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The history of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the only Manufactures which creates, develops, decorates and produces all timepieces within its own workshops. Right from the start, in order to make each watch in its entirety, the Manufacture houses the full range of professions, techniques and technologies under a single roof to give birth to the finest watchmaking creations.

A true Manufacture from the start

Since the very beginning, precision of movement and technique have been central to the mission of the Grande Maison, established in the calm and serene setting of the Vallée de Joux, also known as the “valley of horological complications”.

With nearly 200 years of history, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pioneer in the Swiss watchmaking industry thanks to its constant innovation and creativity that pushes the limits of watchmaking. Bringing together 180 different skills under one roof, it is one of the only true Manufactures with the capacity to produce all its luxury watches in their entirety, from design to production.

 

COLLECTIONS

• Reverso

At the beginning of the 1930s, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch was born of a challenge, that of designing a model that could withstand the polo matches of the British Army officers in India. Its dial smoothly concealed by reversing the case, to reveal a back that fully protects the face from possible mallet strokes. It’s worth thinking about… Timeless in its face surrounded by its three emblematic gadroons, the Reverso luxury watch has been enchanting both men and women with an eye for beauty since its creation. Often androgynous, it knows how to show off its femininity in jeweled models or affirm its masculinity by pronounced complexities and a marked Art Déco aesthetic.

Reverso Tribute – Geographic

 

• Polaris

Its traits and spirit are inspired by the Grande Maison’s iconic 1968 Memovox Polaris watch. Designed to accompany the urban adventurer in all circumstances, the timepieces of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection exude a sporting character that bears the signature elegance of the Grande Maison. The date, alarm, chronograph, World Time pieces are equipped with useful functions for today’s man and his travels.

Polaris – Date

 

• Rendez-Vous

Contrary to popular belief, the first wrist watches were worn by women. Always on the cutting edge, Jaeger‑LeCoultre was one of the first to offer women elegant watches, completely set with diamonds and with exceptionally small calibres. The Rendez-Vous watch collection is a tribute to this tradition, and it aims to make modern women look and feel sublime. A Rendez-Vous luxury watch does not reveal its mystery at first glance, it has to be studied closely to discover its treasures: its automatic movement, where the sapphire bottom reveals the complexity of the machinery; the delicacy of its finishing touches; its face which is finely-engraved or covered in mother-of-pearl; the shine of its precious stones…Graceful from every angle, this collection is the union between the aesthetic and the mechanical. An ode to beauty that underscores the female wrist whether by day or at night.

Rendez-Vous Classic – Night & Day

 

• Duometre

Born from the dream to push the boundaries of watchmaking, the Dual-Wing concept is doubly revolutionary. Two independent mechanisms, united by a single regulating organ, guarantee the unparalleled performance and precision of a Duometre luxury watch. The first mechanism is dedicated to the proper functioning of the complications, The second ensures the precise measurement of passing time. The cohabitation of these two parts, which form the Dual-Wing movement, earn the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre collection a special place in the world of highly complex watches. These luxury complication watches are fashioned down to the smallest detail. All of these pieces are decorated with mastery and infinite patience. A host of high-precision techniques are used to manually decorate the movements of each watch. For example, the “côtes soleillées” are a patented technique that leave an impression on the metal similar to the rays of the sun. The exceptional attention to detail allows for a harmonious interaction between all of the Duometre elements.

 

• Duometre – Quantieme Lunaire

 

• Atmos

What inspiration led the Jaeger‑LeCoultre watchmakers to dream up the Atmos clock in 1928? How did they think to use variations in temperature to power it? The Atmos clock still surprises people today because of its inventiveness. Within a sealed capsule, a mixture of gas expand and contract with each temperature change. Thus, the mechanism winds naturally, without any human intervention. The subtle union between the classic and the modern is the secret to the Atmos collection’s timelessness. Its unique design allows the observer to see the complexity of its machinery from all angles. It is a tribute to the very first Atmos clock and its avant-garde nature. From Art Déco through to contemporary art, the rare crafts and complexities of watchmaking, the Atmos has always kept up with the times, while maintaining its soul thanks to the reinterpretations of great designers working together with Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Collezione Atmos – Classic