Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Catherine Rénier
Catherine Rénier
Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and nestled in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, l'Horloger des Horlogers was born of a challenge issued by Edmond Jaeger to Swiss watchmakers to develop extra-flat watches.

In 1844, eleven years after his company was founded, LeCoultre produced components whose perfection could not be measured using existing tools. He invented the "millionometer" to measure them to an accuracy of one micron, which is still widely used today. It wasn't until 1903 that Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David, met Parisian watchmaker Edmond Jaeger, marking the start of a long collaboration.

From the iconic Reverso, designed to withstand the heat of polo matches, to the ultra-thin models of the Master Ultra-Thin collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre has revolutionized the world of watchmaking with extremely sophisticated horological complications. The Gyrotourbillon, an indisputable masterpiece of watchmaking expertise, is a perfect example. By counteracting the effects of gravity, this multi-axis tourbillon gives the watch extreme precision and never ceases to fascinate. And let's remember the Atmos, a quasi-perpetual table clock that functions thanks to temperature and atmospheric pressure variations. A true technical feat, the Atmos is, without doubt, a classic and avant-garde object.

With over 1400 calibres developed and more than 430 patents registered, Jaeger-LeCoultre and its research team are constantly challenging the world of watchmaking.

Jaeger-LeCoultre has revolutionized the industry by bringing together all its know-how, techniques, and technologies under its own roof.

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