Jaeger-Lecoultre

A history of the Swiss watch manufacturer famous for the innovative Reverso watch and master of the watch-making craft.
Self-taught watch maker and prolific inventor Antoine LeCoultre is one of the greatest personalities in the history of watch making.
Technological innovations stretching back to 1844-keyless winding systems, shockproof watchcases, the production of miniature components-revolutionized the profession and set standards for the industry. With Parisian stopwatch-maker Edmond Jaeger, he furnished prestigious houses like Vacheron Constantin, Patek Phillipe, and Cartier with movements that made innovative watch design possible.
Today Jaeger-LeCoultre preserves its legacy of craftsmanship and is a principal player in precision technologies and design. Using previously unpublished archival material and new photography, Jaeger-LeCoultre traces the evolution of their historic manufacture. A catalogue raisonné of the company's famous movement designs and timepieces, including the Reverso and the Atmos, make this an essential reference for all watch collectors.