Jaeger- Lecoultre: Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most important watchmaking brands in the history of watchmaking. Founded in 1833 in the Swiss Joux Valley, Jaeger-LeCoultre is not only a defender of traditional watchmaking techniques, but also one of the pioneers in the field of precision timekeeping technology and design.

Outstanding quality, innovative concepts and meticulous The company's outstanding quality, innovative concepts and meticulous workmanship have made Jaeger-LeCoultre watches a leader in the industry. Since its establishment, Jaeger-LeCoultre has become a pivotal watch brand in the history of watchmaking. Jaeger-LeCoultre has not only unified the technical precision of timekeeping with its artistic talent, but has also made an outstanding contribution to the development of the watchmaking industry as a whole. Jaeger-LeCoultre's master watchmakers, engineers and designers work closely with the company's customers. The watchmakers, engineers and designers at Jaeger-LeCoultre work closely together, following traditional watchmaking techniques while constantly pursuing technical innovation, and are highly passionate about each and every watch they make.

Each of these masterpieces is the legacy of 178 years of Jaeger-LeCoultre's watchmaking expertise. Nearly 40 top-notch crafts are integrated with the noble tradition of the Vallée de Joux in the production of the timepiece. With a total of 1,231 movements and 398 registered patents, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to go above and beyond the call of duty and is a model in the world of Haute Horlogerie.

From rare handicrafts to exceptional technology, Jaeger-LeCoultre brings together more than 180 watchmaking techniques. Cutting and rolling, case manufacture, heat treatment, decoration of movement parts, electroplating, case polishing and decoration, finishing and calibration, Jaeger-LeCoultre's watchmakers strive for perfection in every production process. Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few watchmakers in the world to have mastered the art of micro-painting enamels. In 1994, Jaeger-LeCoultre was determined to reopen the veil of secrecy surrounding this ancient art. The art required a combination of painting and metallurgy, so it took Jaeger-LeCoultre several years to recreate for the first time the micro-painting on the Reverso, an art worthy of the patience of a master craftsman. Today, the three Jaeger-LeCoultre enamellers have mastered all the traditional techniques: flamed enamel, enamel chasing, translucent and filigree enamel.

The engraving tools have been used for centuries. The beveled wooden handles of the steel scissors are rounded to fit perfectly in the palm of the hand, as the strength of the hand determines how deeply the blade cuts into the material. In order to cut out the details and bring out the best in the piece, Jaeger's carvers use chisels of all sizes.

The carvers themselves polish the chisels with sandstone wheels, grit wheels and oil stones. After years of experience, Jaeger's carvers are able to carve in gold, steel or platinum. First, a sketch is drawn and the design is carved directly into the back of the Reverso with the tip of a knife. Afterwards, the drawing is detailed with a chisel in the appropriate engraving style.

In addition to the centuries-old traditional inlay technique, Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed two innovative and unique setting techniques: snowflake setting and gemstone setting. For the snowflake setting, the setter simply sets the watch itself, or the pattern to be set; the material he holds in his hand is the source of his creativity and inspiration, and the gemstone is set directly onto it without flaw. Gem-setting is the latest technique developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre's gem-setters, and it features the most natural way to set diamonds, revealing their brilliance and perfect crystal luster.