$3,795
Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso",Ref. 270.8.62. Produced in the 1990's.Unique rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with hand-engraved case back and a stainless steel Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp. five-body, polished, reeded bezel, case back engraved with a hunting scene by Master Engraver Jon Robyn, sapphire crystal. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" blued steel hands. Cal. 822, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 X 42 mm.Jon Robyn Notes Jon Robyn Born on July 19, 1963 in Michigan, Jon Robyn has over 22 years of experience in the art of master engraving, proficient in every style from Germanic to the Bulino. His sophisticated engravings of portraits and scenes led him to a 12-year working relationship with the world-renowned lighter company, Zippo Mfg. Co, for whom he produces yearly designs.This lot is one of the exceptional occasions where he has applied his Art to a watch.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-09-24
