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Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931. One of the Most Iconic Watches of All Time.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 ref. 2788570 is definitely one of the best tribute watches in the market. The Reverso is one of the most iconic watches in the world and one of the most legendary timepieces of all time. The Reverso was created in the 1930s as a convenient watch for polo players who wanted to be able to protect the crystals and dials of their watches while playing. The Reverso is a perfect example of the Art Deco movement with its unmistakeable geometric silhouettes and timeless design.

This iconic tribute watch, features a glossy black dial —that appears more semi-glossy in person— with creamy luminova markers and creamy bâton hands. To reflect the vintage aspect of the first Reverso watches, the luminescent material used on the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 features the same color of the 1931 model guaranteeing an unbeatable vintage feel to it. In the dark, the luminova on this watch has a beautiful mint green color and it is bright and long lasting.

The stainless steel case measuring 46.8 mm long, 27.4 mm wide and 7.3 mm thick features the unmistakeable three grooves of the Reverso watch on the top and the bottom of the case. By simply reversing the case, the Grande Reverso becomes an item of jewellery that can be personalized with a custom engraving as the 'verso' side of the case is highly polished and completely sterile. The crown is marked with the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre logo and is not very easy to manipulate by those with large hands as the crown is somewhat small.

The strap is made of extremely supple black leather crafted by Casa Fagliano, the most important and renowned polo and saddlery company from Argentina. The strap is smooth to the touch and the back is hot stamped with Fagliano's name and 1931. The strap is very comfortable and features a small and elegant pin buckle with the JLC logo.

The watch sleeve is nicely decorated with 'perlage' on the inside and the usual Jaeger-LeCoultre markings on the outside including the 1000 Hours Control logo. The Grande Reverso is powered by the manual- winding Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 822 with 21 jewels that provides a power-reserve of 45 hours when fully wound. The sliding mechanism to rotate the watch case is very easy to use and works flawlessly every time you go from the 'Recto' dial side to the 'Verso' back side.

If you are a polo player at the Wellington or 'Estancia Grande' Polo Clubs and you are in need of a watch that won't get damaged while playing, this beautiful watch is perfect for you. Now, if you don't play polo but you're looking to wear one of the most iconic watches ever made, this tribute watch is the way to go. The Grand Reverso is also available in rose gold with a beige dial with Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock.

Note: Please excuse the round tan line underneath the watch.

Sticker Price $8,100 USD. For more info click here.

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Jaeger-LeCoultre and tagged Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 ref. 277.8.62 Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 ref. 2788570 Reverso 1931 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Casa Fagliano Argentina Wellington Polo Club Estancia Grande Polo Club Polo Players 2013.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph. A Three-Counter Chrono in a Historical Case.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph ref. 2068570 is not only a true example of horological innovation, but a milestone in Jaeger-LeCoultre's history. This is the first time that the historical case of the Memovox houses a three-counter chronograph movement. The stainless steel case on this watch measures 42 mm wide and is water resistant to only 100 meters/330 ft.

The Deep Sea Chronograph is a sophisticated diver's watch that features a 12-hour chronograph and a chronograph-operating indicator. This indicator features a circular aperture located at 12 o'clock right above the central pinion and underneath the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo.

The chronograph-operating indicator is fitted with a disc that changes when the chrono mechanism is engaged, stopped or disengaged. When the chronograph is not running the circular aperture will display a full white circle, half red and half white when the chronograph is running and full red if the chrono has been stopped while running. The chronograph-operating indicator is inspired by the Jaeger-LeCoultre 1930s 'chronoflight' on-board instrument.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph features a matte dial with three registers opposed to the two registers on the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph. Chrono-hours register at 9, chrono-minutes at 3 and running seconds at 6 o'clock. The finish of the dial is extremely matte and very grainy providing the perfect vintage look and feel to this timepiece. The markers on the dial as well as the hands and numbers on the chrono registers are white. The watch is also fitted with a matte and soft to the touch uni-directional rotating bezel that rotates very smoothly and with ultimate precision. Both the bezel —only the dots and the arrow marker at 12 glow— and the dial feature strong and long lasting luminescent material.

The watch comes with a nice thick case with polished and brushed areas, a domed sapphire crystal and old school chrono pump pushers that complete the overall vintage look of this fantastic watch. The case back is solid and is nicely engraved with the iconic diver silhouette as well as other traditional Jaeger-LeCoultre markings including the 1000 Hours Control logo. The watch is powered by the automatic in-house calibre 758 composed of 340 parts with a power-reserve of 65 hours.

To complete the vintage look of this amazing timepiece, the watch is fitted with a tropic leather strap —with perforations and a tang buckle. If you are looking for a comfortable and understated diver's watch, then this is the one. The watch is extremely comfortable and wears exactly as a 42 mm timepiece.

If you want to look up to par with the shore divers in the Maldives, then you definitely need one of this classic Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.

Sticker Price $11,300 USD. For more info click here.

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Jaeger-LeCoultre and tagged Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Memovox Jaeger-LeCoultre Diver Chrono Operating Indicator Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 758 Jaeger-LeCoultre ref. 2068570 2013.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39. A Very Elegant Beige Dial with a Perfectly Contrasting Moon-Phase Disc.

This Jaeger-LeCoultre ref. 1362520 is an elegant watch that features a gorgeous rose gold case, a brown alligator strap with rose gold pin buckle, a sapphire display case back and one of the most beautiful beige/cream color dials that we've ever seen. The dial features a moon-phase/date complication at 6 o'clock, rhodium plated markers and 'dauphine' hands.

This 39 mm case ultra-thin watch measures only 9.9 mm in thickness. The refinement and elegance of this timepiece creates a perfect symphony that embodies all the values and essence of what Jaeger-LeCoultre is about. There is a perfect contrast created by the beige sunray brushed colored dial, the blue and gold moon-phase disc and the anodized blue seconds hand. The dial is perfectly balanced and it makes this watch a very classy and elegant looking timepiece that is unparalleled.

If you pay close attention to the 'dauphine' hour and minute hands, you will notice that half of the hands have a brushed/rugged finish while the other half is polished. This type of finish on the hands not only makes them extremely unique but also very useful at refracting light.

The watch is fitted with the Jaeger-LeCoultre ultra-thin calibre 925 composed of 246 parts and 30 jewels which provide a power-reserve of 43 hours. The movement is only 4.9 mm thick and is fully visible through the display case back. As it is common with Jaeger-LeCoultre, the finish on the movement is superb and a true treat to the eye.

The rotor is engraved with the legend Master Control 1000 Hours and the manufacture's logo. Jaeger-LeCoultre submits all their watches to a strict '1000 Hours Control' where watches undergo a full 1,000 hours of tests around temperature, atmospheric pressure, shock and magnetic field resistance as well as water-resistance trials.

The crown is easy to operate and both the date and moon-phase are set via the push- pieces located on both sides of the case. The moon-phase is adjusted at 8 o'clock and the date at 4 o'clock. The watch comes with a beautiful and handy tool —with a soft tip— to press the push-pieces and avoid scratching them or the watch case by accident.

Overall, this is one of the most beautiful and elegant watches out there. The only down side of this watch, if we can find any, is that even though the case measures 39 mm in width —because of its ultra-thin profile— this watch wears slightly smaller. Now, don't misunderstand us, as there's nothing wrong with that. If you have a 6.5-7" wrist, this watch is a perfect fit.

If you are looking to add a touch of class and elegance to that bespoke suit, that Bengal striped Thomas Pink shirt or just a pair of Armani jeans with a comfy Lanvin t-shirt, then this watch is a must have for you.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 is also available in stainless steel or rose gold with diamond bezel.

Sticker Price $18,100 USD. For more info click here.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Jaeger-LeCoultre and tagged Jaeger-LeCoultre ref. 1362520 Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Moon 39 Rose Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Moon 39 Moonphase Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 Jaeger-LeCoultre 176.2.64.S Jaeger-LeCoultre Moon-Phase Ultra-Thin Watch 1000 Hours Control Master Control 1000 Hours 2013.

News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Donates to Two Marine Reserves in UNESCO's World Heritage List

Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet©Stefan Ciejka.jpg

Since 2008, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been committed alongside the UNESCO and the International Herald Tribune to raise worldwide public awareness regarding the conservation challenges and protection of marine sites.

Jaeger-LeCoultre cooperates with the International Herald Tribune in bringing readers’ attention to the eight annually selected marine sites —all of which appear on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Each year, the manufacture also provides immediate financial backing for UNESCO through the auction of a watch.

Here's the list of all auctions to date:

2009 – Prototype N°1 of the Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Tides of Time raised £13,540 for the site Tubbataha, Philipines

2010 – Geophysic 1958 E168 raised £12,600 for the site Sundarbans, India

2011 – Prototype N°1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea raised £16,000 for the site Malpelo, Colombia

2012 – Prototype N°1 of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph raised £9,300 for Puerto Princesa site, Philipines

2013 – Prototype N°1 of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet raised $17,700 USD for the site Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre has donated $20,000 USD to assist the Fernando de Noronha management in Brazil. Peaks of the southern Atlantic submarine ridge form the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil.

The islands are part of a large submarine mountain system of volcanic origin. The Fernando de Noronha volcano is estimated to be between 1.8 million and 12.3 million years old. There are less than ten volcanic islands in the Southern Atlantic, and the Fernando de Noronha and Rocas Atoll Reserves represent more than 50% of the insular South Atlantic coastal area. The waters are extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, shark, turtle and marine mammals. The islands are home to the largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the Western Atllantic.

Baia de Golfinhos has an exceptional population of resident dolphin and at low tide the Rocas Atoll provides a spectacular seascape of lagoons and tidal pools teeming with fish. As the site makes up such a large proportion of the insular coastal habitat, the site is essential to maintaining marine biodiversity for the entire South Atlantic basin.

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil (3) ©Stefan Ciejka.JPG

This donation will be dedicated to preserving this exceptional marine site. The purchase of a fully equipped rubber dinghy will enable the implementation of a regular monitoring programme aimed at evaluating the state of conservation of its exceptionally rich marine life and of countering illegal fishing activities by facilitating swift interception of non-authorized boats.

For more info click here.

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil (5) ©Stefan Ciejka.JPG

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under News, Jaeger-LeCoultre and tagged Geophysic 1958 E168 Prototype N°1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea Prototype N°1 of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Prototype N°1 of the JLC Deep Sea Chrono Cermet Jaeger-LeCoultre UNESCO International Herald Tribune Fernando de Noronha Archipelago Rocas Atoll Jaeger-LeCoultre Donates $20 2013.

Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre a Chronographe. The Art of the Chronograph.

Back in 1833, in the remote mountains of Jura, Switzerland, inventor Antoine LeCoultre revolutionized the art of horology and turned the Vallée de Joux into the cradle of fine Swiss watchmaking. Later on, the LeCoultre family would join forces with Parisian watchmaker Edmond Jaeger in 1903. Elegance and refinement are the keynotes of their creations. With 398 patents that have changed the course of watchmaking, hundreds of inventions and 180 years of history, Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces are a living legend. From the launch of the iconic Reverso in 1931 to the first lubricant-free watch in horological history, Jaeger-LeCoultre complications mark the culmination of centuries of research in the watchmaking field and the Duomètre a Chronographe with its 'Dual-Wing' movement is not the exception.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre ref. 6012420 Duomètre a Chronographe is the true expression and meaning of 'haute horlogerie'. This watch contains two independent mechanisms united by a shared regulating organ. One mechanism is fully devoted to a 12-hour chronograph, while the other is devoted to time keeping.

Available in limited series of 200 in three precious metals —18K White Gold, Platinum or 18K Rose Gold— with a 42 mm robust, yet elegant case, alligator strap with deployant buckle and a display sapphire case back, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre a Chronographe is powered by the manual winding 50-hour power-reserve calibre 380.

With an off-white dial featuring hour, minute, central seconds, power-reserve indicators for both mechanisms and a chronograph with concentric hour and minute, minute-unit indicator, seconds and jumping seconds, this watch is really a true masterpiece of horology and artful in every way.

The chronograph hands —including the power reserve indicator— are anodized blue providing the right contrast and readability against the dial. The pushers are easy to operate, the dial easy to read and the craftsmanship of the timepiece couldn't be any better.