Jaeger-LeCoultre History
Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of very few watchmaking companies to have produced all of its movements in-house for the entirety of their history. The company was originally founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre who had a desire to manufacture high quality mechanical timepieces. 70 years on in 1903, Antoine’s grandson Jacques-David was challenged by Parisian designer Edmond Jaeger to produce ultra-thin movements that would fit in pocket watches that he had designed. This led to a series of collaborative pocket watches that culminated in the eventual formation of Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937.
JLC has mastered many of the toughest complications including creating the world’s thinnest movement at just 1.38mm. The ultra-thin movements have been critical in creating some of their best loved collections including the Reverso, which essentially offers two watches for one. Based in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, JLC has made a huge contribution to the history of watchmaking. JLC stay true to their decision with their classically elegant aesthetic.
