The Basics
The idea for this unique watch came as a result of collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and its Dutch partner Gassan that wished to create a remarkable piece that had to combine three components: craftsmanship, art and heritage as a tribute to the world famous Dutch master Vincent van Gogh. These 3 components came together in the Reverso à Eclipse of Jaeger-LeCoultre where the enamellers created an exquisite piece of art on the dial. The painting of Van Gogh’s infamous Sunflowers appears as a hidden treasure beneath the dial when the shutters are opened. A unique reversible watch featuring a pink gold case equipped with the in-house Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 849, the Reverso à Eclipse ideally lends itself to reviving one of the rarest fine art traditions – miniature enamel painting – that demands particular virtuosity and patience. A simple gesture is enough to open the watch dial shutters concealing an exquisite miniature reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers. This unique masterpiece, of which only five examples have been crafted, was achieved in conjunction the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The finished pieces can be admired at the Van Gogh Museum from September 4th 2015, when the new entrance building is officially inaugurated. This unique masterpiece, of which only five examples have been crafted, can be admired at the Van Gogh Museum from September 4th 2015, when the new entrance building is officially inaugurated. Dimensions (L x W) : 42.2x26mm
| Brand: | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
| Family: | Reverso |
| Reference: | 216279 (aka: Q216279) |
| Name: | Reverso à Eclipse Van Gogh Sunflowers |
| Produced: | 2015 – 2008 |
| Limited: | Yes, 5 units |
Below is a detailed look at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s model 216279 from Reverso watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso à Eclipse Van Gogh Sunflowers (216279 (aka: Q216279)) was originally released in 2015 – 2008. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 35-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The pink gold case measures 26mm in diameter and roughly 11mm thick. The rectangular case is paired with a silver color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso model 216279 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Pink gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| Diameter: | 26mm |
| Height: | 11mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
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The Movement
The Reverso 216279 movement is a powered by caliber 849 made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The 19-jewel hand-wound movement is 20.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 35-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
| Caliber: | 849 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 20.2mm |
| Jewels: | 19 |
| Reserve: | 35 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso 216279 cost? This watch was introduced in 2015 and has been in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 5 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $75,000
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Specifications:
- Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Model: Reverso à Eclipse Van Gogh Sunflowers
- Reference Number: 216279 (aka: Q216279)
- Limited: Yes, 5 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Pink gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 26
- Thickness: 11
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Caliber: 849
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 20.2mm
- Jewels: 19
- Power Reserve: 35 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Jaeger-LeCoultre
Antoine LeCoultre established his watchmaking workshop in 1833. LeCoultre was a horological inventor, having developed the pinion cutting machine, and a measuring device accurate to one micron. In 1903, a watchmaker named Edmond Jaeger challenged the Swiss manufactures to mass-produce an ultra-thin movement that he had invented. LeCoultre accepted and completed the challenge. This led to a partnership between the two watchmakers, laying the foundation for the company known today as Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre is part of the Richemont group.
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