Tourbillon watches for men by Jaeger-LeCoultre: an exceptional watchmaking Maison
Founded in 1833, the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture is renowned for its complication watches and technical innovations, as evidenced by its 430 patents and 1400 calibres.
Located in the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland, the watchmaking Manufacture designs, develops, decorates and produces all its complication watches. Among its most remarkable creations, the tourbillon watches for men stand out for their complexity and precision. Much more than timekeeping instruments, these Swiss watches embody watchmaking excellence and craftsmanship.
The tourbillon watch for men: a watchmaking masterpiece
The history of the tourbillon watch for men
Designed in the 16th century, the first watches invented were pocket watches. Often worn around the neck or hanging from clothing, they were often slow or fast. It was not until the invention of the tourbillon watch in 1801 that this issue was finally solved.
Watchmakers discovered that watches in a single position were particularly affected by the forces of gravity. The components were drawn to the bottom, resulting in frequent shifting. To improve the precision of their timepieces, they invented the tourbillon: a complex mechanism that neutralises the effects of gravity, revolutionising the watchmaking industry.
How does a men’s tourbillon watch work?
A tourbillon is a regulating organ that turns on itself. It takes the form of a rotating cage containing a balance wheel, hairspring, escapement wheel and anchor. The tourbillon is usually connected to the seconds wheel, allowing it to rotate. It follows the rotation of the seconds wheel and completes a full revolution.
By turning on itself, the tourbillon exposes all parts of the movement to gravity in all directions. The tourbillon watch thus compensates for variations in precision potentially caused by fixed positions of the watch, such as the vertical or horizontal position.
A symbol of exceptional craftsmanship worthy of the greatest watchmaking Houses, Jaeger LeCoultre tourbillon watches for men are not only a technical feat, but also a true expression of style. Discover our variety of models in white gold, pink gold, steel, with automatic or manual winding, and find the one that was simply meant to be on your wrist.