Jaeger-LeCoultre | SIHH 2013 New Watch Collection

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The highlight is the three-part "Jubilee Collection" commemorating 180 years of the brand.

The ultra-thin Reverso Duo model is also not to be missed.

Jaeger-LeCoultre, born in Switzerland in 1833, celebrates its 180th anniversary. This year's timepiece highlights are the three-part "Jubilee Collection" released as an anniversary model. Among them, one of the ultimate masterpieces that any watch collector would want to own is the further evolved "Gyro-Tourbillonpowered latest model, the "Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee."

Text & Event Photographs by SHIBUYA Yasuhito

Jaeger-LeCoultre, a prestigious watch maison from the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland, celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. While its technical development capabilities have always been top-notch in Switzerland, they have evolved to an even higher level over the past decade or so. The highlight of the new releases is the three-part "Jubilee Collection," launched as a limited edition to commemorate the brand's 180th anniversary. Among these, the "Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee," equipped with the new Gyrotourbillon mechanism and also the 10th installment in the "Hybris Mechanica (highly complicated watches)" series, which pursues the ultimate in mechanical watchmaking technology, is sure to be a coveted model for watch enthusiasts.

The other highly complicated watch, the "Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique à Quantième Perpétuel Jubilee," also features a perpetual calendar function and a cylindrical hairspring, making it another ambitious creation that enthusiasts won't want to miss, similar to the Gyrotourbillon model.

And among the three-part collection, the most understated yet quintessentially Jaeger-LeCoultre model is the "Master Ultra Thin Jubilee." With a case made of Extra-White PT, a unique material exclusive to the Jubilee Collection that emits a beautiful luster, its thickness is a mere 4.05mm, achieving the ultimate in dress watches.

In addition, there are many new releases in attractive standard watches and ladies' watches, led by the ultra-thin model of the "Reverso Duo," a classic rectangular watch that uses a double-sided case with a single movement, allowing for the display of times from different time zones on the front and back. What is astonishing is that each of these is individually captivating. We are simply amazed and impressed by this otherworldly product development capability.

Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee｜
Master Grande Tradition
Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee

The latest model of the evolved "Gyrotourbillon"

The tourbillon mechanism, which aims to improve timekeeping accuracy by constantly moving the position of the balance wheel to relativize the effects of Earth's gravity on it. Jaeger-LeCoultre developed its unique "Gyrotourbillon" to pursue the ultimate in this complex mechanism. This is a special limited edition model equipped with the latest, third-generation mechanism. The spherical Gyrotourbillon now features a bridgeless design, and the hairspring has also evolved into a spherical shape. Furthermore, by operating the push-button at the 2 o'clock position, the digital display is instantly activated.ChronographThe model also incorporates a chronograph function, making it a more fully featured and functional model than its predecessor. It is one of the ultimate masterpieces that any watch collector would want to own among this year's new releases.

Manual winding, Extra-White PT case, crocodile strap, case diameter 43.5mm, double bi-axial cage (outer cage rotates once per minute, inner cage rotates once every 24 seconds), equipped with caliber 176 weighing 0.43g and composed of 112 parts, featuring a blued spherical hairspring and a 14K gold balance wheel, 50m water resistance, limited to 75 pieces worldwide, 396,900 Euros (estimated price). Scheduled for release in December.

Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique
à Quantième Perpétuel Jubilee｜
Master Grande Tradition
Tourbillon Cylindrique à Quantième Perpétuel Jubilee

Equipped with a cylindrical hairspring,
The first Tourbillon & Perpetual Calendar Model

This model, released as a new addition to the "Master Grande Tradition" highly complicated watch series alongside the Gyrotourbillon model mentioned above, is a limited edition that combines two complex functions: a flying tourbillon and a perpetual calendar. The hairspring of the tourbillon is cylindrical, and the design of the classic dial, based on symmetry, and the automatic winding rotor, which incorporates the design of the gold medal awarded at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, are also attractive points, blending innovation with historical style and motifs.

Automatic winding, Extra-White PT case, crocodile strap, case diameter 42mm, flying tourbillon escapement rotating once per minute, also functioning as a small seconds display, equipped with caliber 985 composed of 431 parts, 50m water resistance, limited to 180 pieces worldwide, 14.7 million yen (estimated price), scheduled for release in June.

Master Ultra Thin Jubilee｜
Master Ultra Thin Jubilee

The ultimate simple watch, achieving the world's thinnest manual-winding model

In 1907, Jaeger-LeCoultre developed caliber 145, which still holds the title of "world's smallest mechanical movement," and the "Master" series became a globally established model with its simple round watch. To commemorate its 180th anniversary this year, Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced a manual-winding mechanical movement, caliber 849, housed in a case with a thickness of 4.05mm, making it the thinnest manual-winding model currently available. The combination of a simple and delicate dial composed of bar indices and two leaf hands, and a delicate movement made of paper-thin gears and springs, evokes ultimate elegance. We highly recommend it to true watch connoisseurs.

Manual winding, Extra-White PT case, crocodile strap, case diameter 39mm, equipped with caliber 849 composed of 123 parts, limited to 880 pieces worldwide, 1.7115 million yen (estimated price). Scheduled for release in August.

Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duo｜
Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duo

The dual-time watch is finally available in an ultra-thin case.

The "Reverso Duo," a masterpiece of dual-time watches, is housed in the traditional double-sided rectangular case and allows for the display of times from different time zones on the front and back with a single movement. This highly popular model in Japan is finally available in a much-anticipated ultra-thin case. By adopting a dial that references past designs, it has a more classic aesthetic than before. In addition to the rose gold case shown in the photo, there are also stainless steel cases, and a limited edition stainless steel model available only at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques. Furthermore, there is also the "Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin Duetto Duo," a ladies' model with a diamond-set case in a slightly smaller size.

Manual winding, rose gold case, crocodile strap, case dimensions 46.8mm x 27.4mm, thickness 9.14mm, equipped with caliber 854/1 featuring hour, minute, and second displays on the front dial, and second time zone hour, minute, and 24-hour day/night indicators on the back dial, 30m water resistance, 1.8585 million yen (estimated price). Scheduled for release in April. The stainless steel case model is 1.00275 million yen (estimated price).

Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet｜
Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet

A new lightweight case model for the popular military-style chronograph

A new model has been released for the "Deep Sea Chronograph," a sports watch that became globally popular last year, inspired by Jaeger-LeCoultre's historical masterpiece, the 1959 "Memovox Deep Sea" with an alarm mechanism and two subdials. It now features a more functional three-subdial design and a "Chrono-Flight" indicator at the 12 o'clock position to show whether the chronograph is operating or stopped. Furthermore, by applying Super-LumiNova, which has excellent luminous properties, not only to the hands but also to the indices, visibility in the dark has been ensured. The case material has also been changed from stainless steel to Cermet, a composite material of ceramic and metal, achieving a lightness even greater than titanium. In addition to the dial shown, there is also a "Vintage" type with beige-colored luminous paint on the indices and hands, mimicking the aged appearance of old luminous paint.

Automatic winding, black-coated Cermet case, calfskin strap, equipped with caliber 758 featuring a chronograph hand coaxial with the hour and minute hands, a 12-hour counter, a 30-minute counter, a seconds counter, and a chrono operation indicator, 100m water resistance, 1.722 million yen (estimated price). Scheduled for release in May.

Duomètre Unique Travel Time
The "Duomètre Unique Travel Time" is a world timer with a second time zone display. It features the world's first travel time adjustment function, allowing for the setting of time zones for all regions and countries, regardless of the time difference. Exclusive to the Paris boutique.

Rendez-Vous Celestial by Jaeger-LeCoultre
The "Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Celestial" features a constellation calendar on its dial, inspiring an interest in the night sky. The annual calendar, which governs the display and the watch's mechanism, allows for the constant indication of celestial positions.

Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin Duetto Duo
The "Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin Duetto Duo" features two faces: a front with intricate guilloché decoration and a back with beautiful mother-of-pearl. Its exceptionally thin case further enhances the radiance on a woman's wrist.

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