Jaeger-LeCoultre

New Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Polaris watches have inherited the distinctive design, energetic lines and spirit of performance of the original Memovox Polaris of 1965, and the Memovox Polaris of 1968. The 42mm case demonstrates a luxurious polish. read more

Based on the subtle blend of avant-garde technologies, the timepiece sports the traditional double face to display additional functions.The reversible Squadra case architecture of the new Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watch is characterized as elegant and sturdy. read more

The precise mechanism was exclusively developed for Van Cleef & Arpels on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Basis.The Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris watch is created for men able to appreciate the genius of an extremely complex Cosmos-dedicated movement. read more

They feature a unidirectional rotating bezel as well as the Jaeger-LeCoultre compression keys guaranteeing perfect water resistance. They offer a choice between two unusual automatic complications in the feminine Master Compressor collection: a second time-zone display or a chronograph function. read more

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB is one of the most successful examples illustrating the extremely hi-tech nature of timepieces created today. The brand's watchmakers have opted for no less than 13 revolutionary space-age materials for developing the 988C calibre movement.  read more

Gerald Clerc's family has always developed watches, first in conjunction with other companies - Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Jaeger-LeCoultre - until the end of the 1970s, having then switched to independent watchmaking business. GErald Clerc, himself, had an ambitious dream to develop a true watch collection under the name Clerc. read more

Within just a few years of the successful partnership, the AMVOX line has become the ultimate expression of the imaginary world of the two legends - Jaeger-LeCoultre, a highly-respected Swiss watchmaker, and Aston Martin, a famed English manufacturer of luxury performance cars.Both Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre boast a rich heritage and are dedicated to producing the finest hand-crafted designs in their respective fields. read more

All have been developed and produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre. They include technical masterpieces, superlative creations, icons and over 300 different mechanical movements. read more

Strap and buckle Alligator. Rose gold folding clasp with integrated security system mechanism Movement Swiss mechanical movement exclusively developed for Van Cleef & Arpels on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Basis. read more

Two examples immediately spring to mind: the Gyrotourbillon by Jaeger-LeCoultre and the exceptional tourbillon which Officine Panerai unveiled at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva. Exceptional to my mind as the cage rotates on a vertical axis, ensuring the tourbillons full effectiveness in terms of "additional" precision. read more

Rather than long speeches on the resistance and reliability of its new Master Compressor Diving collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre chose to display the technical assets of its new divers watches through acts. Off the coast of Lanai Island (Hawaii), journalists watched in amazement as a robot took the Master Compressor Diving 1000 GMT down to 1000 metres in just 30 minutes. read more

Operating without any form of lubricant, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988C powering this watch proves itself fully capable of running smoothly for years without any wear of its parts or deterioration of its performances. Even at temperatures of -40°C, when the oils or grease in a classic watch freeze and bring the movement to a halt, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB continues its task unperturbed by any such factors. read more

The extremely subtle and incredibly complex result bears the unmistakable hallmark of Jaeger-LeCoultre expertise. In tribute to the astonishing inventiveness and the exceptional decorative work performed by the artists of the Manufacture, the Master Eight Days Perpetual SQ will be issued exclusively in a platinum version, reflecting in this most precious metal the superlative nature of the craftsmanship involved. read more

In harmony with its determination to maintain a consistently avant-garde approach, based on a tradition going back to the legendary Polaris divers watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new series of three diver's watches equipped with spectacular original features. The latter include a case custom designed to withstand 1000-metre depth pressures and an innovative mechanical depth gauge that owes its very existence to the unique Jaeger-LeCoultre DNA. read more

Result: this year Jaeger-LeCoultre opened fire with its Extreme LAB followed a few months later by Ulysse Nardin and its InnoVision, in other words two "concept" watches flouting oils and fats, something thats never been seen in the branch before. To establish this technological breakthrough properly, Jaeger-LeCoultre wanted to demonstrate it by its deeds. read more

When Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to pay its homage to this useful complication, its ambitions went beyond the usual tending to design and functionality. Once again the Le Sentier firm has made an impact with the Duometre Chronographe which houses the new 380 calibre. read more

This isnt Jaeger-LeCoultres debut in the world of automobiles. Far from it. read more

So that it beats in a perfectly concentric manner, the guarantee of ideal isochronism, Jaeger-LeCoultres engineers gave it a Phillips terminal curve to which they added a bend in the centre to correct the springs natural tendency to breathe in an off-centre manner. Exceptional aesthetics The description would not be complete without mentioning the tourbillon whose cage is machined from blocks of magnesium, which is substantially lighter than titanium. read more

The position of the tourbillon in relation to the movement has been cited as one of the shortcomings of the rotating-cage mechanism. Then came the Gyrotourbillon I. The three-dimensional rotations of the balance in Jaeger-LeCoultre's Calibre 177 are at the centre of a watchmaking innovation. The exceptionally lightweight outer cage makes one revolution per minute. read more

As the companys archives record, this collaboration, and the friendship that grew between the two men, would give rise to Jaeger-LeCoultre, officially established in 1937. More importantly it was the start of a long series of outstanding creations in the history of watchmaking in general, and extra-thin watches in particular. read more