Quick specs Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse Self-portrait as a painter (Vincent van Gogh)
Price: € 101.000 | approx. $ 112,000
Size: 45 x 30 mm
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This Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse Self-portrait as a painter is a tribute to the famous Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). This unique watch is the second out of a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse series: the first one, launched in 2015, contained Van Gogh’s painting Sunflowers.
The creation of these Van Gogh inspired watches was an idea of the Dutch boutique partner Gassan from Amsterdam. From there the collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam started.
There are only four pieces of this model of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse
This new Reverso (the first one was introduced in 1931) has a unique window (Eclipse system) which can be operated by a roller on the right side of the watch at the 2 o’clock position. Turning it will open or close the window in order to show the hand-painted miniature enamel Self-portrait of a painter. Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few brands with an in-house team of miniature enamellers.
Within the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso à Eclipse Self-portrait as a painter you will find the Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 849. Only four pieces are made. Van Gogh completed his Self-portrait as a painter in 1888. The original artwork is currently on display at the museum in Amsterdam.
Technical data and specifications of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse Self-portrait as a painter (Vincent van Gogh) |
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Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 849 | Hand-wound | Diameter: 20.2 mm (9 lignes) | Thickness: 1.85 mm | Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz) | Parts: 123 | Jewels: 19 | Two-spoke Glucydur balance, Nivarox 1 spring | Hours, minutes | Power reserve: 35 hours |
Case & dial: 45 x 30 mm | 950 platinum reversable case construction | Steel dial with eclipse construction | Black hands and Arabic numerals | Enamel second dial with recreation of Van Gogh self-portrait (front) | Closed case back |
Strap: Black leather strap | Folding buckle |
Price Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipse – Self-portrait as a painter (Vincent van Gogh): € 101.000 | approx. $ 112,000 |
Website: www.jaeger-lecoultre.com |