Jaeger-LeCoultre embodies the excellence of fine watchmaking. It excels in the art of designing grand complication watches: sophisticated mechanisms that go beyond the simple measure of time. Discover the most emblematic complications, such as the perpetual calendar, the tourbillon and the minute repeater.
Perpetual calendar watches
As well as displaying the time, perpetual calendar watches display the date, day and month. A real technical feat, they take into account the variations of the Gregorian calendar, including the 30- and 31-day months, as well as the month of February and its leap years, therefore requiring no manual adjustment for decades.
Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetual calendar watches are distinguished by their perfectly balanced ergonomic design, combining uncompromising elegance with mechanisms of sophisticated complexity.
Tourbillon timepieces
Among grand complications watches, the tourbillon watch is an emblematic model. Its history dates back to the 18th century, when most watches were worn in an upright position only, making them particularly sensitive to the effects of gravity. For a long time, watchmakers have sought to neutralise these variations in order to improve the operation of their watches. This challenge was brilliantly met with the invention of the tourbillon: a complex device that consists of placing the balance wheel and escapement in a rotating cage. This constant movement effectively compensates for the effects of gravity, ensuring unrivalled precision. Since then, Jaeger-LeCoultre has refined this complication by introducing several innovations such as the flying tourbillon and the multi-axis tourbillon, which allow better compensation for gravitational force.
Minute repeater watches
The minute repeater is a sound complication that allows the hours, quarters and minutes to chime on demand. Originally designed to tell the time in the dark, this ingenious mechanism activates small hammers which strike gongs inside the watch, creating a harmonious melody.
Combining technical sophistication and musicality, this grand complication watch is one of Jaeger-LeCoultre's signature watches.
Other watchmaking complications
In addition to these three high complications, Jaeger-LeCoultre also incorporates other complications such as the moon phases, the chronograph and the equation of time. Each model reflects a quest for excellence and a meticulous attention to detail, making each watch unique.
Jaeger-LeCoultre: an historic Maison
Since its founding in the Vallée de Joux in 1833, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture has constantly pushed the boundaries of fine watchmaking with more than 430 patents and 1,400 calibres. Today, the Maison continues to innovate while staying true to its roots. Its grand complication watches, such as the Master Grande Tradition and Hybris, embody this fusion of tradition and innovation, craftsmanship that has endured through the ages.