Jaeger-LeCoultre
Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre is known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker" for its exceptional movements and technical innovations.
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Based in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created over 1,200 different calibers and holds hundreds of patents. The brand is known for its Reverso, Master Control, and Atmos clock collections.
What Makes Jaeger-LeCoultre Stand Out?
- Creator of over 1,200 different calibers
- Supplier of movements to other prestigious brands
- Innovator in ultra-thin watchmaking
- Home to the Atmos clock and Gyrotourbillon
- Strong focus on technical innovation
- Complete in-house manufacturing
- Rich heritage in the Vallée de Joux
Why People Love (and Hate) Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Exceptional value for money
- Technical innovation and complexity
- Rich heritage and tradition
- Wide range of styles and complications
- Strong after-sales service
- Commitment to preserving watchmaking skills
- Excellent finishing and movement decoration
- Some models can be difficult to service
- Limited brand recognition compared to competitors
- Some collectors find the designs too traditional
- Complex pieces require regular maintenance
- Limited availability of sports models
- Some see the brand as too technical
- Richemont ownership may limit independence
Notable Models
Reverso
New Price
$7,000 - $15,000
Used Price
$5,000 - $12,000
Used prices are 29% - 20% lower than new
The iconic Art Deco-inspired watch with a reversible case, originally designed for polo players. Features a unique swiveling case that protects the dial during sports. The latest generation includes complications like tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters.
Master Ultra Thin
New Price
$8,000 - $12,000
Used Price
$6,000 - $10,000
Used prices are 25% - 17% lower than new
A collection of elegant dress watches featuring ultra-thin movements. The Perpetual Calendar model is one of the thinnest perpetual calendars ever made, while the Tourbillon model showcases JLC's technical expertise.
Polaris
New Price
$9,000 - $15,000
Used Price
$7,000 - $12,000
Used prices are 22% - 20% lower than new
A modern sports watch collection inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris. Features an inner rotating bezel, water resistance to 200 meters, and a distinctive three-crown design. The latest generation includes chronograph and perpetual calendar models.