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JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC TOURBILLION WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL

SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE, MASTER GRAND TOURBILLON ENAMEL MODEL, NO. 18/18, REF. 149.3.34S, CASE NO. 2'748'237, CIRCA 2013

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC TOURBILLION WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL
SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE, MASTER GRAND TOURBILLON ENAMEL MODEL, NO. 18/18, REF. 149.3.34S, CASE NO. 2'748'237, CIRCA 2013
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 978, 33 jewels, 22k gold rotor
DIAL: Translucent yellow enamel over engine-turned ground, with polychrome enamel scene of a red-crowned crane amidst lotus flowers, aperture for one minute tourbillon carriage
CASE: 18k white gold, engraved band, glazed display back secured by four screws, 43 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: Jaeger-LeCoultre crocodile strap, 18k white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre double deployant clasp
ACCOMPANIED BY: Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee Certificate dated 12 January 2013, Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

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Lot Essay

The Master Grand Tourbillon Enamel model is equipped with Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 978 and features a one minute tourbillon. This calibre won the first prize at the International Timing Competition organised by the Watch Museum of Le Locle, Switzerland in 2009.

The enamel dial depicts a finely crafted red-crowned crane. The crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality, and is believed by some to have the power to absorb evil vapors, safe-guarding those who carry them. Their long legs are described as resonating with the harmonies of nature and Heaven. It is considered one of the more important motifs in Chinese mythology and often appears in Chinese paintings and works of art.

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