118 Jaeger-LeCoultre A very classy and rare, Lady Cuff, hidden manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with sector dial, ornated by citrine baguettes and cabochons.
Estimate: Fr. 12'000 – 24'000
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- Model Lady Cuff
- Year Circa 1930s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold and citrine
- Case Number 80'569
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold and citrine Jaeger-LeCoultre bracelet, approximate length 160mm
- Movement Manual, jewelled
- Movement Number 2'142'321
- Dimension 29mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
A striking testament to post-war creativity, this exceptional jewel-watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre embodies the refined audacity of early-century modernist design. Conceived as both ornament and instrument, the piece blurs the boundary between high jewellery and horology with remarkable sophistication. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and made in France, the bracelet is articulated as a sculptural composition of scrolling forms, punctuated by beautifully cut citrines whose warm, luminous tones range from honey to golden amber. Two cabochon citrines provide a subtle yet distinctive accent, enhancing the organic rhythm of the design. At its heart lies a discreetly concealed timepiece: a refined Swiss manual wind movement, ingeniously hidden within the gold structure. When closed, the watch disappears entirely, transforming the object into a pure jewel, an elegant secret known only to its wearer. The workmanship is of the highest order, reflecting the maison’s longstanding reputation for technical ingenuity and aesthetic restraint. Here, however, that restraint gives way to a more expressive, almost playful language, characteristic of the Retro period, where volume, color, and movement were embraced with renewed confidence. Both sculptural and intimate, this creation exemplifies the rare category of “hidden watches” produced by leading maisons in the 30s, objects designed not merely to tell time, but to conceal it, elevating discretion into an art form. A jewel of remarkable presence and ingenuity, this bracelet watch stands as a refined expression of modernist elegance and the enduring creativity of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
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