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Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to Charlie Chaplin
JAEGER-LeCOULTRE watches paid homage to the legendary actor, writer, director, composer, the late Sir Charles Chaplin at a very special event held in the honor of his Honorary Award he received 40 years ago, at the 44th Academy Awards held in 1972, which he received ‘for the enduring effect he had in making motion pictures the art form of this century’. The manufacturers of high-end timepieces partnered with Carmen and Dolores Chaplin, the granddaughters of Sir Chaplin for this occasion.
The Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, the home of Hollywood, the event was hosted by Carmen and Dolores Chaplin. Those in attendance were several Hollywood personalities, including Academy Award nominee and The Help actress Jessica Chastain, Quantum of Solace actress Olga Kurylenko, Before Sunrise and Before Sunset actress Julie Delpy, Superman Returns actress Kate Bosworth, among several others.
What turned out to be an exemplary celebration of the contribution to cinema made by Sir Chaplin and the legacy he left behind was in-sync with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s commitment to film. Among the brands other ongoing initiatives to support the art of film are their association with the film festivals in Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Venice, and their annual Glory to the Filmmaker award.
Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin Mad Men watch
Mad Men star Bryan Batt was lately being connected with Playboy Enterprise in order to dole out a limited edition Hef loveseat. This time Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched a limited edition of its legendary Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin timepiece dedicated to the TV series. The highlight of the product here is the case back which has couple of engravings like Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and the initials of advertising agency partners.
The timepiece here will ship in a walnut gift box complete with advertising poster of Jaeger-LeCoultre, a copy of Roger Sterling letter, a copy of Roger Sterling’s book ‘Sterling’s Gold’ and the photography of the Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin Mad Men watch. Only 25 such watches will go on sale in February 2012, right before the start of the fifth season and each one of them will be separately numbered.
Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph LMP1
The collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Racing turns seven and to celebrate the big occasion, they are out with the AMVOX5 World Chronograph LMP1. Furthering the Racing line the watch is said to amaze motor sports enthusiasts. Borrowing from racing cars, signature features can be spotted on the case and the dial of the AMVOX5 World Chronograph LMP1.
Reminding you that it is a racing car watch, akin to the cockpit of the LMP1 cars, the dial of the AMVOX5 World Chronograph sports two counters positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock record the hours and minutes respectively to since the start of the race. At the 6 o’clock position you can see the date counter.
Limited to 250 pieces only, the 44mm x 15mm watch sports an AR-coated sapphire crystal dome and 50 meters of water resistance. Powered with a Swiss automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre in-house caliber 752 the watch boasts of a 65-hour power reserve. The watch is finished with a 20mm steel folding clasp with Condura or a black calfskin strap.
Gevril 1200 Times Square Limited Edition Watch
2011 is the Time Square collection starting with this 1200 Times Square men’s model in 18k rose gold. The style is interesting and high-end looking, but seems to borrow a lot from some other popular watches. Most notably you’ll see a lot of Girard-Perregaux and Jaeger-LeCoultre in the design.
I am happy about the large size for the case, as it will be 42mm wide. That isn’t super large for a round watch, but feels a lot bigger in a more square watch such as this. The case is curved to fit over your wrist better and I like how the sapphire crystal over the dial matches the curve. The dial is pretty nice, and feels like what would happen if you combined Cartier and Franck Muller. Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2896 automatic big date movement. The watch is attached to a nice looking 18k gold bracelet.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Virtual Museum of Reverso
Jaeger-LeCoultre is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Reverso in 2011. One of the major initiatives, to put in one place the history and the nostalgia related to the classic time piece for the world to see, is the launch of the Reverso Virtual Museum. In the last eighty years Reverso has made its way to the wrists and hearts of royalty, soldiers, and young girls alike.
Reverso has been known and loved for its unique design which is stylish and aesthetic and has always been backed by quality craftsmanship. The Virtual Museum gives the Reverso owners the opportunity to share and immortalize their bond and connection with their beloved watch. This unique concept allows Reverso owners to share their story and will welcome them into an elite group of legendary people who have loved and personalized their very own Reversos.
The owners wanting to share their story must register and the Virtual Museum curator will display the watch, and its story, in one of the many exhibition rooms, making it a part of the rich Jaeger-LeCoultre history.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Organises Charity Polo Match
Buenos Aires, Argentina hosted a charity polo match sponsored by Jaeger-LeCoultre, manufacturer of time-piece of excellence since 1833. They have an eighty year old association with polo. British polo players in the Indian Army requested a watch that would be durable yet remain sophisticated and elegant.
The polo match in Buenos Aires was organized to support the schools of lower income children. Money was donated for each goal scored during the match. And these goals were scored by some of the biggest names in the game including Clare Milford Haven, Eduardo Novillo Astrada, Alejandro, Lia Salvo, Gabriel Iglesias, Juan Carlos Harriet, and Will Johnston. The spectators enjoyed a fast paced game of the highest level.
The horses were the most impressive. They worked in perfect harmony with their masters. Eduardo Novillo Astrada emphasized that horse is the most incredible animal and polo ponies are capable doing anything. The match ended with Jrome Lambert, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre announcing the winner of the match and donating $10,000.
Bentley and Astor & Black join hands to offer best deals for clients
In these times, when its all about complete styling at one stop, the brands come together to promote business and lure customers. Brands line Aston Martin joined hands with Jaeger-LeCoultre to bring out a line of exclusive watches, while Bentley together Astor & Black plans to offer tailored suits along with a shirt and silk tie for every customer who purchases a Bentley. This offer was earlier confined to only Muslanne clients, Bentley’s North American subsidiary. Even though buying a custom suit and tie would be an ultimate luxury for those who can afford to own a Bentley’s latest car, but free gifts have always lured consumers.
Jaeger LeCoultre’s Amazing Book on Extreme Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Swiss watch makers have been in business since 1833. The amazing book has been produced with co-operation of Stephan Ciejka who is the Edito-in-Chief of Revue des Montres. The story started in 1833 in an isolated Swiss valley, when Antoine LeCoultre and his watch maker personally tested their creations featuring innovative technical solutions by climbing the highest peaks of the Alps.
It is this approach of trying to give the best to the customers that has kept the watch makers amongst the best over such a long period of time. They have recently unveiled a book which is titled Extreme Watches for an Extreme World. The book is devoted to the extreme watches they have created over the years. All the adventures and the exceptional watches by the company have been brought together in the book.
Jerome Lambert, CEO of the company elaborated on the concept of the book. He also said that this book is dedicated to all adventurers, explorers and other conquerors of the impossible. This book which shows, in words and pictures, all the revolutionary mechanisms created will leave an enduring mark on the history of watch making.
Jaeger-LeCoultre partners Aston Martin to launch AMVOX5 World Chronograph
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin have again joined hands to lead to the creation of a priceless timepiece that combines horological expertise as well as automobile performance. Recently the duo announced that they will be launching the exquisite AMVOX5 World Chronograph that too blends the traits of the two great brands. This watch will enable a person to visualize the time in any of the world’s 24 time zone, at any moment.
The attractions of the timepiece include Luminescent white indicators and numerals in the 270‚° display.
The design of the chronograph is inspired by a super car and is powered by a Jaeger-LeCoultre 752 calibre movement. ‚ The AMVOX5 also features a large variable inertia balance, a winding mechanism on lubricant-free ceramic ball bearings and laser-welded balance spring. While the case is made up of high-tech ceramic combined with titanium and 18 carat pink gold, the weight of the intensely black case is much less than steel but still it is very hard which gives this watch its infallible resistance.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyroturbillon 1 selling for $339,995
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon 1 wristwatch is being said to be one of the most complicated watches in the world, priced at $400,000.
Limited to only 75 units, the super luxury watch boasts of the following:
- Spherical Tourbillon carriage that rotates upon multiple axes
- 43mm platinum case
- Transparent case back
- 679 parts and 117 jewels
- A sapphire crystal
- Gyroscopic Tourbillon
- Black crocodile leather strap
Not to mention, the watch displays the hours, minutes, power reserve, perpetual calendar, date, month and leap year.
FYI: As its weekly special, online jeweler SoKoBe is selling the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon 1 wristwatch for about 20 percent less than the normal price, i.e. $339,995.
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