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Jaeger-LeCoultre brand introduction, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Driving Tours anniversary theme
Jaeger-LeCoultre watches since 1833 was founded in Switzerland Ru Valley (Vallée de Joux) has been not only a defender of traditional watchmaking itself, but also the precise timing technology and design one of the pioneers in the field. Excellent quality, innovative concepts and exquisite workmanship, so Jaeger-LeCoultre watches become the industry leader.
Brand Profile
Jaeger-LeCoultre logo
Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger LeCoultre, established since 1833 in the Swiss Jura valley (Vallée de Joux) since the watchmaking history has become a pivotal brand watches. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pioneer in the top watchmaking industry will not only precise timing technology and exquisite blend of artistic talent for unification of the entire watchmaking industry has also made outstanding contributions. Jaeger-LeCoultre has numerous open innovation initiative, known altar table of products, including Reverso, Duoplan, Master Control, Memovox Polaris, Gyrotourbillon and Atmos. Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers, engineers and designers work closely with exquisite traditional watchmaking follow while constant pursuit of technological innovation, making each one watches have devoted a high degree of enthusiasm. Each masterpiece, both inherited the Jaeger-LeCoultre 178 years of watchmaking. Nearly 40 top technology in the process of making watches Jura valley with perfect blend of traditional elegance. Jaeger-LeCoultre invented the 1,231 total pieces of the movement, is entitled to 398 registered patents, and constantly better ourselves, even success, called advanced watchmaking industry in the model.
Brand Story
Jaeger-LeCoultre glorious history of the brand from 1833 talking about. Was self-taught watchmaker Anthony pull off test [1] (Antoine LeCoultre) successfully invented clocks gear cutting machines, and decided to live on their own. Within a short time, he has launched several new ten inventions, as well as hundreds of exclusive patent, so the Swiss watchmaking in the world shine. Since then, the original small workshop rapid expansion, and by the local residents dubbed "Big Workshop" in the title. To 1888, serving in a watch factory in watches shop, technical staff and the number of artisans have been as many as five hundred.
Swiss town of Le Sentier: birth cradle of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
Ru Swiss Valley (Vallée de Joux) the inherent geographical environment, at first glance, does not seem to have become sacred Haute Horlogerie conditions. It stands at an altitude of 1,000 meters of the land, not far from the trade routes, but also because of the long winter Yamaguchi and often isolated. Among the Jura Mountains, the climate of the worst areas, none other than the non-Ru valley. However, such adverse climatic conditions, made the unexpected good fortune to own. Inhabitants settled here in a difficult environment, grown out innovative and flexible mind, know how to learn a skill, stubborn, with extraordinary patience and positive attitude. Such a difficult environment, teaching them only inventions is to survive.
Jaeger-LeCoultre brand's roots, we can say that is a microcosm of the history of Ru valley. LeCoultre family since the 16th century, played a settlement in the local role of the ancestors. First came here, is Protestant identity to escape religious persecution in France, the literati Pierre LeCoultre (about 1530-1600 years). Although in 1558 he won the coveted everyone Geneva resident status, but the heart's desire to pursue adventure and challenges, trends in the following year that he left Geneva this Protestant city, go to the first piece of land bought Ru valley. Here is covered with dense forest, which often bears and wolves haunt, but Pierre LeCoutre signed lease, but then the local far-reaching history, because he promised reclaimed forests, build houses, planted grains, livestock. Although the process of twists and turns and obstacles, but a small settlement was gradually taking shape, and the population is increasing. In 1612, Pierre LeCoultre's son built a chapel here, formally announced the birth town of Le Sentier.
Antoine LeCoultre: Jaeger-LeCoultre brand founded genius inventor
Cultivated Ru valley LeCoultre family extended to the tenth generation heirs, that is, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory founder Anthony pull off test Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881 years). He always has been industrious, experience extraordinary, their family's blacksmith shop to let him experience the mysteries of metallurgy, but also together with his father developed a variety of new alloys to enhance the sound quality of the music box vibrating reed, more later razor lay the cornerstone of the industry. Antoine LeCoultre quest for excellence, as well as practical experience in scientific principles verify insistence soon lead him towards the mechanical arts in the extreme: watch making.
After successfully turning clock gears machinery invented after Anthony pull off test in 1833 Antoine LeCoultre officially set up his own workshop, which is the predecessor of Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory. He made a complete step by step to learn the movement must have the expertise, step by step toward his "preliminary plan" forward. Period, Antoine LeCoultre invented a number of instruments and devices, to enhance the accuracy has an indispensable contribution. Including the advent of the 1844 micron meter, it was the first one to accurately measure the micron tools, as well as in 1847 launched the "keyless chain" devices, without the key on the chain can be carried out through on the chain and tuning steps.
Small workshop to the "big Workshop"
1866, the original small workshop Ru valleys become first professional watch factory, watch industry was still in the family foundry commissioned hundreds of small production units to carry out the background, Antoine LeCoultre and his son Elie ( 1842-1917 years) can be said to have completed a one unprecedented initiative. Gathered under the same roof working men and women, and finally be able to share their skills and valuable experience from tradition. They will gather together their talent, the time to complete the semi-mechanized way of making complex movements initial attempt.
Founder, Mr. Antoine LeCoultre
To 1888, LeCoultre watch factory has reached the same scale employing five hundred employees, local residents have been Ru valley dubbed "Big Mania" (la Grande Maison) in the title! Watch factory, between in 1860-1900, a total of 350 introduced a variety of different movements, the movement produced a rich field of creativity, it can be said that the only solution altar table. More than half of which are complex function of movement, including 99 kinds of questions form movement, 66 three asked the table movement, as well as 128 chronograph movement, the movement is in addition to 33 while both the timing and asked the table function. From the 1890s onwards, the watch factory launched completely homemade complicated watches of excellence, which is also has a perpetual calendar, chronograph and minute repeater function timepieces.
The first encounter with the Jaeger LeCoultre
In 1903, the Swiss watch industry has revealed the wind, from Paris, the French Navy exclusive watchmaker Edmond Jaeger (1858-1922 years) with an exclusive design of ultra-thin movement, have the ability to come to Switzerland seeking production of the manufacturers. LeCoultre & Cie was in charge of the watch factory in the manufacturing sector of the watch factory founder's grandson Jacques-David LeCoultre (1875-1948 years) and generous to the challenge. He and Edmond Jaeger partnership evolved into sympathetic friendship, the two work together to create a watch in the history of one of the most exquisite slim series, one of the most slim one, with a thickness of only 1.38 mm of LeCoultre 145-type movement. Later, the two famous watchmaker is also involved in the watch area, launched a landmark debut works. Collaboration between the two relationships finally led to the birth of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Jaeger-LeCoultre process
Tabulation
From rare craftsmanship to the technological prowess, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmaking skills will be brought together more than 180 items a. Cutting and rolling, case manufacturing, heat treatment, the movement of parts of the decoration, electroplating, case polished and ornamented, finished with proofreading, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers trying to make every production process are to perfection.
Enamel
Jaeger-LeCoultre watches is today the world's few master Micro-painted enamel technology watch factory. This ancient arts had lost nearly a hundred years. In 1994, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory re-determination process uncover the veil of mystery. This process requires combining enamel painting and metallurgical technology, therefore, the plot takes several years before the Reverso watch for the first time in the micro-painted reproduction works, thanks to its artistic value master craftsman of patience. Today, the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory three enamel division has mastered all the traditional techniques: flames enamel, enamel Loudiao, translucent and cloisonné enamel. They uphold the spirit of inquiry, has developed a patented process, works of extraordinary depth given: the enamel micro painting slightly oblique, placed under the light source, you can see the rich color changes to show the unique and stunning visual effects details.
Carving
Carving tools have several hundred years of history: now using chisels, scissors, file and hammer, with the Egyptians and Trojans use tools and materials similar. Chisels originated directly from crude scraper. Beveled carved wooden handle steel scissors rounded, with palm perfect fit, because the hand forces to determine the depth of the blade cut into the material. To cut out the details, the fine to the extreme, carvers need to use various sizes of chisels. Carver himself sandstone wheel, grinding wheels and stoning chisel. As the saying goes, "We must first sharpen his tools", only in the impeccably polished section, the shaded area to complete the sculpture. After years of experience, engraver to the gold or platinum steel engraving. First, draw a sketch, in the back of the Reverso watch directly with the tip carved out patterns. After the picture with a chisel carving style according to the appropriate fine processing. In an ancient engraving manuals in this sentence: "Hands to the Department, the pattern naturally present, only so far in order to perfect."
Jewelry inlaid
In addition to skill to master a century-old tradition of mosaics, the Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a unique exquisite inlaid two innovative technologies: snowflake inlay and gemstone inlay puzzle.
Snowflake inlay
When performed snowflake inlay, inlaid division based solely on the watch itself, or need inlaid patterns; hand holding the material is his source of creativity and inspiration, no flaws to be inlaid gemstones directly thereon. He put the diamond one by one, par arrangement, and the layout of the ingenuity ingenuity diameter sizes of diamonds paved in the precious metal on the ground covered with diamonds crowds each other on the metal surface, inlaid works division has gradually Specifically presented. To achieve such freedom sway among creative realm, requires skilled craftsmanship and meticulous mind, in addition to works of high degree of difficulty, making the length of time, but also in the selection of diamonds requires very specialized knowledge in order to stabilize the smallest diameter of the diamond Local embed novel design pattern among.
Jewel puzzle
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a jewel puzzle mosaic masters have developed the latest technology, it features lies in the most natural way to diamond studded, showing a perfect crystal diamond brilliance and luster. It is most suitable for a trapezoidal cut gemstone mosaic, allowing each of gems more perfectly joined together, but the material used in series between gem disappears without a trace, leaving only the beautiful gems brilliance. So naturally exquisite mosaics Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory secret of the unique technologies. With a contemporary and bold innovative jewel puzzle technology, jewelry inlay work is outstanding achievements in the field, used in the plot produced by the most beautiful female wrist watch. This innovative technology once again raise the technical level of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches: Let the purest precious stones regression flawless side, allowing you to experience the beauty of pure gems.
2013, Jaeger LeCoultre founded 180 anniversary of Aston Martin was founded a hundred years on the occasion, three new timepieces turned out, a symbol of the pursuit of the perfect moment in history, the two go hand in hand under the pioneer enterprises another historic leap.
The road of innovation and excellence Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Driving Tours anniversary theme
To celebrate the birthday, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin held the "Anniversary Follow The Drive" theme Driving Tour: a history and heritage of the two brands to experience the journey.
Darren Turner is the official Aston Martin Racing team, who won the Aston Martin Racing Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship and other international tournament champion. He will embark on a shocking journey: From Aston Martin in Gaydon headquarters in Ru valley heading LeCoultre headquarters. Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin brands of these two lovers and friends will participate in the brand this journey. They will wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch AMVOX series of new priority driving the new Aston Martin models.
After driving through the English Channel, the journey will pass through the world's largest Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques - Jaeger-LeCoultre Place Vendome in Paris flagship store. After these precision machinery enthusiasts will travel Ru valley, where bred born in 1833 Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory. Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop for all employees will surely warm welcome these brave explorers, because it is these two brands close cooperation between the various departments, was able to achieve a series of remarkable technological innovation.
In this valley from the UK to Rui Shiru trip, watch enthusiasts and racing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the first Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces AMVOX series and the new AMVOX5 World Chronograph Cermet Cermet world time zone chronograph. This watch is equipped with fiber-reinforced metal ceramic case, set of lightweight, corrosion resistance and superior performance in one.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre watches since 1833 was founded in Switzerland Ru Valley (Vallée de Joux) has been not only a defender of traditional watchmaking itself, but also the precise timing technology and design one of the pioneers in the field. Excellent quality, innovative concepts and exquisite workmanship, so Jaeger-LeCoultre watches become the industry leader.
Brand Profile
Jaeger-LeCoultre logo
Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger LeCoultre, established since 1833 in the Swiss Jura valley (Vallée de Joux) since the watchmaking history has become a pivotal brand watches. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pioneer in the top watchmaking industry will not only precise timing technology and exquisite blend of artistic talent for unification of the entire watchmaking industry has also made outstanding contributions. Jaeger-LeCoultre has numerous open innovation initiative, known altar table of products, including Reverso, Duoplan, Master Control, Memovox Polaris, Gyrotourbillon and Atmos. Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers, engineers and designers work closely with exquisite traditional watchmaking follow while constant pursuit of technological innovation, making each one watches have devoted a high degree of enthusiasm. Each masterpiece, both inherited the Jaeger-LeCoultre 178 years of watchmaking. Nearly 40 top technology in the process of making watches Jura valley with perfect blend of traditional elegance. Jaeger-LeCoultre invented the 1,231 total pieces of the movement, is entitled to 398 registered patents, and constantly better ourselves, even success, called advanced watchmaking industry in the model.
Brand Story
Jaeger-LeCoultre glorious history of the brand from 1833 talking about. Was self-taught watchmaker Anthony pull off test [1] (Antoine LeCoultre) successfully invented clocks gear cutting machines, and decided to live on their own. Within a short time, he has launched several new ten inventions, as well as hundreds of exclusive patent, so the Swiss watchmaking in the world shine. Since then, the original small workshop rapid expansion, and by the local residents dubbed "Big Workshop" in the title. To 1888, serving in a watch factory in watches shop, technical staff and the number of artisans have been as many as five hundred.
Swiss town of Le Sentier: birth cradle of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
Ru Swiss Valley (Vallée de Joux) the inherent geographical environment, at first glance, does not seem to have become sacred Haute Horlogerie conditions. It stands at an altitude of 1,000 meters of the land, not far from the trade routes, but also because of the long winter Yamaguchi and often isolated. Among the Jura Mountains, the climate of the worst areas, none other than the non-Ru valley. However, such adverse climatic conditions, made the unexpected good fortune to own. Inhabitants settled here in a difficult environment, grown out innovative and flexible mind, know how to learn a skill, stubborn, with extraordinary patience and positive attitude. Such a difficult environment, teaching them only inventions is to survive.
Jaeger-LeCoultre brand's roots, we can say that is a microcosm of the history of Ru valley. LeCoultre family since the 16th century, played a settlement in the local role of the ancestors. First came here, is Protestant identity to escape religious persecution in France, the literati Pierre LeCoultre (about 1530-1600 years). Although in 1558 he won the coveted everyone Geneva resident status, but the heart's desire to pursue adventure and challenges, trends in the following year that he left Geneva this Protestant city, go to the first piece of land bought Ru valley. Here is covered with dense forest, which often bears and wolves haunt, but Pierre LeCoutre signed lease, but then the local far-reaching history, because he promised reclaimed forests, build houses, planted grains, livestock. Although the process of twists and turns and obstacles, but a small settlement was gradually taking shape, and the population is increasing. In 1612, Pierre LeCoultre's son built a chapel here, formally announced the birth town of Le Sentier.
Antoine LeCoultre: Jaeger-LeCoultre brand founded genius inventor
Cultivated Ru valley LeCoultre family extended to the tenth generation heirs, that is, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory founder Anthony pull off test Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881 years). He always has been industrious, experience extraordinary, their family's blacksmith shop to let him experience the mysteries of metallurgy, but also together with his father developed a variety of new alloys to enhance the sound quality of the music box vibrating reed, more later razor lay the cornerstone of the industry. Antoine LeCoultre quest for excellence, as well as practical experience in scientific principles verify insistence soon lead him towards the mechanical arts in the extreme: watch making.
After successfully turning clock gears machinery invented after Anthony pull off test in 1833 Antoine LeCoultre officially set up his own workshop, which is the predecessor of Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory. He made a complete step by step to learn the movement must have the expertise, step by step toward his "preliminary plan" forward. Period, Antoine LeCoultre invented a number of instruments and devices, to enhance the accuracy has an indispensable contribution. Including the advent of the 1844 micron meter, it was the first one to accurately measure the micron tools, as well as in 1847 launched the "keyless chain" devices, without the key on the chain can be carried out through on the chain and tuning steps.
Small workshop to the "big Workshop"
1866, the original small workshop Ru valleys become first professional watch factory, watch industry was still in the family foundry commissioned hundreds of small production units to carry out the background, Antoine LeCoultre and his son Elie ( 1842-1917 years) can be said to have completed a one unprecedented initiative. Gathered under the same roof working men and women, and finally be able to share their skills and valuable experience from tradition. They will gather together their talent, the time to complete the semi-mechanized way of making complex movements initial attempt.
Founder, Mr. Antoine LeCoultre
To 1888, LeCoultre watch factory has reached the same scale employing five hundred employees, local residents have been Ru valley dubbed "Big Mania" (la Grande Maison) in the title! Watch factory, between in 1860-1900, a total of 350 introduced a variety of different movements, the movement produced a rich field of creativity, it can be said that the only solution altar table. More than half of which are complex function of movement, including 99 kinds of questions form movement, 66 three asked the table movement, as well as 128 chronograph movement, the movement is in addition to 33 while both the timing and asked the table function. From the 1890s onwards, the watch factory launched completely homemade complicated watches of excellence, which is also has a perpetual calendar, chronograph and minute repeater function timepieces.
The first encounter with the Jaeger LeCoultre
In 1903, the Swiss watch industry has revealed the wind, from Paris, the French Navy exclusive watchmaker Edmond Jaeger (1858-1922 years) with an exclusive design of ultra-thin movement, have the ability to come to Switzerland seeking production of the manufacturers. LeCoultre & Cie was in charge of the watch factory in the manufacturing sector of the watch factory founder's grandson Jacques-David LeCoultre (1875-1948 years) and generous to the challenge. He and Edmond Jaeger partnership evolved into sympathetic friendship, the two work together to create a watch in the history of one of the most exquisite slim series, one of the most slim one, with a thickness of only 1.38 mm of LeCoultre 145-type movement. Later, the two famous watchmaker is also involved in the watch area, launched a landmark debut works. Collaboration between the two relationships finally led to the birth of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Jaeger-LeCoultre process
Tabulation
From rare craftsmanship to the technological prowess, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmaking skills will be brought together more than 180 items a. Cutting and rolling, case manufacturing, heat treatment, the movement of parts of the decoration, electroplating, case polished and ornamented, finished with proofreading, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers trying to make every production process are to perfection.
Enamel
Jaeger-LeCoultre watches is today the world's few master Micro-painted enamel technology watch factory. This ancient arts had lost nearly a hundred years. In 1994, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory re-determination process uncover the veil of mystery. This process requires combining enamel painting and metallurgical technology, therefore, the plot takes several years before the Reverso watch for the first time in the micro-painted reproduction works, thanks to its artistic value master craftsman of patience. Today, the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory three enamel division has mastered all the traditional techniques: flames enamel, enamel Loudiao, translucent and cloisonné enamel. They uphold the spirit of inquiry, has developed a patented process, works of extraordinary depth given: the enamel micro painting slightly oblique, placed under the light source, you can see the rich color changes to show the unique and stunning visual effects details.
Carving
Carving tools have several hundred years of history: now using chisels, scissors, file and hammer, with the Egyptians and Trojans use tools and materials similar. Chisels originated directly from crude scraper. Beveled carved wooden handle steel scissors rounded, with palm perfect fit, because the hand forces to determine the depth of the blade cut into the material. To cut out the details, the fine to the extreme, carvers need to use various sizes of chisels. Carver himself sandstone wheel, grinding wheels and stoning chisel. As the saying goes, "We must first sharpen his tools", only in the impeccably polished section, the shaded area to complete the sculpture. After years of experience, engraver to the gold or platinum steel engraving. First, draw a sketch, in the back of the Reverso watch directly with the tip carved out patterns. After the picture with a chisel carving style according to the appropriate fine processing. In an ancient engraving manuals in this sentence: "Hands to the Department, the pattern naturally present, only so far in order to perfect."
Jewelry inlaid
In addition to skill to master a century-old tradition of mosaics, the Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a unique exquisite inlaid two innovative technologies: snowflake inlay and gemstone inlay puzzle.
Snowflake inlay
When performed snowflake inlay, inlaid division based solely on the watch itself, or need inlaid patterns; hand holding the material is his source of creativity and inspiration, no flaws to be inlaid gemstones directly thereon. He put the diamond one by one, par arrangement, and the layout of the ingenuity ingenuity diameter sizes of diamonds paved in the precious metal on the ground covered with diamonds crowds each other on the metal surface, inlaid works division has gradually Specifically presented. To achieve such freedom sway among creative realm, requires skilled craftsmanship and meticulous mind, in addition to works of high degree of difficulty, making the length of time, but also in the selection of diamonds requires very specialized knowledge in order to stabilize the smallest diameter of the diamond Local embed novel design pattern among.
Jewel puzzle
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a jewel puzzle mosaic masters have developed the latest technology, it features lies in the most natural way to diamond studded, showing a perfect crystal diamond brilliance and luster. It is most suitable for a trapezoidal cut gemstone mosaic, allowing each of gems more perfectly joined together, but the material used in series between gem disappears without a trace, leaving only the beautiful gems brilliance. So naturally exquisite mosaics Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory secret of the unique technologies. With a contemporary and bold innovative jewel puzzle technology, jewelry inlay work is outstanding achievements in the field, used in the plot produced by the most beautiful female wrist watch. This innovative technology once again raise the technical level of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches: Let the purest precious stones regression flawless side, allowing you to experience the beauty of pure gems.
2013, Jaeger LeCoultre founded 180 anniversary of Aston Martin was founded a hundred years on the occasion, three new timepieces turned out, a symbol of the pursuit of the perfect moment in history, the two go hand in hand under the pioneer enterprises another historic leap.
The road of innovation and excellence Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Driving Tours anniversary theme
To celebrate the birthday, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin held the "Anniversary Follow The Drive" theme Driving Tour: a history and heritage of the two brands to experience the journey.
Darren Turner is the official Aston Martin Racing team, who won the Aston Martin Racing Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship and other international tournament champion. He will embark on a shocking journey: From Aston Martin in Gaydon headquarters in Ru valley heading LeCoultre headquarters. Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin brands of these two lovers and friends will participate in the brand this journey. They will wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch AMVOX series of new priority driving the new Aston Martin models.
After driving through the English Channel, the journey will pass through the world's largest Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques - Jaeger-LeCoultre Place Vendome in Paris flagship store. After these precision machinery enthusiasts will travel Ru valley, where bred born in 1833 Jaeger-LeCoultre watch factory. Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop for all employees will surely warm welcome these brave explorers, because it is these two brands close cooperation between the various departments, was able to achieve a series of remarkable technological innovation.
In this valley from the UK to Rui Shiru trip, watch enthusiasts and racing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the first Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces AMVOX series and the new AMVOX5 World Chronograph Cermet Cermet world time zone chronograph. This watch is equipped with fiber-reinforced metal ceramic case, set of lightweight, corrosion resistance and superior performance in one.
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