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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes

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This Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes, numbered 178 of a limited edition of 500 produced in 1994, is a gentleman's wristwatch featuring a rectangular reversible case crafted from 18K pink gold. It is fitted with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The watch houses the manually wound Caliber 943, which includes a minute-repeating complication activated by a fluted slide located on the case band. The movement is rhodium plated and decorated with fausses-côtes, featuring a straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, and shock-absorber. The silver guilloché dial presents painted Arabic numerals and an aperture at the 5 o'clock position revealing the gold spinning governor. The watch is accompanied by its original fitted box and certificate. The dial, movement, and case are all signed by the maker. The dimensions of the case are 26 x 42 mm.

Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes in 18K pink gold.
Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes in 18K pink gold. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Minute-repeating reversible wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
448
Source-reported date
1994
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
178/500

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a five-body, rectangular, reversible case in 18K pink gold, finished with polished surfaces and a reeded bezel. The outer case back is engraved with the text "Répétition Minutes". The watch is secured with an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, which is executed in silver with a guilloché pattern and painted Arabic numerals arranged on an outer plain reserve.

An aperture positioned at 5 o'clock on the dial reveals the gold spinning governor, which regulates the striking mechanism. The time is indicated by blued steel hands in the epée style. The overall design maintains the geometric aesthetic associated with the Reverso collection, while incorporating the minute-repeater mechanism's activation controls on the case band.

Evidence for this section
  • “Five-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, outer case back engraved: "Répétition Minutes", sapphire crystal.”
  • “D. "Guilloché" silver with painted Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve, at 5 aperture for the gold spinning governor.”
  • “Epée" blued steel hands.”

Movement and Complication

Powering this timepiece is the Caliber 943, a movement rhodium plated and decorated with fausses-côtes. The repeating complication is activated by a fluted slide positioned on the side of the case, which triggers the striking on gongs. The movement contains 38 jewels and utilizes a straight line lever escapement.

Technical features of the movement include a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance-spring and a shock-absorber system. The inclusion of a spinning governor allows for the consistent speed of the repeating train, visible through the dial-side aperture.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 943, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by a fluted activating slide on the band.”

Signatures and Condition

The watch is signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre on the dial, case, and movement. The auction house reports the grading of the piece as AAA Excellent, with the case condition noted as 3 Good, the movement as 2 Very good, and the dial as 1-01 As new. The original hands are retained.

The lot is accompanied by the original fitted box and a certificate, providing documentation for the limited edition run of 500 pieces. No further historical provenance is provided by the auction house.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent Case: 3 Good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”
  • “Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer location for this reference?
  • Does the certificate contain specific date-of-sale information?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Répétition Minutes
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger-LeCoultre“Jaeger-LeCoultre”
ModelReverso, Répétition Minutes“Reverso, Répétition Minutes”
Serial178/500“No. 178/500”
Date1994“Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1994.”
MovementCaliber 943“M. Cal. 943”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch”
Dimensions26 x 42 mm“Dim. 26 x 42 mm.”
ConditionAAA Excellent“Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent”

Visible details

  • Rectangular pink gold case with reeded bezel
  • Visible gold spinning governor at 5 o'clock
  • Blued steel epée hands
  • Fluted minute-repeating slider on case side

Research qualifications

  • Country of manufacture not specified in the source
  • Exact nature of certificate accompanying the watch not specified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

'Limited Edition 178/500' Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso, Répétition Minutes", No. 178/500. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1994. Very fine and rare, rectangular, reversible, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record e1c38fb737

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