positioned at 5 o'clock on the dial reveals the gold spinning governor, which regulates the striking mechanism. The time is indicated by blued steel hands in the epée style. The overall design maintains the geometric aesthetic associated with the Reverso collection, while incorporating the minute-repeater mechanism's activation controls on the case band.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular pink gold case with reeded bezel • Visible gold spinning governor at 5 o'clock • Blued steel epée hands • Fluted minute-repeating slider on case side
- Signatures and Condition
- The watch is signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre on the dial, case, and movement. The auction house reports the grading of the piece as AAA Excellent, with the case condition noted as 3 Good, the movement as 2 Very good, and the dial as 1-01 As new. The original hands are retained. The lot is accompanied by the original fitted box and a certificate, providing documentation for the limited edition run of 500 pieces. No further historical provenance is provided by the auction house.
- Movement and Complication
- Powering this timepiece is the Caliber 943, a movement rhodium plated and decorated with fausses-côtes. The repeating complication is activated by a fluted slide positioned on the side of the case, which triggers the striking on gongs. The movement contains 38 jewels and utilizes a straight line lever escapement. Technical features of the movement include a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance-spring and a shock-absorber system. The inclusion of a spinning governor allows for the consistent speed of the repeating train, visible through the dial-side aperture.
Identification
- Serial number
- 178/500
- 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
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Research required
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