162 Jaeger-LeCoultre A fine and very attractive, annual calendar moon phases, wristatch in yellow gold, with tropical dial, red date disk, and tear drop lugs, with Extract from Archives, retailed by Hermes, reference 2722.

Estimate: CHF 5,000 –⁠ 10,000

Revered as the "watchmaker's watchmaker,” Jaeger-LeCoultre has firmly established itself as one of the most esteemed names in horology. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar Moonphase reference 2722 is a distinguished example of mid-20th-century watchmaking, embodying the era's technical sophistication and aesthetic refinement. Crafted in the 1946, this timepiece features an exquisite 18K yellow gold case. The charming, light copper-hued dial presents a harmonious blend of functionality and beauty, showcasing a matte finish adorned with applied triangular markers. Dauphine hands sweep across the display, indicating time alongside a darker-toned calendar complication. Day and month are revealed through twin window apertures, while a red-tipped central hand traces the outer date ring, ensuring optimal legibility. At six o’clock, a subsidiary dial combines constant seconds with a moon phase display, now charmingly patinated, adding a poetic dimension to this mechanical marvel. The case is further accentuated by beautifully downturned teardrop lugs, enhancing the watch’s timeless elegance. Notably, this particular example of reference 2722 bears the prestigious Hermès signature to the caseback, signifying a rare and esteemed collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and the legendary Parisian Maison. Retailed by Hermès and offered exclusively to its most discerning clientele, this connection adds a further layer of rarity and desirability among collectors.