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Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hybris Mechanica Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 Rose Gold sold

DETAILS

An extremely attractive, unusual and very rare limited-edition rose gold complicated and reversible wristwatch of the famous Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833. Limited edition launched in 2008 to commemorate 175th anniversary of the brand. Reversible case made of 18k rose gold, 36 x 55mm, thickness 15.8mm, sapphire caseback. Open-worked matte white dial, blued steel sword-shaped hands. Caliber 174, hand-wound, helical hairspring with two end curves, 14k gold balance, power reserve up to 50 hours. Functions – hours, minutes, double-axis inclined two-cage spherical tourbillon, 24-hour indicator on left of main dial, power reserve indicator on movement reverse. Jaeger-LeCoultre black leather strap, Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k rose gold triple folding clasp. Alternative Jaeger-LeCoultre reference Q2332420. Limited edition of 75 pieces. 

REASONS TO BUY

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 Série Limitée Ref. 247.2.07 would be a fine purchase for a collector, who will receive an extremely attractive, unusual, very rare and evidently highly complicated mechanical wristwatch with unique functionality from a world-famous traditional watch brand, one of the undoubted leaders in the haute horlogerie watch market. The present reference is one of the rarest Reversos, issued as a limited edition of just 75 pieces and not reproduced again. The combination of impeccable technical workmanship, exquisite artisanal finishing of the movement parts, and an impressive recognisable design with a legendary reversible case, open-worked dial and spectacular double-axis spherical tourbillon undoubtedly adds to the appeal of this lot.

ABOUT THIS WATCH

The Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2, also known as the Reverso Hybris Mechanica 174, was launched in 2008 to commemorate the brand’s 175th anniversary. Three limited editions are known to have been released: in platinum (75 pieces), in 18k rose gold (the present reference, 75 pieces), and in 18k white gold (20 pieces). From a technical point of view, this development is a continuation of the design of the spherical tourbillon started by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2004 with the Gyrotourbillon watch. At that time the brand, almost simultaneously with two other brands, Greubel Forsey and Franck Muller, undertook the serial production of watches with multi-axis, or spherical tourbillons. Caliber 174, for which Jaeger-LeCoultre redesigned the spherical tourbillon of the original Gyrotourbillon watch, was developed with the rectangular Reverso case in mind. From this point of view, the Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 should be recognised as the world’s first multi-axis tourbillon with a rectangular caliber. 

The present reference is one of the rarest Reversos, issued as a limited edition of just 75 pieces and not reproduced again.

Adapting such a movement to a rectangular-shaped watch was no doubt a major technical challenge for Jaeger-LeCoultre, but the brand saw fit to improve the clockwork mechanics as well. In particular, caliber 174 was equipped with a chronometric-quality helical hairspring with end curves (quite commendably, the brand stated that it was an invention of English watchmaker John Arnold, who had it patented in 1782), a high-inertia solid-gold balance operating at a frequency increased from 3 Hz to 4 Hz, as well as a faster-rotating tourbillon with its inner cage completing a full turn in 18.75 seconds and the outer cage performing a standard one-minute rotation. The technical side of the project was carefully calculated, and in 2009 the 18k rose gold Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 watch took second place in the Concours International de Chronométrie timing competition, only losing out to another Jaeger-LeCoultre tourbillon. 

Especially for the Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2, a large 36 x 55 x 15.8mm reversible case was created, which was equipped with a security bolt developed after the security system used on the Reverso Grande Complication à Triptyque super-complication. This prevented any inadvertent turning of the case. The Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 was originally conceived as a collector’s watch, so the brand put a lot of effort into the fine finishing of the caliber. The finishing of the two nested tourbillon carriages required special effort – their three-dimensional structure presented significant difficulties for watchmakers accustomed to working with flat parts. The wheels are finished using the circular brushing technique, the screw heads are polished and the pins and shafts are sphere-polished. The bridges and mainplate feature straight grinding, Côtes de Genève, perlage and even Clous de Paris guilloché finishes. The edges are file-drawn, hand-bevelled and polished, including extremely time-consuming meticulous finishing of the sharp inner corners. Such finishing is not only time-consuming but also extremely costly for a watch brand, meaning only a few haute horlogerie brands undertake this operation. Most do their best to avoid the additional cost of this work, which is nevertheless highly valued by connoisseurs and discerning collectors. 

SPECIFICATION

CaseRectangular, polished, turnable rose gold case 750/1000, with a sapphire caseback & a safety lock at 5 o´clock, "limited edition N° 41/75"
StrapDark grey Alligator leather strap, with a rose gold Butterfly buckle
DialSkeletonized dial with a white enamel hour ring applied with Arabic numerals & a 24h indication at 10 o´clock, the Gyrotourbillon is at 6 o´clock located
MovementGold-plated, hand-wound, skeletonized movement, with a 24 hours & a power reserve complication, cylindical hairspring, blued sword hands & a high complicated Gyrotourbillon
Cal.174
Ref.247.2.07
Case No.3037421
D=55x15.8 36x55mm

CONDITION REPORT

Case:Very good, small signs of wear
Strap:Good, signs of wear
Dial:Mint condition
Movement:All functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approx 290°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approx +10 sec/day
Box:Yes
Papers:Yes

DELIVERY & RETURNS

We offer worldwide delivery on all of our watches.

If ordering from Switzerland or Europe, your watch will be sent the same working week. The courier will depend on the value of the watch, with all watches delivered the next working week.

If ordering from outside Europe, delivery will depend on the choice of courier and destination.

You can cancel your order without giving any reason, within 14 days from the day the watch has been delivered to you.

WARRANTY

All of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough mechanical inspections, including being ultrasonically cleaned, serviced and resealed if appropriate and tested for at least four days, to ensure they meet our highest timekeeping standards.

Our pre-owned and vintage watches, unless stated otherwise, are covered by a full or a limited twenty-four month warranty. For example, due to their age, some vintage watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when they were new.

All of our new watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer. Please contact us for further information.

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