Jaeger-LeCoutlre is better known as the ‘Watchmaker of Watchmakers’ and we’ve seen some impressive timepieces from them in the past including the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel we perused in 2019. The JLC Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie was first presented in 2009 in a limited edition of 30 pieces. Combining a striking mechanism with a Westminster chime, a flying tourbillon, and a retrograde perpetual calendar, this watch is a feat of horology of the highest order. Honored to be able to bring you these images and our thoughts on it.
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News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils New Campaign with Global Ambassador Jackson Yee
Synched on their Global Ambassador Jackson Yee’s exclusive new single, two souls, are drawn together by an irresistible force with the new campaign unveiled by Jaeger-LeCoultre. As they ascend, their love knows no limits, transcending earthly boundaries and reaching for the skies. The most powerful stories are written in time. Jackson Yee's journey mirrors this rise, as he remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of his crafts. Off-screen, his commitment to the causes he supports elevates communities and inspires change.
Breaking News: Catherine Rénier to Leave Post as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre and Become CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels
Richemont announced today that Catherine Rénier, currently Chief Executive Officer —CEO— of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as Chief Executive Officer of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1st, 2024, and will report to him following his recent appointment as Richemont’s CEO.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic
Up until now, the JLC Polaris collection included a three-hand automatic model, a Memovox alarm reference, a chronograph, and a Perpetual Calendar. Today, La Grande Maison is expanding the Polaris collection with a new dual-time complication. With its distinctive style, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic captures Jaeger-LeCoultre’s spirit of elegance in contemporary sporting style, allowing travelers to roam the world, simultaneously reading the time in two time zones.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. Best Perpetual Money Can Buy.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar got an upgrade for Watches & Wonders 2024. The new Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar is still powered by the same automatic calibre 868 but now it provides a higher power reserve of 70 hours when compared to the 43-hour one on its predecessors. Its well-balanced proportions still maintain the same size at 39 mm in diameter and 9.2 mm in thickness.
Experience: Opening of the New Jaeger-LeCoultre Flagship New York City
This past Thursday, May 2, 2024, we had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Flagship Boutique in New York City. Located in the Upper East Side at 701 Madison Avenue —between 62nd and 63rd Streets—, the new boutique welcomed VIP clients, press, and friends of the brand for an exquisite cocktail evening filled with decadent hors d’oeuvres and refreshing drinks.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Quantieme Lunaire (Live Pics)
Along with two other new Duometre timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the new Duometre Quantieme Lunaire ref. Q604848J —Moon Phase complication. This is also the first Duometre piece to ever be offered in stainless steel. Equipped with a gorgeous convex blue dial, paired with a new case size and design, accentuated by its box-glass sapphire crystal, the new Duometre Quantieme Lunaire is timeless looking.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon (Live Pics)
At Watches & Wonders 2024, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented a redesigned Duometre collection with three new models with four spectacular watches that include the Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual, the Duometre Quantieme Lunaire, and the Duometre Chronograph Moon in two variations including a platinum case with a copper-colored dial, and a pink gold case with a silver opaline dial. Both models are enhanced by a hand-stitched alligator strap with small-scale alligator lining.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual (Live Pics). A Favorite New Release.
We eagerly awaited our appointment at Watches & Wonders 2024 with Jaeger-LeCoultre to get our hands on one of the most exciting releases of 2024 in Geneva. The Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual marks a new era for the Duometre Collection with an innovative tourbillon constructed on three axes a first for Jaeger-LeCoultre. Pushing the boundaries of haute horlogerie, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 388 features an entirely new tourbillon construction that makes the tourbillon spin on three axes to create a ‘spinning top’ effect. This new calibre 388 also incorporates a perpetual calendar with a grande date indication at 3 o’clock.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual
For Watches & Wonders 2024 Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual, an innovative tourbillon constructed on three axes to create a unique kinematic effect —a first for Jaeger-LeCoultre. Pushing the boundaries of inventiveness further than ever, the new Calibre 388 features an entirely new tourbillon construction: one that spins on three axes to create a ‘spinning top’ effect. Beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph to further enhance chronometry, Calibre 388 also incorporates a perpetual calendar with a grande date indication.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Quantieme Lunaire in Stainless Steel
In 2024, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new generation of Duometre timepieces, among them a reinterpretation of the Duometre Quantieme Lunaire ref. Q604848J —Moon Phase. This is also the first Duometre piece to ever be offered in steel, its eye-catching blue dial, paired with a new case, lends a decidedly contemporary air to a timeless and distinctive design.
W&W 2024: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon. A Redesigned Case and New Movement.
At Watches & Wonders 2024, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Duometre Chronograph Moon in two variations: a platinum case contrasting with a copper-colored dial, and a pink gold case offset by the discreet elegance of a silver dial. Both models are enhanced by a hand-stitched alligator strap with small-scale alligator lining.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils New Flagship Boutique in NYC
Jaeger-LeCoultre, proudly announces the grand transformation of its flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. This occasion opens a fresh chapter in the Maison’s enduring relationship with New York City, inviting visitors to embark on the fascinating world of watchmaking and the remarkable story of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s heritage, expertise, and creativity. The newly redesigned flagship brings the spirit of the Manufacture to Madison Avenue.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel
Contrasting with the fully polished 40 mm pink gold case, the blue dial of the new timepiece provides a dramatic backdrop for the tourbillon and the date display, and reflected light dances across the sunray pattern of the guillochage with every movement of the wrist. The hand-guilloché pattern is a work of immense precision and skill: each of the 180 ‘sun rays’ required six passages of the hand-operated rose engine lathe, making 1,080 lines altogether.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Limited Editions. Paying Homage to Japan's Katsushika Hokusai.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Limited Editions were unveiled at the Reverso Stories Exhibition in New York City back in November 2023. The Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai limited edition watches showcase the expertise of the Manufacture’s Métiers Rares atelier in the crafts of miniature painting, guillochage, and Grand Feu enameling.
Experience: Ardbeg 10 Years Old. Scottish Tweed, a JLC Reverso Tribute, and a Fabulous Single Malt.
Scotland gives the world some of the most beautiful landscapes and two things they excel at, their tweed and their scotch. Honoring the green luscious landscapes of Scotland and the deep green bottle of Ardbeg 10 Years, we decided to pair this Islay Single Malt with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Green. Ardbeg Ten Years Old was launched in 2000 as an extraordinary balance of peaty notes and floral sweetness that makes it one of the best single malt whiskies in the world.
Experience: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories Exhibition in NYC
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories Exhibition has just opened up to the public today November 3, 2023 in New York City at the IRON 23 space located at 29 W 23rd Street. The exhibition will run until November 22, 2023. During the opening cocktail that we were honored to attend, we were able to immerse ourselves into this captivating and very well put together exhibition that is a must for all watch collectors and even more so for lovers of the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The opening night was for sure one of the best watch events of the year with the presence of Catherine Rénier —CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre— and JLC ambassadors Lenny Kravitz, Anya-Taylor Joy and Nicholas Hoult.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Limited Editions
Just unveiled right on time for the Reverso Stories Exhibition opening to the public in New York City —on November 3, 2023 thru November 22, 2023—, comes the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai limited edition watches showcasing the expertise of the Manufacture’s Métiers Rares atelier in the crafts of miniature painting, guillochage and Grand Feu enameling. These new Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai watches will be on display at the exhibition.
From the Editor: Jaeger-LeCoultre Brings the Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie to the SIAR Mexico 2023. Beyond Impressive to Say the Least.
Jaeger-LeCoutlre is better known as the ‘Watchmaker of Watchmakers’ and I’ve seen some impressive timepieces from them in the past including the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel that I perused in 2019. However, it wasn’t until yesterday at the SIAR 2023 in Mexico City, that I got to peruse for the first time in the metal, the most complex wristwatch ever produced, yes, I am talking about the JLC Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie first presented in 2009.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Reverso Stories' Exhibition to Open in NYC November 3-22, 2023
This November, Jaeger-LeCoultre invites visitors to discover the world of Reverso through a richly immersive exhibition set in the heart of New York City. With its remarkable legacy of Art Deco architecture and style, New York is a particularly fitting setting for the celebration of the Reverso’s Art Deco origins. Located at IRON 23 —29 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010— the exhibition will run from November 3 to November 22, 2023. The 'Reverso Stories' exhibition arrives just ahead of the grand opening of Jaeger-LeCoultre's new flagship boutique on Madison Avenue.
