Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso à Eclipse, The Silk Road 246.2.79

Ref. 246.2.79A very fine and rare pink gold limited edition reversible rectangular wristwatch with enamel dial depicting The Silk Road and concealing shutters

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Year: Circa 2008 Reference No: 246.2.79 Case No: 2'545'330 Model Name: Reverso à Eclipse, The Silk Road Material: 18k pink gold and enamel Calibre: Mechanical, 849, 19 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Brown Jaeger-LeCoultre crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre double folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 29 mm. width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed , case further engraved 1/5 Accessories: With Jaeger-LeCoultre loupe, instruction manual, pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.Jaeger-LeCoultre has always associated time-honoured ancient decorative arts in its different watchmaking creations. The present Reverso à Eclipse reversible wristwatch provides the wearer a pleasure of swiveling the case and to reveal or hide the dial. The watch showcases a beautiful enamel work that demands virtuosity and patience in a discrete way. A pink gold shutter can be opened through a wheel on the case at 2 o'clock to reveal a miniature recreation depicting The Silk Road. The enamel appears as a hidden treasure beneath the dial when the shutters are opened. Only five examples have been crafted, the present watch features two dials and two unique experiences.