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JLC Eclipse "Silk Road"
Lately I have been drawn towards timepieces that are objects of art. It is therefore not surprising that I was attracted to watches featuring miniature enamel work.
I was lucky to have recently won through an auction the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso a eclipses "Voyages et Decouvertes" made in 2006 but in totally unworn condition. This watch was made in platinum (is therefore very heavy) with the following particulars:
Caliber: cal. 849, 19 jewels
Clasp: white gold JLC double deployant clasp
Dimensions: 29 mm width, 39.5 mm length
Let the pictures speak:
This model is made in very small quantities - the watch I acquired is numbered 1 out of a limited edition of 3.
The metal "shutters" are operated by a dedicated wheel on the side of the case at 2 o'clock, underneath which is the view of a sublime miniature creation depicting the Silk Road.
How would you like this model compared to the Caspar David Friedrich that I also lay my hands on recently?
This message has been edited by KMII on 2024-05-29 06:41:44
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JLC Eclipse "Silk Road"
Lately I have been drawn towards timepieces that are objects of art. It is therefore not surprising that I was attracted to watches featuring miniature enamel work. I was lucky to have recently won through an auction the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso a eclipse...
Great minds Nico
I tried also to bid for the Number 2 Tourbillon Platinum (1/500) but was narrowly outbid. Now regretting....
Wow! Truly sublime....
These Reverso enamels are certainly among my favorite watches of all time.... Much appreciate your pictures! Sincere congratulations, Filip
Many thanks.
I bid for the watch without holding it in my hand. It turns out better than I imagined...
Hi Sam!
The dial on the platinum piece is absolutely beautiful and I would prefer it to the more complex gold watch. Both scenes are beautiful and I noticed that the unworn platinum piece is one of three pieces which makes it quite special. Well done my friend!
congratulations !! Gorgeous watch 👏and I would even say a "reasonable" price
considering the artistic value. Wear it in good health !!
Thanks for concurring
One day I will get a Reverso featuring a painting by Gustav Klimt
What a gorgeous piece. Congrats on getting it!
As to preference, I like the new PT one over the older YG piece.
It's a true work of art!
I like it more than the Caspar David Friedrich piece. But both pieces are a little big for my wrist. The Grand Taille size without the added thickness of the shutter system is about all my smaller wrist can take.
Really?
I thought the Eclipse is small enough....but you are right about the thickness
Which is a pity, since I like the XGT proportions sooooo much!
If only I had a bigger wrist!
The other one is in the spa right now
Since it has not been worn for so long by the same owner
