jaeger lecoultre reviews

Being the epitome of high-class elegance, Jaeger Le-Coultre Master Grande Ultra Thin symbolizes the well-known Swiss craftsmanship when it comes to clock-***.In the Swiss manufactures the cult of creating high-performance watches has always been present along with the desire of self overtaking and perpetual improvement.Among the Swiss brands, fighting for supremacy, it has always been Jaeger Le-Coultre and we must remember, for example, his world record model of only 1.38 mm. the thinnest watch ever built.A masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship, created by one of the major Swiss watch houses, the model we present to you now, is a clear manifestation of sensitivity and almost a pure state of art.Starting our analysis from an aesthetic point of view, we can say that the watch is characterized by absolute purity of lines, by sharp classicism, almost minimalist dial, an exceptionally precise movement which doesn’t give up the technological development that has recently been implemented in the now-days clock-***.The box is carved in 18 carat pink gold, and it has 40mm. in diameter, without the crown, it exudes harmony, simplicity and elegance; moreover it has two sapphire crystals, a slightly convex front and a total thicknesses of 8.80 mm.The crown has 4.98 mm. exactly the right size to line up the clock, and create a great smooth for the drive.Details of the crown, position and adjustment: The watch has poor details, the base line of its design is the minimalism which offers the watch an air of elegance and harmony, it has hourly rates charged, sub-divisions for minutes, and small semi-spheres at 12, 3, 6 and 9 in the sub-seconds dial, it is made of low-relief, and is equipped with the corresponding sub-divisions for seconds.All this complex design features are topped with the house logo: the two initials or the “anchor” of Jaeger-Le-Coultre.The dark brown crocodile strap fits easily, but the lock, butterfly type, it’s a bit difficult to open and close.? In spite of this minor inconvenience, the slim elegant execution is flawless.The new 896 caliber automatic Jaeger-Le-Coultre, 3.98 mm. thick, is derived from the 899 and up to date as far as the technological innovations are concerned. Its frequency is 28,800 alternations / hour, 43 hours running reserve, 242 parts and 34 rubies.In the full-size photos below, you can appreciate the beautiful circular finishing that Ctes de Genve has done and the back of the bezel box, the locking screws and the logos, labels, and other details.Moreover we can emphasize on the spiral-free (free sprung balance) and the consequent adjustment of the watches inertial motion with a technique increasingly used by large watch-*** houses. And secondly the ceramic balls bearings application (including zirconium oxide), that doesnt require lubrication or maintenance, and survives longer then the steel balls.In the pictures below you can see the two bearings with ceramic balls which bring such an unusual brightness, different from the steel balls we find in other calibers:The rotor load is on the outside of a 22 carat gold piece which facilitates the loading dock of the real. We must note the ease with which the rotor moves even with the real dock fully loaded.All in all we can say that it is a Swiss mechanical masterpiece, the proof of few hundred-year Swiss quality and tradition, a watch that almost touches perfection.Pictures with Swiss Jaeger Le-Coultre Master Grande Ultra Thin Tags: craftsmanship, Jaeger-Le-Coultre

An anthem to creation and creativity, to artistic effervescence and to technical innovations, the third edition of the Yearbook features Jaeger-LeCoultre's brightest 2009 highlights. An eagerly anticipated treat for collectors and connoisseurs of fine watchmaking, this publication is designed to be leafed through, read and savoured like an invitation to enter the universe of a brand that is open to the world. It is imbued with a unique philosophy: that of sharing a passion and of turning towards horizons illuminated by culture, dreams and beauty. It admirably expresses a distinctive vision by means of images and photography reflecting the spirit of the Manufacture. And last but not least, it provides abundant food for thought through articles written by well-known authors who tell the story of Jaeger-LeCoultre and guide watchmaking into uncharted contemplative territory. This third edition is full of superlatives, featuring exceptional creations embodying major technical feats; arts that share with mechanics the same majestic sense of accomplishment; and human adventures that foster excellence and the ability to sublimate the moment at hand. Yearbook 3 casts the spotlight on nature, on music, on film-making, on watchmaking�� In a word, on time in the most absolute sense of the term. As readers browse through the pages, they journey from the infinitely small to the infinitely large. They celebrate the 80th anniversary of Calibre 101, still the smallest mechanical movement ever made. They probe the secrets of the Hybris Mechanica 55 trilogy uniting 55 complications within three wristwatches. They discover the incredible instrumentation of the 1300 parts housed within the latest release, the Hybris Mechanica �� Grande Sonnerie, which reinvents the rarest of all horological complications that has the astonishing capability of playing the entire Big Ben chime�� This yearbook also whisks readers from the Joux Valley to the Venice lagoon, where they find themselves swept up into the magic of movies at the International Film Festival known as the Mostra and officially partnered by Jaeger-LeCoultre. A perfect opportunity to bring together two major talents from the respective worlds of photography and cinema, Marcel Hartmann and Diane Kruger, in creating a fairytale stage-setting for Calibre 101. And also to pay tribute to the close ties between Venice and Federico Fellini, to whom the Jeu de Paume Museum is devoting a retrospective. This formidable array of human, mechanical, artistic and historical masterpieces have made an indelible imprint on our collective memory and live on in a sphere beyond time. Yearbook Three is available in English and French versions from all Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques or at www.jaeger-lecoultre.com as of December 1st 2009.