Swiss watch brand, Jaeger-LeCoultre, is known for its ingenuity and has numerous patents to its name. Based in Le Sentier, in the Vallée de Joux, the company is a “manufacture”, creating numerous in-house movements, with a history dating back to 1833. Furthermore, over the years, this prestigious watch company has supplied many other famous haute…

Fullscreen In New York City last week we got a hands-on look at the new 2014 Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic 1958 collection. The images include three new models (steel, rose gold and platinum) as well as one vintage Geophysic. Being that the Geophysic was originally developed for use during scientific exploration, it is fitting that the international…

Jaeger-LeCoutre will debut a new meteorite dial version of the Master Calendar next month at SIHH. It will be offered in either steel or pink gold, with the same dimensions as the current model (39 x 10.6 mm), and with the same automatic movement (caliber 866). The Master Calendar features a pointer date display that…

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced one of the most precise tourbillons on the market when they launched the Duomètre Sphérotourbillon in 2012. For 2015, they have developed a new ultra-accurate moon phase version of their multi-axis tourbillon, with cylindrical balance spring. The Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon. The watchmakers in Le Sentier modified the caliber 382 which was used in…

Inspired by a historical Reverso timepiece, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Grande Reverso 1931 Seconde Centrale. This contemporary version of the Second Centrale is powered by a modern automatic movement, yet its dial is virtually identical to the historic model. From the hands to the center seconds dial, everything is the same. Even the luminescent material has…

Last night in New York City, at the Clocktower restaurant in the Edition hotel, Jaeger-LeCoultre debuted four new Geophysic models to a group of local watch journalists and collectors. The launch perfectly coincided with the start of the Watches & Wonders trade show, which runs from September 30th to October 3rd in Hong Kong. According…

Background This summer while vacationing in Turkey, I got the bug. Not just any bug, but the type where you get a watch stuck in your head and can’t move on with your life until you cure the fever. The watch in question was a world timer. While sailing on the Cunard Queen Victoria (which…

This year is the 85th anniversary of the Reverso, and to celebrate Jaeger-LeCoultre partnered with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to present a second series of the Reverso à Eclipse watch in tribute to Vincent van Gogh (the first series was offered in 2015 featuring his famous “Sunflowers”). The second series Reverso à Eclipse…

Famous designers, Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson, have collaborated with musician Bono to raise money for the upcoming (RED) auction. Proceeds from the November 23rd auction, which will be run by Sotheby’s New York, will benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Over 40 items will be auctioned, including a custom Jaeger-LeCoultre…

Introduction We recently tested the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph, which was first introduced in May 2012. In our review, we will show you our original photos and give your our thoughts on how the watch feels on the wrist, how it looks, and how it works — like usual. However, for this particular review, we…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic debuts at SIHH Today is the start of SIHH 2014, and we are in Geneva to bring you the latest timepieces from the 16 exhibiting luxury watch brands. This is the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph in Ceramic. It comes in a 46 mm matte black ceramic case and is powered…