Today’s post is another in the irregular ‘video’ series in which I share horologically themed videos that I come across online. This video dates back to 1934, and comes courtesy of the British Pathé archives by way of PuristSPro. As… Read More ›
Jaeger-LeCoultre
HANDS-ON : Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic
With the plethora of dress watches announced by Jaeger-LeCoultre at SIHH 2014, a new limited edition sports watch was almost missed by some, but for fans of all-black ceramic pieces, and of chronographs, there was something of interest. The new… Read More ›
SIHH 2014 : Jaeger-LeCoultre Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 Chocolate
My first SIHH 2014 post is about this watch. Why have I chosen this one to be the first? Well because it’s not only the one that I was asked about the most pre-SIHH and at the beginning, but also… Read More ›
An interview with Janek Deleskiewicz, Artistic and Design Director, Jaeger-LeCoultre
During his flying visit to Australia to celebrate Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 180th anniversary, I was fortunate enough to be invited meet industry luminary Janek Deleskiewicz, the Maison’s Artistic and Design Director, for a wide-ranging chat and interview. I hope you enjoy this… Read More ›
EVENT : Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 180 years – Sydney
As part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 180th anniversary in 2013 it has been holding dinners and events around the world. A few weeks ago the celebrations hit Sydney, with a gala dinner held at Guillaume at Bennelong, one of Sydney’s finest restaurants… Read More ›
EVENT : A jubilee evening with Jaeger-LeCoultre
A few weeks ago Jaeger-LeCoultre Australia hosted a dinner in Sydney to introduce some of releases in this, their 180th anniversary year. Held at Sake Restaurant, a mix of collectors, enthusiasts and others were given the opportunity to try and… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Jaeger-LeCoultre’s pink gold Gyrotourbillon 2
Today’s featured watch is not a watch that you happen across every day. Nor every month, for that matter. Having heard that it was newly arrived at Sydney boutique J.Farren-Price, I grabbed the opportunity to look at the ‘ne plus… Read More ›
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 180th anniversary : some historical pieces
In this the year of the Maison’s 180th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been engaged in various commemoration and celebration events around the world, as well as issuing some special editions. During SIHH 2013 earlier this year, the frontage of their booth… Read More ›
NEWS : Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jerome Lambert to become Montblanc CEO
The Richemont Group has announced that Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Mr Jérôme Lambert will succeed Mr Lutz Bethge as CEO of Montblanc as of 1 July 2013. Mr Lambert will remain a member of the Richemont Group Management Committee. Mr Bethge will… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : affordable luxury from Frédérique Constant
Departing my previous blogging abode did not mean cutting ties completely, and with Baselworld alive and kicking for the year, @onomatopia, @initialjh and I found ourselves animatedly discussing the new Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase. So much so in fact, that… Read More ›
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