DESCRIPTION:
WW - Jaeger LeCoultre, manual wind, 35mm x 45mm to lug tips, 17mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold snap back case with oversized rounded lugs, no strap, original champagne dial with applied gold indices, 15J cal 450/4c, gilt finish with Geneva stripes, case s#322557, mvt s#375730, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch 21.9 dwt (34.1 g). This particular caliber is the basis of Philippe Dufour's Simplicity, which is regarded by most to be one of the best time-only wristwatches ever produced.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, very light oxide to steelwork, light fine scratches to plates; dial with ample surface spotting and discoloration which is most notably along perimeter; excellent gold dauphine hands; polished case shows light wear, hallmarks still crisp and visible, several light dings on case back; crown shows little wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
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