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Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Grande Ultra Thin Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Jaeger LeCoultre 18K rose gold automatic wristwatch on a black crocodile leather strap. Watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Squadra Reverso Hometime Rose Gold Men’s Wristwatch 230.2.77
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Jaeger-LeCoultre mens 18k yellow gold Squadra Reverso Hometime wristwatch, Ref. 230.2.77. Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-Lecoultre Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Reverso Wristwatch Ref 267.1.86
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Lady's Watch This watch is unworn and comes
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reverso Watch Ref. 250.1.86
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
numerals Band: brown leather strap with Jaeger-LeCoultre yellow gold deployment buckle Serial #: 1908XXX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Yellow Gold Master Eight Day Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Jaeger LeCoultre 18K yellow gold manually wound wristwatch on a brown alligator leather strap
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vermeil Gold Memovox Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Movement Mechanical Wind Case Vermeil Gold Dial Champagne Bracelet Brown Leather Strap Length
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Vermeil

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 140.2.80
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch, reference number 140.2.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Vintage Gents Gold Capped Silver Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
indicator in the centre of the dial, a fixed gold capped bezel, a black leather strap (not by Jaeger
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Compressor Memovox 146.3.95
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Jaeger-LeCoultre box and papers.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

18Kt Rose Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT 2008 ca
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Firenze, IT
Jaeger-LeCoultre. A Pink Gold Rectangular Double Dialed Dual Ttme Zone Wristwatch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 1960s Lady Diamond White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Jager LeCoultre watch is fully made in 18kt white gold. The case is square and set
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Royale Gold, Manufactured in 1978
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Royale Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture 1978 Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Marina Clock Chinoiserie Design
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Newark, England
Fine and rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Marina clock. The clock from the Marina series in white Lucite
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande 18k Gold Manual Wind Watch Q3001420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
. Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: Q3001420 Country/Region of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos III Bicolor, Silver - Gold, from 1953
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
robust engine and from 1938 the era of the Atmos by Jaeger-LeCoultre began. The "clock that lives on air
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vacheron Constantin Diamond Mystery Dial, 14K White Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1957 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Alarm 180.1.99
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
original Jaeger LeCoultre box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Gold and Gem Set Ladies Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Art Deco Wrist Watch, 14 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. 17
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Master Mariner Hpg Mens Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Media, PA
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Day Date Master Mariner HPG Men’s Watch 14K Solid Gold Case Automatic
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Juventus FC Limited Edition 275.3.62
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Juventus Limited Edition in white gold. Featuring a silver
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose gold Duometre Chronograph Manual Wristwatch Ref 380A
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger - LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Calibre Men's Watch 380A - Manual winding. 18K Rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger, LeCoultre Reverso 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Watch 227.2.62
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger - LeCoultre Reverso 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 227.2.62 - Manual winding. 18k rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Reverso Jaeger-LeCoultre in Gold for Lady 1996 year box papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Milano, MI
Reverso Jaeger-LeCoultre in 18kt gold, small size for lady. Manual winding mechanical movement
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men s Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Black Dial circa 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Black Dial with Roman Numerals. Subsidiary
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men s Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Hometime Rose Gold Silver Dial 230.2.77/ Q70024
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 35 rose gold Reverso Squadra Hometime by Jaeger LeCoultre, featuring a silver dial with the date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose gold Master Tourbillon Automatic Wristwatch, circa 2014
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
strap with 18K Rose gold double deployant buckle . Pre-owned with Jaeger-LeCoultre with box and papers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Rose Gold Men s Watch Ref Q8102520
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Rose Gold Men's Watch Ref Q8102520 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre yellow gold filled HPG Memovox Alarm Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre HPG Memovox Alarm Automatic Men's Watch - Automatic winding, date
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Grande Ultra Thin Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Black Bracelet: Black Alligator Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Limited Edition Master Compressor Wristwatch Q1772470
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 46.3mm Dial: Black
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Grande Date Wristwatch Ref Q3002401
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Cape May, NJ
price: $25,300.00 18k Rose / Pink Gold Reference #: Q3002401 Case Size: 46.5mm x 29mm Case
Category

2010s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Mystery Dial Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Manual Wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 33mm 14k white gold circular case, plexiglass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Cal.886 Manual Wind Mechanical Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box Papers Movement Manual Wind Mechanical Case 18k Yellow Gold Dial Silver Bracelet Black
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo 270.1.54 Men s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo 270.1.54 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 126318 PRIMARY DETAILS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Perpetual Rose Gold Watch 146.2.26.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
An extremely elegant gentleman's watch. The Jaeger LeCoultre Master Eight Days Perpetual Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Diamond Reverso Duetto Manual Wristwatch Ref 266.24.4
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
18k rose gold diamond Reverso Duetto Watch by Jaeger LeCoultre. Reference Number 266.24.4 With 54
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 260.5.08 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 260.5.08 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande by Juliao Sarmento Rose Gold 273.2.04 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 30mm Reverso Grande in rose gold from Jaeger LeCoultre. Starting in 2000, Jaeger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 166448
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch Jaeger- LeCoultre. Rectangular 18 carat white gold case, eagle head hallmark. Set
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre 18K Gold Grande Power Reserve Reverso Wristwatch with Seconds
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless 18K Rose Gold Jaeger LeCoultre grande (large) reverso wristwatch. It features Arabic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Dial Master Tourbillon Q1652420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
clasp, sapphire glass, exhibition caseback, in excellent condition, comes with a Jaeger LeCoultre box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch – 1980s, Box Papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
An elegant and classy vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre dress watch in 18ct yellow gold, believed to date
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Men s Rose Gold Watch Q6012420. 600.2.28.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Men's Rose Gold Watch Q6012420. 600.2.28.S - JLC 380 Hand Wind movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Lady s Rose Gold and Diamond Reverso Wristwatch with Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-LeCoultre lady's watch is crafted in 18K rose gold. The silvered dial with mother-of-pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-leCoultre Master Compressor Extreme Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Mens Q17624
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1197 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: Q176247V Age: 2nd
Category

2010s Qatari Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 60th Anniversary Reverso Rose Gold Silver Dial ManualWind Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, a black leather strap (not by Jaeger LeCoultre) with an original 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch Q300240
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
crown. Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: Q3002401 Country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Mid-Size Reverso B&P 140.255.1
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
condition, the watch comes complete with a Jaeger LeCoultre box and undated papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Dumetre Chronograph Calibre Men s Watch 380A
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Dumetre Chronograph Calibre Men's Watch 380A - Manual winding. 18K Rose gold ( 42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Heraion Chronograph Steel Gold Quartz Mens Watch 116.5.33
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Jaeger LeCoultre Steel and Gold Quartz Chronograph Watch 116.5.33. This Beautiful
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater 5092520 "Crystal Gong" 18k Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carmel, IN
This Jaeger-LeCoultre may look like a simple and clean design, but underneath the sleek simpleness
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Odysseus Perpetual Dual Time Moonphase Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
, day, date, month, moonphase and second time zone. Strap with 18k yellow gold Jaeger-LeCoultre buckle
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Day Night Reverso White Gold 270.3.63 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
excellent condition, comes with a Jaeger LeCoultre box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger Rose Gold LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille Day and Night Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Cape May, NJ
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille 18K Pink Gold Day/Night Watch Model 270.2.54. The watch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Rose Gold 41.5mm Power Reserve Display 146.2.17
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in București, București
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection is a series of watches that are known for their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.

Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre Cie Manufacture.

By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.

Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.

During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.

The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.

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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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