How do I authenticate Jaeger-LeCoultre?
The only way to know with absolute certainty if your watch is a fake is to bring it to a trusted jeweler who specializes in watches and ask them to authenticate your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. For a nominal fee, they will appraise and valuate your watch so you can rest assured the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is genuine.
Are Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches handmade?
All movements of JLC are made in-house But it's not only the movements that are made in-house. In fact, they also make their cases, dials, and hands. With their in-house production, the company has great control over the quality of their products.
Where are Jaeger-LeCoultre watches made?
SwitzerlandSince its founding, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre is located in the calm and serene setting of the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland, in the very same place where Antoine LeCoultre established his first Atelier.
Does Jaeger-LeCoultre hold its value?
Do Jaeger LeCoultre watches hold their value? When compared to other brands that are considered to be much lower market brands than Rolex (such as TAG Heuer for example), JLC may hold a higher average resale value. However, compared to Rolex, nobody can hold a candle when it comes to holding their value.
What is the difference between LeCoultre and Jaeger-LeCoultre?
Edmond Jaeger also acquired the patent for the atmospherically driven clock Atmos from its inventor Jean-Léon Reutter and licensed it to LeCoultre from 1936 for France, and in 1937 for Switzerland. The collaboration between Jaeger and LeCoultre led to the company being officially renamed Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937.
How do you date a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch?
The best way to date your timepiece is ordering an official Extract from archives directly from JLC. The serial number is located on the movement of each watch, either on the back or under the dial.
Why are Jaeger-LeCoultre watches so expensive?
But once you've visited a proper watch manufacture like Jaeger-LeCoultre's, you really appreciate why these things cost as much as they do. They're expensive because there's so many different disciplines; so many different components; so much time that goes into making these timepieces.
Is JLC better than Cartier?
The Cartier brand is not as prestigious as Jaeger-LeCoultre. Cartier is considered a jewelry brand while JLC is a high horology brand. Watches from Cartier generally have a lower resale value than those from Jaeger-LeCoultre.
LeCoultre Futurematic ID, repair and value
Does anyone know where I can get a Futurematic repaired in the USA? I've not seen another one exactly like mine although some very similar. It keeps great time but you can't set the time with the slide on the back of the watch (in either position) so you have to wind it at the correct time...
Re: LeCoultre Futurematic ID, repair and value
I repair them all the time, check the repair TAB on the website for rates & information. Thanks.
Re: LeCoultre Futurematic ID, repair and value
Such a great watch, Mike. It looks very unique. What's the history behind it?
Re: LeCoultre Futurematic ID, repair and value
All I know is that it was my Grandfathers and my Dad gave it to me about 10 years back. He has since passed and the watch was serviced but the service person wasn't able to fix the setting feature so it works well and keeps great time, but you have to wind it at just the right time, so eventually I'd like to get that fixed.
How long is the warranty on a Jaeger LeCoultre?
Included with the purchase is a full one-year warranty on the movement and its advanced functions, a new timing certificate, a Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a copy of a Jaeger-LeCoultre repair manual detailing the movement parts and their operations.
What is the power reserve indicator on a watch?
A power reserve indicator so the wearer can always know how much power is left in the watch . The little hand moves from the gold to the black and then red as the power winds down indicating the number of hours of power left in the mainspring.
When was the first automatic watch invented?
In 1953 , the future arrived today when Jaeger-LeCoultre shocked the world by introducing the world's first fully automatic wristwatch, the Futurematic. It was so complex it is rumored that Jaeger-LeCoultre never recouped their investment in the watch's development.
Can vintage watches be wet?
Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.
Does Futurematic have a clutch?
Because of the way the movement works, the Futurematic does not have a slipping clutch on the mainspring like all other automatics, eliminating another possible cause for error.
What watches had the LeCoultre signature?
In reality, most of the classic 1930s models, including the Uniplan, Duoplan and Reverso, had the LeCoultre signature, though curiously, the Jaeger word is often given greater prominence in period advertising of the era. Watches made by the company after 1937 will have “Jaeger LeCoultre” stated on their dials.
What is a vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch?
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watches are among the most coveted models in the world of antique horology. The Jaeger LeCoultre company has occupied a position in the top tier of Swiss watch houses in the eyes of collectors since the dawn of the vintage wristwatch concept in the early 1980s. One of problems this has created is that the pool of genuinely worthwhile vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watches is now enormously diminished and top notch pre-1970 examples are getting very tough to source.
When was the Reverso made?
When it was introduced in 1931 , the Reverso was unique in that it enabled a pivoted carriage containing the dial and movement to be completely flipped over to protect its glass. Originally devised for polo playing British officers out in colonial India, its quirky design proved to be a commercial success and a series of variants evolved throughout the 1930s and ‘40s. We always have a selection of pre-war vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watches for sale, though again, it has to be said that replacing these each time we sell one is becoming noticeably more difficult with every year that passes.
When did Edmond Jaeger merge with LeCoultre?
While they had worked closely together since 1918, the firms of Edmond Jaeger and LeCoultre & Cie were separate entities until 1937, when they formally amalgamated. Prior to this union, we will find either a Jaeger or a LeCoultre dial signature, but never the joint full Jaeger LeCoultre title.
Who supplied the World War II navigators pocket watches?
Supplied by Jaeger LeCoultre under contract to the Royal Air Force, these World War II navigators’ pocket watches are of remarkably fine quality. The value for money offered by this item cannot be beaten. Woefully underpriced at present.
Is Jaeger LeCoultre a good investment?
Again in parallel to Rolex, a well preserved vintage Jaeger LeCoultre is always going to seem expensive at the time of purchase, but over the last twenty five years, watches by both of these brands have proved to be remarkably good investments and have blue chip status in the vintage watch market as a result.
Does Jaeger LeCoultre still service its watches?
Jaeger LeCoultre will still undertake the servicing of its vintage watches back at its Le Sentier factory, but we’re a little reluctant to recommend this without some qualification . The standard of work is extremely high, but many collectors feel the price charged in many instances is excessive. There is no hard evidence for this theory and the comments here are based on little more than gut feeling, but we can’t help thinking that Jaeger LeCoultre today is proud of its past glories from the vintage era, but doesn’t want to get too involved with them on a day to day basis, hence the price of servicing is deliberately set at a level that will be off putting to many owners. This is a great shame and it is difficult not to contrast this approach to that of IWC, which, much to its credit, takes an enormous interest in providing relatively reasonably priced backup to enthusiasts of its vintage watches. This comparison is a particularly interesting one because today, both IWC and Jaeger LeCoultre are owned by the Richemont luxury goods group.
WillFly
That's an amazing watch - love it! A gorgeous dial and a very interesting movement - what more could an addict want...
Marc
both technically and aesthetically that one ticks (and tocks!!!) all of the boxes.
Gotwatch
That's a beauty, Geo! I sure like the movement, very unique. You're a lucky man.