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Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) is a Swiss luxury watch company. Jaeger-LeCoultre was founded the 19th century. Since its launch Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers have created more 1,242 calibers with records such as the smallest movement, the most complicated watch, and a near-perpetual caliber.

Jaeger-LeCoultre has also registered more than 400 patents during the same time. Since 2000 Jaeger-LeCoultre belongs to the Richemont Group (Piaget, Panerai, Van Cleef, IWC). There are LeCoultre family records going back to the 16th century. After having invented a machine to cut watch pinions from steel in 1833, Antoine LeCoultre founded a small watchmaking office for high-end watches. The world’s most precise measuring instrument, the Millionomètre, was created soon thereafter in 1844. Antoine and his son, Elie LeCoultre, then started the Vallée de Joux’s first fully integrated manufacture, LeCoultre & Cie – a system that is the predecessor for most of today’s watch manufactures. Until the early 19302 LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe. Notable JLC inventions are the Jaeger-LeCoultre keyless watch, LeCoultre Calibre 145, Jaeger-LeCoultre Grandes complications. Among the historic watches are the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duoplan, Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 10, Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos, Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, Geophysic. Notable JLC models include the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master, Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre, Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-vous, Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox, Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos, Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica: Specific models that are very popular with collectors (for both Jaeger-LeCoultre men’s watches and Jaeger-LeCoultre women’s watches) are the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, or JLC Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control, or JLC Master Control, Jaeger-LeCoultre Mastercontrol Geographic, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar.

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Precision Meets Artistry in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Latest Reverso Tribute Enamel Pieces

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic Reverso is one of the most famous wristwatches ever. This deeply elegant, Art Deco-inspired classic made its debut in 1931 – surprisingly as one of the first specialized “tool” watches robust enough to resist the challenges of polo – features a reversible case that has remained its hallmark to this day. With its...

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Nov 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are...

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Nov 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The Evolution of the Men’s Wristwatch: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

World War I coincided with the breakthrough of the wristwatch. New and trailblazing designs followed in each subsequent decade. From the WatchTime archives, here are our highlights, from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day.

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Nov 10, 2023 by Ruediger Bucher

Jaeger-LeCoultre Delights with New Execution of Master Ultra Thin Moon

The indication of the moon phase is one of the most poetic of all watch displays, as it succeeds in portraying the eternal course of the mystical celestial body in miniature. Even though the moon unfolds its full radiance and unique magic in the dark night sky, a tiny depiction of Earth’s satellite can accompany...

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Oct 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

PORTFOLIO

So Close to Heaven: 8 Astronomically Inspired Watches

The universe has always fascinated us. Our desire to explore its vastness is the focus of watch designers who create moon-phase displays, meteorite dials and depictions of the starry firmament. In this excerpt from our WatchTime 2020 Special Design Issue, on sale now, we showcase some of the most exciting astronomical newcomers.

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Oct 29, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

THE WATCH LIST

Deco by Design: Six of Our Favorite Watches Inspired by Art Deco

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. Art Deco, as a descriptor, has become a little overused in the luxe-focused world of watch marketing. Too often, in the absence of a better term, the style is used as a catch-all word for any blend of geometric forms and vintage air. While the verbiage has no...

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Oct 22, 2023 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre Expands the Polaris Collection with two Artistic Dial Options and New Caliber

Jaeger-LeCoultre enhances the Polaris Chronograph with two distinct dials that showcase the artisanal prowess of the grande Maison.  Bringing together 180 different skills under one roof, this manufacture has the capacity to produce all its luxury watches in their entirety, from design to production. Featuring lacquered surfaces in rich tones – one in deep blue...

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Sep 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Brief History of the Mechanical Watch’s Fight Against Magnetism

In our latest visit to the global WatchTime archives, a look at how watchmaking has countered the threat of magnetism over the years, from using metals like palladium in 1915 to silicon in 2015. Magnetism has been the mechanical timekeeping’s nemesis through the years. It is to the mechanical watch what Prof. Moriarty is to Sherlock...

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Sep 16, 2023 by WatchTime

EXPERT ADVICE:

Buying a Chronograph? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

10 factors to consider when selecting a chronograph watch, to help make sure it suits your wants and your needs. We take a look at chronographs from brands like Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Baume & Mercier, Longines, Montblanc, Tag Heuer and others.

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Sep 3, 2023 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Double Time: Eight GMT Watches For Travelers at Work and Play

A second time zone can be shown in many ways, offering a wide range of options for watch designers. As the summer travel season winds down, we showcase some notable timepieces with second-time-zone (GMT) displays in this article from our 2019 Special Design Issue.

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Aug 6, 2023 by Jens Koch

Refined Re-Imagination: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar

Drawing inspiration from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s round watches from the 1950s and 1960s, the Master Control collection beautifully symbolizes the Grande Maison’s technical expertise and savoir-faire in respect to sophisticated design. The Swiss manufacture now introduces an eye-catching new variation to it: the Master Control Chronograph Calendar in pink gold with a black dial. Recalling the colored watch...

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Jul 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Customizing Time: The Art of the Personalized Watch

As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of the most comprehensive looks at customizing time. It’s been a centuries-old trend in clothing: bespoke tailoring...

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Jul 2, 2023 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Dive Watches in Depth: A Dive Watch FAQ

"How water-resistant does it need to be?" "How does a depth gauge work?" We answer your FAQs about dive watches: learn about water resistance, diving bezels, depth gauges, and more in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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May 28, 2023 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre Delights with New Variants of the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds

Originally designed to meet the challenges of the polo sport more than 90 years ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso has been among the most sophisticated dress watches for decades. One of the classics of the traditional Swiss manufacture and the entire luxury watch market, it has been presented in countless versions, all of which are characterized by...

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May 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Touching the Past: Six Modern “Retro” Watches and the Historical Pieces That Inspired Them

When retro-inspired watches are modeled after specific predecessors, fans of mechanical timekeeping can “grasp” design history. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we take a look at six watches that awaken a longing for the past.

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Apr 22, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Double Time: Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon

With the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon presented at this year’s Watches and Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre once again showcases its savoir-faire in the field of flat and technically complex movements. At its heart lies the hand-wound manufacture Caliber 847, which unites 254 components in its microcosm measuring just 3.9 millimeters in height. To achieve such modest dimensions,...

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Apr 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Reverso Tribute Chronograph

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues the more than 90-year history of the Reverso with a technically complex and aesthetically expressive chronograph model. The Reverso Tribute Chronograph succeeds a model from 1996, launched at the time as part of a special series of grand complications as a newly developed integrated chronograph with manual...

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Mar 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches The Collectibles, a Collection of Vintage Timepieces

Jaeger-LeCoultre surprises with the The Collectibles, a new product program that is geared to collectors of vintage pieces. Introduced to coincide with the anniversary of 190 years, it will form part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ongoing offer. The Collectibles presents a meticulously curated collection of twelve rare and sought-after timepieces that symbolize horological milestones, not only in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s...

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Feb 9, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Trip Through Space and Time: Jaeger-LeCoultre Stages The Stellar Odyssey Exhibition in Dubai

For the month of February, Dubai will host The Stellar Odyssey, a major exhibition by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which pays homage to the astronomical phenomena that lie at the origins of time measurement. The exhibition is an invitation for watch enthusiasts and the general public alike to discover how the mysteries of the cosmos are translated into...

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Jan 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 4 Notable Perpetual Calendars

Continuing our annual recap tradition, today we look back at more of the most exciting and innovative releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Like many years, this one saw the debut of many fascinating, complication-equipped timepieces, from chronographs to alarm watches to GMTs and more.  Today, we are highlighting the esteemed perpetual calendar...

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Dec 29, 2022 by Caleb Anderson
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