Anniversaries in the watch world are common. Sometimes brands celebrate their founding, or the birth of their founder, or the birth of a specific collection. Sometimes those anniversaries are big ones: 50, 75, 100. However, 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of the first famed Reverso from Jaeger-LeCoultre, and in anticipation of that anniversary, the brand…
Close-Up Look at the Art of Jaeger-LeCoultre Hand Painted Watches (Slide Show)
Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Jaeger-LeCoultre at their Manufacture in Le Sentier for a lesson in hand painting. Those who know me well, know that I have dabbled in hand painting over the years, thanks to my artist mother who was an avid painter on fine white china. She to white porcelain…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Geophysic® True Second and Universal Time Watches at Watches & Wonders 2015
It is hard to believe that nearly three months ago, I got to see the newest watches we are talking about here in person in New York. It was a sneak preview and I was not allowed to breathe a word about it to anyone. At that point- being one of the first in the…
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time Boasts A Rarity Of Refinement
Innovation and evolution are the buzz words in the watch world. Consistently breaking down the barriers and creating something entirely unique is what this industry thrives on. Often times the newness refers to a particular aesthetic. Jaeger-LeCoultre, known for it’s innovation, has a particular timepiece in its product up that we just , and…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Packs a Powerful Punch
When it comes to ultra thin timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoutre is no stranger in the craft. We’ve brought you the news on their previous creations like the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar and the Ultra Thin edition done with a meteorite dial. However, the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon in white gold is well worth a close up lo. Earlier renditions…
Your Chance To Bid On General Douglas MacArthur’s Jaeger-LeCoultre “Reverso” Is Here!
How would you like to have a Jaeger LeCoultre piece that was formerly owned by the famous General Douglas MacArthur? This Saturday, May 10th, you’ll have an opportunity to bid on a timepiece worn by this illustrious American five-star general. Thanks to Antiquorum auction house, the Jaeger-LeCoultre, “Reverso” will be sold to the highest bidder. While…