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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a new version of the Reverso Tribute Chronograph, featuring a pink gold case. Key design elements include a solid pink gold dial with a new decorative finish and an open-worked reverse side showcasing the intricacies of the…
Loro Piana, Sandro, Max Mara – brands synonymous with ‘quiet luxury’ in fashion are relatively easy to identify. But when it comes to watches, how does ‘quiet luxury’ manifest itself? Is every Swiss watchmaker capable of achieving it, or do…
Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new model in its Master Ultra Thin collection. Inspired by the brand’s history of ultra-thin timepieces, this line embodies modern elegance and technical expertise. The latest addition, Reference Q1238480, features a steel case and a striking blue-grey…
Jaeger-LeCoultre, often dubbed the ‘Watchmaker of Watchmakers’, has a long history of supplying parts to esteemed brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Cartier. Today a fully integrated manufacture producing some of the most coveted and complicated luxury watches in…
As any watch enthusiast will know, it is often not just the aesthetic of a watch that enamours us: it’s the story behind it. Cue the Reverso Travelling Collection, which is currently making a stop at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s boutique on the…
Building the thinnest watch in the world is undeniably one of the most competitive and impressive record chases in modern day horological engineering. Whilst many brands have produced thin watches, only a few brands have ever been truly in competition…
Building the thinnest watch in the world is undeniably one of the most competitive and impressive record chases in modern day horological engineering. Whilst many brands have produced thin watches, only a few brands have ever been truly in competition…
Back in 2007, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented a model with the patented Duometre mechanism for the first time. The special feature of this construction is that it combines two barrels and two separate gear trains in one calibre, which are connected to…
The Master Ultra Thin collection is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s answer to a modern dress watch, in which the ultra-thin movement always takes centre stage alongside the elegant aesthetics. This year at Watches & Wonders 2024, the watchmaker is presenting three new variations…
The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the Chinese calendar’s zodiac. It’s an important one, too. The Year of the Dragon is largely seen as one of the most powerful, lucky years in the Chinese…
When you talk to Catherine Rénier about watches, you immediately sense the enthusiasm, deep respect and humility that the CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre feels for watchmaking. We met Catherine Rénier in Munich on the occasion of the new boutique opening on…
It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That is why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to comprise a list of our top watches of 2023. From anniversary models to world…