Jaeger-LeCoultre Archives - Time+Tide Watches

19.10.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Fair warning: this is a pretty massive edition of Last Week in Watches, as there were so many new products released last week...

Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week

Friday Wind Down

17.10.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week

When a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre wants to host an event displaying some of its most incredible vintage pieces, you have to say yes.

New releases from Tudor, Formex, Casio G-Shock and more

Last Week in Watches

28.09.25

New releases from Tudor, Formex, Casio G-Shock and more

Tudor introduces a complication it's never featured before, Casio supports breast cancer research and Tissot reprises its Grendizer collab.

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

Buying Guides

27.09.25

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

Also called Milanese straps, watch lovers prize mesh bracelets for their tendency to hug wrists. Here's some of the best watches with them.

Friday Wind Down

26.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most underrated sides of one of the most well-respected brands in the world.

Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar

Introducing

25.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar

Inspired by 40s calendar watches and sporting a two-tone grained sector dial, this Master Control is an exercise in understated panache.

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

14.09.25

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

What better auspicious sign for this weekend than a watch inspired by the king of cocktails?

Jaeger‑LeCoultre brings Xu Beihong’s horses to the Reverso in enamel

Introducing

12.09.25

Jaeger‑LeCoultre brings Xu Beihong’s horses to the Reverso in enamel

Enamel over hand‑guilloché pairs with miniature grand feu enamel horse art.

Jaeger-LeCoultre continues strong in 2025 with a flurry of Master tourbillon models

Introducing

09.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre continues strong in 2025 with a flurry of Master tourbillon models

JLC has unveiled new and refined interpretations of its Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 and Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon.

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

Lists

02.09.25

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

We often hear about watches being passed down from fathers to sons, but what about daughters?

11 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Buying Guides

18.08.25

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11 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

Watch Culture

17.08.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils Le Chalet, a luxury rural retreat in the Vallée de Joux, for guests of the brand

Jaeger-LeCoultre has opened an exclusive alpine retreat in a beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse, close to their manufacture.

10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

15.08.25

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10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

29.07.25

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12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

27.07.25

New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Minimalist tough timepieces contrast with colourful cocktail pieces this week.

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Buying Guides

16.07.25

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Smoky, sultry, retro and classy: no matter what you call them, fumé dials are a winning look.

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Buying Guides

03.07.25

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Some of the most refreshing white dials to look at on the market today.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Last Week in Watches

22.06.25

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Unconventional dials were the order of the week last week.

12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Buying Guides

18.06.25

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12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

We take the best watches under $10,000 from our NOW Magazine.

Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its hot Ocean Grey dial to the Polaris Chronograph

Introducing

16.06.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its hot Ocean Grey dial to the Polaris Chronograph

Textures, shadows, and many layers of lacquer.

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

Auctions

01.06.25

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

From Geneva to London: 2025's impressive run of watch auctions continues, with Watches of Knightsbridge offering up some heat.

Auctions

08.05.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite lots from Geneva’s stacked 2025 watch auction season

There's so many auctions gearing up to take place in Geneva right now and they're all chock-full of amazing watches - here's the best ones.

11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Buying Guides

07.05.25

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11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

Christopher Ward premiers its new documentary at BAFTA in London

Friday Wind Down

26.04.25

Christopher Ward premiers its new documentary at BAFTA in London

It's been a big week in watches, with Christopher Ward capping it off with a flashy premiere of its new documentary.

Buying Guides

20.04.25

7 of the best minute repeaters

Chiming watches are some of the most romantic complications in the world, and their variety is seemingly endless.

Why 2025 is another year of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, as told by returning CEO Jérôme Lambert

Video

19.04.25

Why 2025 is another year of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, as told by returning CEO Jérôme Lambert

Jérôme Lambert returns to Jaeger-LeCoultre after a two-decade-long hiatus, and he's got plenty to share about the new Reverso models.

Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Lists

16.04.25

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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Louis Moinet and more

Last Week in Watches

13.04.25

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Louis Moinet and more

The calm after the storm: that’s how I would describe the state of the week... Although there were plenty of big watch releases!

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Atmos Infinite Halo, a temperature-sensitive triumph of horology

Introducing

10.04.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Atmos Infinite Halo, a temperature-sensitive triumph of horology

Jaeger-LeCoultre's latest Atmos is a modern, minimalist take on a complicated mechanism.

Jaeger-LeCoultre flips the script on a worldtimer with the Reverso Tribute Geographic (live pics)

Introducing

03.04.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre flips the script on a worldtimer with the Reverso Tribute Geographic (live pics)

A novel take on a world timer, this Reverso has a 'Grande Date' on the main dial side, and an inverted world time disc on…

The Reverso Minute Repeater showcases Jaeger LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares in the best light possible

Introducing

01.04.25

The Reverso Minute Repeater showcases Jaeger LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares in the best light possible

The most romantic of complications features in the new Reverso Tribute piece.

Every new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso introduced at Watches & Wonders 2025, including the Geographic and all gold Monoface

Video

01.04.25

Every new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso introduced at Watches & Wonders 2025, including the Geographic and all gold Monoface

It's a Reversofest for Watches & Wonders 2025.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface gold mesh is dripping with delectable Art Deco opulence

Introducing

01.04.25

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface gold mesh is dripping with delectable Art Deco opulence

With a pink gold case and Milanese mesh bracelet, this new Reverso Tribute has all the hallmarks of becoming a modern classic.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

Pop Culture

03.03.25

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

There was a theme tying the best watches of the 97th Academy Awards: they were all gold. Just like an Oscar!

The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

Buying Guides

01.03.25

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The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

These will get your heart racing in no time.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

The best Art Deco watches combine stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

08.02.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

9 of the best time-only watches, when simplicity is all you need

Buying Guides

05.02.25

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9 of the best time-only watches, when simplicity is all you need

There's something about a time-only watch that stands out.

What is a strap monster, and why do you need one?

Watch Education

25.01.25

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What is a strap monster, and why do you need one?

A common phrase watch collectors throw around is "strap monster". We decided to take a moment to break down what it actually means.

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

Friday Wind Down

17.01.25

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

We asked our audience which 222 they'd prefer to have - and the results were quite surprising.

9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Buying Guides

12.01.25

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9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Sometimes it can be nice to just wear something that doesn’t fill up every available millimetre of skin.

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

Lists

04.01.25

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

JLC spread its attention across several collections in 2024, rather than focusing on just one model.

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

Friday Wind Down

03.01.25

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

We published over 1,300 articles on Time+Tide in 2024. Here are some of the best, from Andrew, Borna, Buffy, Jamie, Russell, Zach and more.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

Lists

29.12.24

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

Another year draws to a close, so the Time+Tide team gets together to pick the our favourite watches of 2024.

Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Icons

16.12.24

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Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso travels from the sport of polo in colonial India to the world of Mad Men, Batman, and high horology.