JAEGER - Lot 45
JAEGER Model "101 Feuille No. 43356 Circa 1961, for the French market Ladies' wristwatch with secret in platinum (950) and diamonds Case: rectangular, screw-down caseback with winding crown, diamond-set leaf-shaped cover, signed Dial: white miniature square, visible under the cover, black hour markers and hands Movement: mechanical with manual winding, Duoplan Calibre 101/1, 15 jewels and 2-position adjusted, signed and numbered Strap: fully set with diamonds, with clip clasp Size: 5 x 15 mm Gross weight 31,2 g Wrist size. 16 cm We would like to thank Jaeger Le Coultre for providing us with the archive information. A platinum manual winding lady's wristwatch with integrated diamond bracelet, caliber 101/1 movement signed and numbered Notes: Launched in 1925, the Duoplan movement was the solution to the challenge of creating compact yet precise wristwatches. Its name, meaning "two planes", reflects its unique architecture: the components were arranged on two levels, enabling a compact design without compromising precision. This innovative layout enabled the use of a larger balance wheel, improving timing accuracy. Building on the success of the Duoplan, Jaeger Le-Coultre unveiled the Calibre 101 in 1929. At just 14 mm long, 4.8 mm wide and 3.4 mm high, and weighing around 1 gram, it remains the smallest mechanical movement ever created. Originally composed of 74 components, modern versions have up to 98, all meticulously assembled by hand. Our rare example under the "Feuille 101" model bears witness to the watchmaker's historic expertise. Indicative condition report: Sold as is, without warranty Traces of wear and tear visible throughout, Movement works, but needs to be serviced Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Signs of wear from use visible throughout Movement is ticking but plan for standard overhaul
