Three of the world’s leading luxury watch brands including IWC Schaffhausen, Panerai, and Jaeger-LeCoultre announced today the opening of their first boutiques in San Francisco at the Westfield San Francisco Centre and Westfield Valley Fair. This significant series of openings underlines the importance of the Golden Gate City as a West Coast hub not only of technology and commerce but also of watch collecting and fine watch culture. Never before have local clients experienced first-hand each brand’s unique lifestyle and culture the way it is possible through an immersive boutique.
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From the Archives: Visiting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Le Sentier, Switzerland
Visiting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture is one of those things that every watchlifestyler should do at least once in their lifetime. Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most legendary watch brands with a very rich history that dates back to 1833, when in the remote mountains of Jura, inventor Antoine LeCoultre revolutionized the art of horology and turned the Vallée de Joux into the cradle of fine Swiss watchmaking.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano Limited Edition
On the eve of the Reverso’s 90th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a special Tribute edition in burgundy red. As the Reverso approaches its 90th anniversary in 2021, Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets one of its most admired models. Issued in a limited edition, with a burgundy-red dial and pink gold case measuring 47 mm x 28.3 mm x 10.3 mm, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano ref. Q398256J pays tribute to a design of rare longevity.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique à Quantième Perpétuel
Inspired by the great 19th century timepieces, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique à Quantième Perpétuel in 18K pink gold combines Jaeger-LeCoultre's historic heritage with its ultra-contemporary watchmaking expertise. A model of exquisite refinement that combines two of the greatest horological complications, a cylindrical tourbillon and a perpetual calendar. Cased in a generous 42 mm 18K pink gold case, this watch features a silvered grained dial.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox and Polaris Mariner Date
Paying homage to its distinguished diving watch legacy and drawing upon more than a century of expertise in chiming watches, the Grande Maison introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner watches with two new high-performance timepieces as a perfect addition to the sporty yet elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection. The JLC Memovox has become the reference in wristwatch alarm calibres since it was introduced 70 years ago. Back in the fifties, scuba diving was a risky and challenging military activity.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents Two New Calibre 101 High Jewellery Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre places its Calibre 101 in the spotlight again by releasing two new High Jewellery watches. These two entirely original designs reaffirm the unique alliance between high jewelry and fine watchmaking made possible by this exceptional mechanism. Originally conceived and developed for jewelry watches and introduced in 1929 by JLC, Calibre 101 revolutionized feminine watchmaking.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre and MR PORTER are pleased to announce the launch of the Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife watch, a limited edition of 100 timepieces, specially adapted for The King’s Man, the upcoming Kingsman origins film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife watch will be offered exclusively on MR PORTER, as a key part of The King’s Man ‘costume to collection’, from July 20th to September 6th, 2020.
News: Presenting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Timer
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history is intimately tied to its peaceful and unspoiled surroundings in the Vallée de Joux, where the sounds of nature still prevail. The icy winters meant countless hours spent indoors, allowing the valley’s early watchmakers the time needed to develop and build complicated chiming watches. Although the structure of chiming watch mechanisms has remained essentially unchanged since the early 19th century, Jaeger-LeCoultre has constantly worked to improve both the mechanical efficiency of its movements and the clarity and beauty of the sound being produced.
Watches & Wonders 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication
Highlighting its expertise in chiming watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets its Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication with a magnificent new design. This follows the introduction in 2019 of two minute repeaters, the Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel with calibre 184 and Master Grande Tradition Répétition Minutes Perpétuelle with self-winding calibre 950.
Watches & Wonders 2020: The Revamped Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Collection
Since it was introduced in 1992, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control collection has been defined by technical rigor and stylistic restraint, its constant evolution imbued with the Maison’s deep respect for tradition and constant quest for innovation. In 2020, La Grande Maison relaunches the collection, drawing inspiration from the classic round watches of the 1950s, such as the Futurematic, PowerMatic, and Memovox models, and adding a dash of 21st-century flair.
Watches & Wonders 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Red-Wine Dial
Almost 90 years ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the iconic Reverso in 1931. A watch that became an icon during the Art Deco era and a classic of the 20th-century. As an object that so deftly synthesized form and function, it has become one of the most immediately recognizable watches of all time, looking as fresh and modern today as when it first appeared. A perfect watch that brings a lot of value and that even in its large size can be easily worn by a man or a woman. The epitome of a unisex timepiece.
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.
