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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Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos III Mid Century Swiss Clock Caliber 526
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This is a remarkable Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos III clock from the 1960s, a true icon of Swiss horology. Powered by the famous caliber 526, this mid-century piece carries an approximate ...
Metal
Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Clock Gold Plated 287992 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
An Atmos clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold plated and glass frame. In very clean condition.
Brass
Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Clock 35069 circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock with a very low serial number. In good condition with some tarnish.
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock 1952 model (very rare) 8-day winding Mid-century style Swiss origin circa 1950 Perfectly working Some wear on the patina due to use Jaeger-LeCoultre is a ...
Metal
Jaeger Le Coultre Tuxedo Atmos Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
JAEGER LE COULTRE Tuxedo Atmos clock with Ruby jewelled movement signed ‘Jaeger Le Coultre’. Silvered dial with baton numerals and original gol...
Gold Plate
A 20th century Jaeger-Le-Coultre weather station timepiece
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Weather station housed in a rectangular brushed steel case with main clock dial mounted on a dark blue ground with white raised chapter ring signed ‘Jaeger Le Coultre, Elec...
Steel
Mid 20th Century Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre France Circa 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A mid-century mantel or desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, set within an elegant lucite case decorated with inset brass motifs of fish and rising air bubbles. The clock runs on an eigh...
Brass
Rare Atmos Mantel Clock Jaeger Le Cultre 1946
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Serial# 11206, In 1928 a Neuchatel engineer called Jean-Leon Reutter built a clock driven quite literally by air. But it took the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop a few more years to conver...
Brass
$5,000
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Baby Atmos Clock 526-5, Brass & Glass, Circa 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Atmos clock model 526-5 made of brass and glass. Once set, this watch can run for years and years without winding it. Switzerland, CIRCA 1950.
Brass
Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s
By Jaeger & Co.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This watch is a vintage classic from the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre brand, specifically the Mémovox model, an iconic mechanical travel watch from the 1970s. The watch has a square or ...
Bronze, Enamel
Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Clock from 1967 with Original Box
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture 1967 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm Description: Atmos VII in gold-plated brass case with black lacquered sides and matt gold brushed dial. Instead of numbers, we see two double lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 and single lines for the remaining hours. There is a raised logo below the 12, and the words "JAEGER LECOULTRE" and "ATMOS" above and below the hands. A stamped "Swiss Made" logo is located above the dragonfly. Serial number: 252201, year of manufacture 1967. This clock is based on the calibre 528/1 movement and was listed by Jaeger LeCoultre under ref. number 5900. The model was only built from 1967-1970 and is rare to find in the trade today due to its small number of pieces. The original transport box, the so-called "tabernacle", makes this clock doubly interesting. Instead of the usually used levelling screws, which are operated from inside the case, the Atmos VII has a wheel each on the left and right outside of the base for levelling. Condition: The movement runs absolutely reliable and accurate. The condition of the case is also very nice. The gilding is well preserved. There are minimal traces of cleaning on the dial, barely visible to the naked eye. There are also some rusted screws on the underside of the clock, which is not visible in use. The photos are not "embellished", the case condition is as shown in the photos. Points to know: Although Leonardo da Vinci was already able to prove that the production of a perpetual motion machine is physically impossible, it has been tried again...
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock from 1977, Gold-Plated, Square Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock with a square dial from 1977 Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture: 1977 Dimensions: H x W x D: 23 x 21 x 16 cm Description: Atmos VIII in...
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock "Embassy" - Flamed Red - Manufactured in 1977
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger-LeCoultre – Atmos clock - red flamed Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture: 1977 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm Description: A rare Atmos VII ‘Embassy’ ...
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Red atmos Clock with Original Box, Manufactured in 1973
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Red Atmos Clock in Original Box Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture 1973 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm Description: Rare Atmos VII "Embas...
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock Royale in Red Flamed Case, Switzerland 1977
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger-LeCoultre – Atmos Royale Switzerland Lacquered brass Year of manufacture: 1977 Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 23 x 14 cm Description: Atmos Royale Ref. 5819 in a red-flamed an...
Brass
19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860
Located in Greven, DE
Antique mantel clock with calendar in ebonised wood. France Wood, brass Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 22 x 17 cm Description: French mantel clock from around 1840-1860. The case is made of ebonised wood with brass thread inlays. On the front we see behind glass the white dial with black roman numerals and gilded bezel. Also gold-plated are the beautiful original arrow-shaped hands. The hands of the two-part calendar are also in the same design. On the left is the day of the week and on the right the day of the month. On the back is a wooden flap that protects the movement from dust. If we open the flap, we see the high-quality French 14...
Wood
