LeCoultre. A fine stainless steel reverso wristwatch with black dial
SIGNED LECOULTRE, CIRCA 1940
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LeCoultre. A fine stainless steel reverso wristwatch with black dial
Signed LeCoultre, circa 1940
With octagonal-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the black dial with applied gilt Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular case with ribbed ends, plain snap on back, all pivoting within the backplate, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. long
Lot Essay
The Reverso model was launched in 1931 and was the first watch to use its back as a shield, notably to protect the dial and crystal during sports activities such as polo.
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