63 Jaeger-LeCoultre A possibly unique, highly precious and attractive, manual pendant watch in jade and platinum, with diamonds and enamel decorations, retailed by Strauch.
Estimate: Fr. 6'000 – 12'000
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- Model Pendant Watch
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material Jade, platinum, diamonds and enamel
- Case Number 102'310
- Movement Manual, jewelled
- Dimension 30mm width x 56mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre fitted presentation box.
A captivating and possibly unique pendant watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre, this exquisite creation from the 1920s perfectly captures the spirit of the Art Deco era, where horology met high jewelry in its most expressive form. Far more than a timekeeper, it is a miniature sculpture, a wearable objet d’art of rare charm and refinement. The case, masterfully carved from richly colored jade, reveals a mesmerizing interplay of translucent green tones, each nuance and natural inclusion contributing to its individuality. No two pieces of jade are ever alike, and here the stone has been sculpted with exceptional sensitivity, its flowing lines enhanced by delicately set diamonds that punctuate the surface with discreet brilliance. The dial, framed within an enamel and diamond-set platinum mount, offers a refined contrast to the organic presence of the jade. Its warm tones and elegant numerals evoke the refined aesthetic of the period, while the fine chain, also accented with diamonds, completes the composition with grace and lightness. Jaeger-LeCoultre, already celebrated in the early 20th century for its technical ingenuity and refined craftsmanship, here demonstrates an equally compelling mastery of decorative watchmaking. Pieces of this nature, combining precious materials, artistic carving, and horological savoir-faire, were produced in extremely limited numbers, often for a discerning and sophisticated clientele. Preserved with its original fitted presentation box, this pendant watch stands as a rare and evocative survivor from a golden age of design. At once intimate and opulent, it embodies a moment when time itself became a jewel.
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