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Jaeger-LeCoultre Open Face Pendant Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pendant Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, champagne textured dial with
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Travel Alarm Clock, Tortoiseshell and Brass, Jaeger Lecoultre
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco travel alarm clock, tortoiseshell and brass, Jaeger (LeCoultre), circa 1930. Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC110 Retro Wrist Watch Stainless Steel
Located in Miami, FL
impeccable details in France by the Jaeger LeCoultre company in solid stainless steel and 18kt gold vermeil
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock from 1960, Mid Century, Top Condition, Cal. 526-5
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger Le Coultre Lady s Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Ref 702173
Located in Miami, FL
textured guilloche pattern yellow gold. Jaeger Lecoultre movement. Its case measures 31mm x 14 mm and the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered. Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Plated and Enamel Mid Century Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautiful gold plated mantel clock by Jeager LeCoultre with an eight day spring driven movement
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold plated Atmos clock with rouge round dial and Arabic baton numerals
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox Watch in Perfect Condition, Cal K825
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold indexes and hands, plexiglass, diameter 37mm, thickness 11.5mm. Strap: Cognac croc strap Jaeger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock known as Vendome designed by the engineer Jean-Leon Reutter in 1928 in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18k Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic vintage 18k gold watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The watch is circa 1950s and carries an amazing
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calatrava 18K Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with the Jager-LeCoultre vintage 1950's wristwatch. This
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Ref. 6184/21. Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case that reverses from solid back to view the
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Jaeger LeCoultre 1960 18k yellow gold manual wind wristwatch with an Jaeger LeCoultre dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos 528-8
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
name of a mechanical watch produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland whose peculiarity is that it
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer Circa 1950 Origin France rare combination of this piece jaeguer
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaeger-LeCoultre Voguematic Lady watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MADRID, ES
With almost 200 years of history, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pioneer in the Swiss watch industry thanks
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Lady Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Lady Wrist Watch Amazing women wrist watch by Jaeger LeCoultre
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Vintage Memovox Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless 18K yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. It features a "bumper" automatic
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Gran Sport Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
. Model - Brand Jaeger LeCoultre Gran 'Sport 18K Gold Reverso. Retail price similar model NA
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Jaeger-LeCoultre Table Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century Jaeger-LeCoultre table clock full working order eight days mouvement.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Calendrier Alarm Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic Collectors Item Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Calendrier alarm clock The movement is the same
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger-LeCoultre Lady s Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre rose gold and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1940s. The watch is signed Jaeger
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Palm Beach, FL
leather strap secured by the JLC 18k yellow gold folding clasp. Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre watch box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Classique 8385 Unisex Watch in Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Classique 8385 Unisex Watch in Yellow Gold SKU: 125863 PRIMARY DETAILS
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Firenze, IT
dial with black and gold raised batons and hands. Case no. 1055560 A. Jaeger-LeCoultre pouch. Size
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus 165.7.3.5 Men s Watch in Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Odysseus 165.7.3.5 Men's Watch in Yellow Gold SKU: 119950 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic Chronograph Gold Ref. 169.1.92
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Lucerne, CH
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic in Yellow Gold 750 comes with an Extract from the
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-leCoultre Ladies Gold Bracelet Wristwatch 1950s Manual Wind
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. It was created by Jaeger-leCoultre in the 1950s. The watch and the bracelet are made of 18
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical 1950s Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Bracelet Watch, 14 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 1940s Gents Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Jaeger LeCoultre Wrist Watch, 34 X 25 MM 2 Piece Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Case
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph in Roségold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Lucerne, CH
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph comes in a timeless design and is manufactured in
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Incabloc Women s Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Jaeger LeCoultre Incabloc women's watch
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Yellow Gold Diamond Set B&P 265.1.08
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 21 mm yellow gold Reverso by Jaeger LeCoultre, featuring a silver dial with blued steel hands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Diamond and Emerald White Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A rare and iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The case features a white dial set with diamonds to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Mantle Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Soquel, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos perpetual motion gold-plated 15 jewel clock. Model number 528-8, circa 1982
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Streamlined Moderne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Mantle Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Soquel, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos perpetual motion gold-plated 15 jewel clock. Model number 528-8, circa 1984
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany Co circa 1957
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Stamford, CT
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k rose gold wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1957, 17-jewel movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Odysseus Chronograph 411.7.31
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Odysseus Chronograph 411.7.31 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mid century gold plated eight day timepiece mantel clock made by Jaeger LeCoultre, La
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Mantle Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Soquel, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos perpetual motion gold-plated 15 jewel clock. Model number 528-8, circa 1983
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 32mm 14K yellow gold round case, acrylic
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Kyros Calender Chronograph in Stainless Steel and Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Lucerne, CH
, shouldered crown flanked by twin chronograph pushers, integral steel and gold link bracelet with signed
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Bronze and Glass Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Art Deco tabletop clock by renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre. the piece has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Midcentury Ladies Dress Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This classic and sophisticated ladies dress watch was produced by the premier house of Jaeger
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto 18k Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic JLC Reverso ladies wristwatch. Strap and Case made of solid 18K Gold. Strap and case (on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duetto Reverso 266.3.44 Women s Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Duetto Reverso 266.3.44 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 116494 PRIMARY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Etrier Oval Original Ladies Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaeger Le Coultre Etrier Oval Original ladies watch in 18kt Yellow Gold. Brand Reference: 6012
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1947 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1947 JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold Very
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1955 Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold Filled
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1955 JAEGER-LECOULTRE MEMOVOX Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold Filled High Quality Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18 Karat Gold Square Men s Watch 6029.21
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger Le Coultre Vintage 18K Gold Square Mens Watch 6029.21 - Manual Wind. 18K Yellow gold case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre, Bicolor Atmos Clock, Silver and Gold, Manufactured 1978
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos clock in silver-gold bicolour version Switzerland Nickel-plated and gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies White and Yellow Gold Backwinding Duo/Plan Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Le Coultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Duo Plan METAL / MATERIAL: Two
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Bronze and Blue Glass Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco tabletop clock by renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre. The piece has a round black
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Yellow Gold Art Deco Backwind Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Style Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18 Karat Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Braintree, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch, Circa.1960's Gender: unisex
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 8 Day Travel Alarm Clock, circa 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare vintage Swiss, Jaeger-LeCoultre 8 day travelling alarm clock, heavily made with with a gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

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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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