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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Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket watch is a true collector’s piece. Handmade in the late 19th century, it showcase...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Portrait Locket Pendant Pearls 18k Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Small approx. 1mm seed pearls are set into the locket. A hand painted portrait of a woma...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600
Dm 1.13 in L 1.63 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Double Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian diamond, platinum, enamel, 14K yellow gold rare double locket pendant Early 20th Century This exquisite Edwardian double locket...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Fabergé Enamel and Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold locket necklace by Fabergé. The locket features a centralised round brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by intricate gold detailing on a rich blue guil...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.90ct Diamond Pearl Enamel Locket Pendant Brooch, 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.90 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set locket pendant//brooch; part of our Victorian jewelry coll...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,926 / set
Dm 1.38 in L 2.92 in
Antique 18kt Gold and Silver Pearl Pendant Necklace with Nisyse Watch, 1960s
Located in Perugia, IT
Long yellow gold, silver and pearl necklace with Nisyse pendant watch in gold, silver, enamel and rubies. A fine example of pendant jewelry and watchmaking, featuring a combination ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Portrait Pendant, Hallmarked 1981
Located in London, GB
This delightful portrait pendant was made in 1981 and features imagery of a lady adorned with diamonds and rubies. The pendant is made in 18 carat yellow gold with a decorative frame...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,798
W 1.12 in D 0.29 in L 2.36 in
Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.03 carat and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique locket has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The locket has an impressive rectangular shield-shaped form, surmounted with impressive scrolling leaf decoration. The anterior surface of the locket is embellished with a stunning and vibrant hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a Victorian woman with a floral headdress. The enamel portrait is ornamented with three impressive Dutch cut diamonds; two set to the floral headdress and one to the womans ribbon necklace. The exceptional enamel portrait is encompassed with yellow gold textured decoration, further ornamented with a paralleling black enamel scalloped border. The reverse of this Victorian locket is embellished to the centre with an inescutcheon bearing the contemporary engraved initial 'S', encompassed with with further engraved foliate and simplified borders. This hinged locket opens to reveal two windows, allowing for a personal memento to be stored within. The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold fine trace chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the scrolling upper border of the design. This antique gold and enamel locket...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,911
W 1.07 in D 0.09 in L 1.19 in
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique-a-jour enamel within a gold frame set with 41 natural seed pearls. Stam...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain Details: Signed "Tiffany & Co New York, No. 71739" Movement: mechanical, likely manual-wind The markings...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
