
Sharon Chan
Head of department, Director of Watches, Asia
Sold for HK$320,000 inc. premium
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Constructed in 1929, the Calibre 101 is renowned for being, still to this day, the world's smallest mechanical movement ever made, comprising ninety-eight minuscule components with a total weight of just one gram. This masterpiece represents the pinnacle of innovation in movement architecture by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Crafting the Calibre 101 requires exceptional skill, limiting its production to a handful of expert watchmakers and resulting in its rarity and high collectability. The Calibre 101 gained historical significance when Queen Elizabeth II chose a watch featuring this movement for her 1953 coronation, and since then, it has adorned the wrists of dignitaries, celebrities, and other notable figures in history. The current lot, adorned with 63 baguette cut diamonds totaling over 9 carats across its case and bezel, stands out as a truly outstanding and uncommon representation of the Calibre 101, making it a prized possession for both watch and jewelry collectors.