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Lot Essay
At SIHH 2013, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled one of its most technologically advanced masterpieces to great acclaim – the Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 (platinum, and limited to 75 pieces). Three years later, at that very same fair, the Grande Maison further unveiled an even more exclusive edition of this watch, gem-set and limited to 8 pieces. The present example, is the third of these eight pieces and is therefore incredibly prized as an extremely rare example of horology at the pinnacle of innovation.
A ‘first’ for watch-making, this particular ‘grande complication’ features an instantaneous digital-display chronograph (at 9 o’clock), as well as a day-night indicator (at 3 o’clock). Further setting the watch apart from all others, however, is the spherical flying gyrotourbillon at 6 o’clock, which lacks an upper bridge and therefore seems to float in space next to the aventurine subdial. The gyrotourbillon consists of two aluminium carriages (through which the blueish-coloured spherical balance spring is visible), respectively rotating 2.5 times a minute.
Aesthetically speaking, the present example is made from white gold, coupled with a silvered dial. Further adding to the luxurious appeal of this watch are roughly 101 diamonds (of about 6 carats in total) inlaid into the bezel, crown, buckle and lugs of the watch. This watch celebrates the 180th anniversary of one of the most well-established watchmakers in the world, and is therefore aptly inspired by its 19th century pocket watches. It is an essential addition for anyone looking to own a piece of the Manufacture’s long history.
A ‘first’ for watch-making, this particular ‘grande complication’ features an instantaneous digital-display chronograph (at 9 o’clock), as well as a day-night indicator (at 3 o’clock). Further setting the watch apart from all others, however, is the spherical flying gyrotourbillon at 6 o’clock, which lacks an upper bridge and therefore seems to float in space next to the aventurine subdial. The gyrotourbillon consists of two aluminium carriages (through which the blueish-coloured spherical balance spring is visible), respectively rotating 2.5 times a minute.
Aesthetically speaking, the present example is made from white gold, coupled with a silvered dial. Further adding to the luxurious appeal of this watch are roughly 101 diamonds (of about 6 carats in total) inlaid into the bezel, crown, buckle and lugs of the watch. This watch celebrates the 180th anniversary of one of the most well-established watchmakers in the world, and is therefore aptly inspired by its 19th century pocket watches. It is an essential addition for anyone looking to own a piece of the Manufacture’s long history.