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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 Reverso Night Day Mens Watch, 270.8.54 - Stainless Steel
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO NIGHT & DAY Mens Watch, 270.8.54 - Stainless Steel Beautiful Condition with
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Hometime 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial B&P 230.2.77
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Jaeger LeCoultre box and Undated Papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre A Quantieme Lunaire 18K Gold Beige Dial Watch Q6042420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire Manual Wind Watch Q6042420. Minor wear
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 146.2.95
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Type: Wristwatch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Day-Night Reverso Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre strap and 18k yellow gold buckle. Pre-owned with box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Diamond Reverso Duetto Manual Wristwatch Ref 269.2.54
Located in Southampton, PA
18k rose gold diamond Reverso Duetto Watch by Jaeger LeCoultre. Reference Number 269.2.54 With
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Moonphase Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
complete with an original Jaeger LeCoultre box and Undated Papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Wristwatch Ref 270.2.36, Grande Taille, 18K Rose Gold..
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, reference 270.2.36 is the Grande Taille
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

1946 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar Watch - 18K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1946 JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar Watch - 18K Gold One of Jaeger-LeCoultre
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.8.97 Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.8.97 Mens Watch. 42mm stainless steel case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Bracket Watch “Atmos Vendome” Mantel Clock Marble, bronze
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Jacques-David LeCoultre, grandson of the founder of the Jaeger-LeCoultre company, discovered this watch by
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Pierre Cardin x Jaeger LeCoultre Espace Collection Model PC112 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
electrifying collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the storied Swiss-French horologer, and Pierre Cardin, the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Q2568401 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Q2568401 Ladies Stainless Steel watch - Manual Winding. Stainless
Category

20th Century 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 Amvox II Aston Martin Chronograph Watch 192.T.25
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox II Chronographic Watch, reference number 192.T.25, draws inspiration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor diving gmt limited /1500 gents 160.T.05 watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Guarantee This Jaeger-LeCoultre watch has been fully inspected in house. Our experts check all watches with
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Memovox World Time, circa 1960s
Located in Braintree, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre - Memovox World Time Circa 1960's Gender: Men Case Diameter : 38mm Case Serial No
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Moon Triple Date Moonphase B&P 140.2.98.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
condition, comes complete with a Jaeger LeCoultre box and Undated Papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Black Opal Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marked for 18 karat gold, is numbered, and fully signed Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch face is fully signed in
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies Manual Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaguer-LeCoultre Ladies watch - Manual movement. 14K White gold ( 20mm ). Silvered dial with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

1960 s Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Memovox Alarm Reveil, Automatic - 10K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Memovox Alarm Reveil, Automatic - 10K
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master 8 Day Perpetual Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial Q1612420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
condition - only been worn a handful of times, comes complete with a Jaeger LeCoultre box and Papers dated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

JAEGER LECOULTRE Vintage Mini-Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
Black leather strap, dial and gold metal case. Ivory background. Mechanical winding. Serial number: 1021613. Watch in good condition. The bracelet is in use, the case is in good cond...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Vintage Two-Tone Cartier and Jaeger LeCoultre Watch in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier signed and Jaeger LeCoultre collaboration ladies wristwatch. This one of a kind Cartier
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Gents 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial B&P 147.2.41.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
caseback, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with a Jaeger LeCoultre box and Papers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Pierre Cardin x Jaeger LeCoultre Model PC108 Manual Wind Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Pierre Cardin x Jaeger LeCoultre Model: PC108 Year: 1972 Material: Stainless Steel Dial
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaeger Lecoultre Men Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
figures. Cross seconds at 6 o'clock. Mechanical movement. Crown at three o'clock. Brand Jaeger Lecoultre
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage Here
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Vintage 1960s English Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermes Paris Jaeger LeCoultre "Etrier" Gold Driver Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
"timeless" family heirloom. Dial and movement signed Jaeger LeCoultre. Case signed Hermes Paris, numbered
Category

2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger Le Coultre Master Control Automatic, model #: 140.2.89, featuring the following: — Movement
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Q9038670 BNP
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2018 Jaeger-LeCoultre 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Polaris Memovox
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Unisex 277.8.62 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3697 Model: 277.8.62 Serial: 289**** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Age: 2017 Case Diameter: 27 mm Case Size: 27mm by 46mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Open Guarantee Mov...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Geographic
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, world time Case: 40mm stainless steel round case Dial: white arabic/round stick chronograph dial Band: brown...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Filled Futurematic Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve Case: 35mm yellow gold-filled case, plastic crystal Dial: black dial with gold stick and Roman numeral hour...
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Stainless Steel Automatic
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Ref. 855. Case No. 1139704. Made circa 1960 Fine, center seconds, self-winding, stainless s...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Brass Baby Atmos Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Perpetual. Brass and glass case measures apx. 6-1/2" wide, 4-3/4" deep and 8-3/4" tall. Pre-owned/vintage in very nice condition with slight patina. Includes color copy of the origin...
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control 147.2.41.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rose gold Master Control wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, a month as well as a day aperture and a date presented around the edge of the dial. The watc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Lady Diamond Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
: 50.72gr Metal: 18kt yellow Gold Signature: Jaeger LeCoultre • Serial Number: 179783 Stones: 24 Diamonds
Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Reserve De Marche Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Reserve De Marche 140.840.937B Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case with a
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1990s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin Beige Dial Automatic Watch Q1352420
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This New Without Tags Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Q1352420 is a beautiful men's timepiece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm JLQ2028440 Mens Watch Full Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Tribute To Deep Sea Alarm JLQ2028440 Mens Watch. 40.5mm stainless steel
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2010s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the vintage 1960's 14K White Gold LeCoultre ladies wristwatch, a true testament to
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre White Gold Reverso Mechanical Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4061 Model Number: 250.8.86 Serial Number: 191**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 23 mm Case Size: 23mm by 38mm Box And Papers: Box And Open Guar...
Category

2010s German Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Reverso Quartz Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W2141 MODEL NUMBER 140.8.98 CONDITION 9.0 GENDER Gents AGE 18th March 1998 CASE SIZE 20mm by 28mm BOX PAPERS Boxes, Manual Guarantee MOVEMENT Quartz CASE 18K Yellow G...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM778 Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1970's Case Diameter 34 mm Case Size 34mm Box Papers Box Only Movement Mechanical Wind Case 18k Yellow G...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Geographic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Displays hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone, and power reserve indicator on a silvered dial. The watch's strap is a brown crocodile with a matching 18K rose gold deploym...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Tourbillon Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Displays travel time (hours, minutes), date, home time (at 12), tourbillon (60-second rotation) all on a silvered dial. Lastly, the watch has a black alligator strap with a matching ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Vintage Date Memovox
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, alarm Case: 36mm stainless case, plastic protective crystal, pull/push crown Dial: silver dial with silver hands and hour...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Memovox Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 855. No. 1983992, case No. 1188990. Made circa 1960 Fine, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, date and 2 crowns. Case three-body, polished, s...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Retro Wrist Watch in Stainless Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC110 Retro Wrist Watch Stainless Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC-110 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Date Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial 140.1.87
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Jaeger LeCoultre box, our own certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Pc-123 Retro Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC123 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

1900s Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Jaeger leCoultre Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alternating seed pearls. The movement was made by Jaeger leCoultre and the watch is working yet we can't
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger Le Coultre 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Band - Yellow Gold. 17 mm width.
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Jaeger Lecoultre For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the jaeger lecoultre you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 498 vintage or 377 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect jaeger lecoultre may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A jaeger lecoultre from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger and Hermès — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a jaeger lecoultre featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and marquise cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a jaeger lecoultre, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Jaeger Lecoultre?

The price for a jaeger lecoultre starts at $482 and tops out at $133,629 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,501.

Jaeger-LeCoultre for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

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.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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