Outstanding Results for Three Legendary Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches Sold at Auction
Fall proved to be a fruitful season for Jaeger-LeCoultre treasures hunters as three extremely rare watches hit the auction block.
LUCKY 13 Reference 3027 sold for USD 62?500 at Phillips
MEMOVOX Reference 3161 sold for EUR 61?100 at Monaco Legend
MEMODATE POLARIS Reference E859 sold for CHF 40?000 at Phillips
Each one of the three watches embodies the spirit of innovation and aesthetics dear to the brand with a special twist, which makes them a treasure for collectors. Thanks to their unique features and provenance, they all contribute to enrich the brand?s heritage archives. Last but not least, all three pieces beat their highest estimate.
Lucky 13
Reminiscing the roaring 60?s, while men conquer space and seas, gentlemen wish to work, travel and dive in style. Amidst the technological revolution, Jaeger-LeCoultre releases three unique watches, a Memovox reference 3161 made in platinum, a Memodate Polaris reference E859and the Lucky 13 featuring the number 13 at every hour marker. MEMOVOX Reference 3161
Memovox stands for the ?voice of memory? and was known as the most reliable alarm watch at the time it was released. The model sold at Monaco Legend, the Memovox 3161, is considered as one of the most collectible piece ever produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre as well as extremely rare as it is made in platinum and features the iconic alarm complication. Moreover, the piece is accompanied by the extract of the archives from Jaeger-LeCoultre confirming its production in 1962.
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