Posts filed under Jaeger-LeCoultre

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox Boutique Edition. Hands-on with One of the Best Looking Blue Dial Watches Out There.

Inspired by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Snowdrop from the early 70s, the new JLC Master Memovox Boutique Edition is a perfect modern reinterpretation of one of the most iconic watches in the history of horology and of the brand. Fitted with a mirror polished stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter and equipped with a mechanical alarm function, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox Boutique Edition is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces and exclusively sold throughout the JLC Boutique network.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Burgundy Red

Paying tribute to the original and first Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso launched in 1931, the JLC Reverso Tribute Small Seconds in stainless steel with burgundy red dial is one of the sexiest watches out there and for sure one of our favorites. In a hue that could also be described as ‘ox-blood’ color, the watch features an iconic Casa Fagliano matching red strap. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso was originally launched in 1931 as a convenient watch for polo players. The purpose of the Reverso was to be able to maintain the front of the watch protected during a polo match by virtue of swiveling and exposing a solid case back on the front. A perfect example of the Art Deco movement, the JLC Reverso is also one of the most iconic timepieces of all time.

News: Presenting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Transparente. A New Face for an Iconic Clock.

Inside its crystal clear cabinet made of anti-reflective glass, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Transparente clock displays a strikingly sober new face. From every angle —front, side or back— the vision is captivating and the equilibrium is perfect. The dial is embellished by an Art Deco style. Hour-markers and hands follow a minimalist aesthetic. The base is satin-brushed and rhodium plated. Thanks to a very simple mechanism invented by engineer Jean-Léon Reutter in 1928 and brought to market by Jaeger-LeCoultre in the 1930s, the Atmos clock lives on air. Always as constant, always as accurate.

News: Presenting the New Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille. The Rebirth of a Watch from 1959.

Under its veil of diamonds, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille watch for women in white gold combines watchmaking expertise and jewellery perfection, a tradition at Jaeger-LeCoultre. After the 101 Reine and 101 Feuille interpretations in rose gold were made available for the 2018 Venice Film Festival, the Grande Maison drew inspiration once more from its extraordinary legacy to bring an iconic model back to life, which was first created in 1959. Under the dome of the elegant and refined leaf, which gives it part of its name, this new jewellery-watch conceals the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101.

News: Presenting the New Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Limited Edition for North America

Following the successful launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva last year, the Grande Maison is extending the Polaris line with a special new creation: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Llimited Edition for North America. Produced in a limited series of 800 pieces, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date combines the Manufacture’s high-watchmaking expertise with contemporary proportions, vintage design motifs, and several important aesthetic changes.

News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Main Sponsor of the 76th Venice International Film Festival

Maintaining its commitment to the culture of filmmaking and the preservation of cinematic heritage, La Grande Maison will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its partnership with the Venice International Film Festival this year. As main sponsor of the Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be actively involved in all of its highlights, adorning the stars with its finest timepieces and presenting a personalized Reverso watch to the winners of the most prestigious awards: Best Film —Leone d’Oro, the Golden Lion Award—, Best Actress and Best Actor of the year —Coppa Volpi Awards— and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement —Leone d’Oro alla carriera.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoutlre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Pink Gold. Classic, Elegant and Timeless.

For most of us, the first things that come up to mind when thinking of Jaeger-LeCoultre are slim, time only watches with a timeless design. Jaeger-LeCoultre is not only a master of complicated watches but a brand that helped forge the horological world as we know it today, thanks to the development from the ground up of some of the most amazing movements and ebauches powering not only their own watches but also watches from the holy trinity of watchmaking —Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe—, as it happened with the development of the JLC calibre 920 which gave birth to the AP 2121, the VC 1121 and the Patek 28-255.

SIHH 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Enamel Dial Limited Editions. Live Pictures & Pricing.

New for the SIHH 2019 are three Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin watches with blue guilloché and enamel dials. A new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, a Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar and a Master Ultra Thin Moon phase watch enrich the ultra thin collection with the most emblematic complications in watchmaking. Showcasing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s expertise in the field of horology, these new dials are a testament to precision and sophistication. All cased in 18K white gold cases and exclusively available in limited editions, the three new watches feature a midnight blue —blue greenish depending on lighting conditions— enamel dial with sunray guilloché motif.

SIHH 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Burgundy Red. Live Pictures & Pricing.

Paying tribute to the original and first Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso launched in 1931 comes a new iteration of the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds in stainless steel this time sporting an intriguing burgundy red dial. In a hue that could also be described as ‘ox-blood’ color, the watch is equipped with a Casa Fagliano matching red strap. Created in the 1931 as a convenient watch for polo players, the purpose of the Reverso was to be able to maintain the front of the watch protected during a polo match by virtue of swiveling and exposing a solid case back on the front. A perfect example of the Art Deco movement, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Burgundy Red is one of the sexiest Reversos out there.

SIHH 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel. Live Pictures & Pricing.

One of the greatest stars at the SIHH 2019 was the just released Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetual Calendar. A watch that shows the prowess of the manufacture in its fifth multi-axis tourbillon with miniaturization of the tourbillon component to create a more wearable watch. Additionally, the watch combines to other major complications turning it into a Grande Complication type of watch. Combining a Westminster carillon minute repeater that replicates the melody of London’s Big Ben clock tower and a perpetual calendar, the watch is available in a limited edition of only 18 pieces and a hefty price tag of CHF800,000 Swiss Francs —approximately $805,000 USD. The watch is available with two different dials, one being a silver grain dial and the other a gorgeous enamel guilloché blue-greenish dial as shown here.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire Rose Gold. Accurate to 1/6th of a Second and Beautiful as Beautiful it gets.

The Duomètre collection is one of our favorite collections from Jaeger-LeCoultre due to its exceptionally beautiful and highly complicated timepeices. The unique technical nature and distinctive styling of the Duomètre places it in the most exclusive echelons of watchmaking. Based on an unprecedented concept nicknamed 'Dual-Wing', its movement is composed of two separate watch mechanisms connected by a shared regulating organ. A true masterpiece of horology, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire ref. 6042522 is a perfect interpretation of the revolutionary ‘Dual-Wing’ concept, featuring two independent power reserves, one of which, in this case, is devoted solely to precise time measurement while the other takes care of the functional displays. Fitted with a 42 mm 18K pink gold case and a gorgeous granulated silvered dial, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire raises in full glory just like the moon goes from its waxing gibbous to a full moon.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX7 Chronograph in Titanium. Pushing the Limits of Horological Advancements.

Inspired by the Aston Martin Vanquish, the design of the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX7  Chronograph ref. 194T470 is the ultimate in refinement and a timepiece that pushes the limits of horological advancement like no other, fitted with the world's only pusher-free vertical-trigger chronograph mechanism. While the partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin is now long gone, the AMVOX series was born from a rich shared history whose beginnings lie in Jaeger car dials and a reciprocal passion for high watchmaking and beautiful mechanics.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph ref. 9022450. Hands-on with a Stunning in-House Chronograph in 18K rose gold.

Released at the SIHH 2018 two weeks ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre surprised everyone with a full new collection under the Polaris name. This new Polaris collection is inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968 and the new Polaris Chronograph is one of our favorite timepieces from it. Fitted with a 42 mm 18k rose gold case —also available in stainless steel with blue or black dial and on strap or matching bracelet—, a stunning grey dial and delivered on a chocolate brown alligator strap, ref. 9022450 could very well be one of the best chronographs money can buy if you like precious metals.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT. Hands-on with a Perfectly Designed Chrono with World Time Complication.

Released at the SIHH 2018 a week and a half ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre hits a home run with the new Polaris line and in particular with this new chronograph that we absolutely love. The new Polaris collection is inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968 and the new Polaris Chronograph WT —World Time— is a perfect example of how good is JLC at releasing new watches that give you a lot of bang for your buck with a slightly vintage feel to them.

SIHH 2018: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. Live Pictures & Pricing.

Inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968, Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a new collection that is not just a single homage to a historical reference. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection includes five different models: the Polaris Automatic, Polaris Chronograph —in stainless steel or 18K rose gold—, Polaris Chronograph WT —World Time—, Polaris Date and the Polaris Memovox.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large Duoface Small Second. Hands-on with an Elegant Understated Timepiece that is Like Having Two Watches in One.

With its silvered guilloché and vertically brushed dial with Arabic numerals, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large Duoface Small Second is the perfect companion for travelers thanks to its ability to keep track of a second time zone on the back side dial. Capitalizing on the principle of reversibility, Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed and crafted movements capable of driving indications displayed on two separate dials and to date, this invention has remained entirely exclusive to JLC.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic and Rose Gold. Hands-on with the Best Combo So Far for this JLC Model.

One of those watches that didn't get much attention or exposure at the SIHH 2017 is the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph in black ceramic with rose gold hands and rose gold crown and pushers. If you thought that all other JLC Master Compressor Chronographs in black ceramic were sporty, wait until you see how awesome this new watch got thanks to the perfect combination of 18K rose gold with black. Fitted with a matte black ceramic case measuring 46 mm in diameter and 14.27 in thickness.

SIHH 2017: New Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.

One of the most iconic watches in the world and a perfect example of the Art Deco movement is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Along with a brand new generation of Reversos that were released last year, JLC brings two new models to this year's SIHH. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon ref. 3958420 just released at the SIHH 2017, is inspired by the lines of the original 1931 model and presents a moon phase and date indication along with a dual-time function on the back side.

SIHH 2017: New Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date Sector Dial. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.

One of our favorite releases at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève SIHH 2017 were the three new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control models with sector two-tone dials. In addition to their gorgeous sector two-tone dials, the watches come with a price point that will be hard to beat by many other brands for this level of watch. he three new stainless steel models include the Master Control Date with time/date, Master Control Geographic with worldtimer complication and the Master Control Chronograph

SIHH 2017: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph with Sector Two-Tone Dial. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.

One of the most interesting and surprising novelties presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève SIHH 2017 were the three new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control models with sector two-tone dials. The introduction of these three new watches was a last-minute decision by the brand, but one that unequivocally was the right way to go. In addition to their sector two-tone dials, the watches come with a price point that will be hard to beat by other brands. As we've said it before, JLC gives you a ton of watch for the money.