Jaeger-LeCoultre
Le Sentier, Switzerland · Est. 1833
Founded by Antoine LeCoultre, Edmond Jaeger
Founded in Le Sentier in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre has registered more than 1,400 calibres and 430 patents, making it one of the most prolific manufactures in watchmaking history. The Manufacture Royale — one of the most complete watchmaking facilities in the world — produces everything from escapements to cases in-house, and is the creator of the Reverso, Atmos clock, and Master Compressor.
- Founded
- 1833
- Headquarters
- Le Sentier, Switzerland
- Group
- Richemont
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Reverso — Art Deco rectangular watch with a reversible case, in production since 1931.
- Master — Round classical dress and complications line, including Master Control and Master Ultra Thin.
- Polaris — Sports line inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris diver.
- Rendez-Vous — Women's collection focused on classical design and complications.
- Atmos — Mechanical table clock powered by changes in atmospheric temperature.
Timeline
- 2025 — Celebrates the Reverso's polo heritage with the 1931 Polo Club theme at Watches & Wonders 2025. Debuts the Gyrotourbillon Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 in white gold, Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater and Reverso Tribute Geographic worldtimer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Where is Jaeger-LeCoultre based?
- The manufacture has been located in Le Sentier, in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux, since Antoine LeCoultre founded his workshop there in 1833.
- What is the Reverso?
- The Reverso is a rectangular wristwatch with a reversible case, originally designed in 1931 for polo players who wanted to protect the crystal.
- Who owns Jaeger-LeCoultre?
- Jaeger-LeCoultre has been part of the Richemont Group since 2000.