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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s auction

Marc Menant — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:28:52 +0000

On February 16^th, jaeger-lecoultre.com will begin an online auction of one prototype of the model Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Tides of Time, from its SIHH 2009 collection. Symbolising the “Tides of Time” partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Herald Tribune, this timepiece associates two of the Manufacture’s emblematic complications: an alarm and the simultaneous display of the time in 24 time zones. Three of the cities on its outer dial ring have been replaced by three natural sites - Scandola, Galapagos and Tubbataha - inscribed on the World Heritage List benefiting from a dedicated preservation programme supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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Fake Watches are for Fake People!

Marc Menant — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:09:41 +0000

The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry are joining forces to launch an international anti-counterfeiting campaign. Their objective is to inform the public on the damage caused by this global scourge.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT Lady Céramique

Marc Menant — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:24:27 +0000

Right from the time of their introduction in 2007, the Master Compressor Diving Lady watches signalled the end of the dilemma between performance and refinement. Active, sporty ladies can now adorn their wrist with a professional and highly reliable instrument, while not renouncing nothing of their taste for elegance. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ladies’ marineinspired line is now reinforcing the technical side of its nature by appearing clad in a new black ceramic case. Slightly larger and subtly slenderer, it accentuates the unique design of the Master Compressor Diving Lady watches.

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Jaeger-Lecoultre goes online on Youtube

Marc Menant — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:04:35 +0000

During the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Jaeger-LeCoultre invites you to click on www.youtube.com/jaegerlecoultreclub, to view and re-view a broad selection of films presenting the professions and the newest watchmaking marvels of the Manufacture. Allow us to surprise you with a twist of humour, a whimsical story about 2 Jaeger-LeCoultre lovers and the Squadra World Chronograph (more…)

Atmos Birth Date par Jaeger-LeCoultre

Marc Menant — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:57:57 +0000

The daringly innovative Atmos Birth Date embodies an idea destined for a fine future, since the Atmos clock, an eternally youthful young lady born 80 years ago in the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshops, takes on a tender, mischievous appearance while losing nothing of its seductive appeal. While the horological icon with the almost perpetual mechanism continues to count off the hours and minutes of the world’s most eminent figures, it now turns into a wonderful gift when the time comes to celebrate a happy event and, according to a well-established tradition, comes in pastel pink or blue versions.

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Art in enamel with Jaeger-LeCoultre

Marc Menant — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:40:37 +0000

In an unprecedented challenge, Jaeger-LeCoultre has made in enamel one of the most exclusive piece of art on the case of a Reverso watch, which can be worn on the owner wrist as part of a watch!! The swivel case of the reverso allowed its owner to decorate it and gives him the absolute assurance of possessing the most complete artistically decorated work one could imagine.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre, the exquisite name in watch making opens a second Boutique in the UAE, at Dubai Mall

Marc Menant — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:30:54 +0000

Following the success of its first own-name Boutique at the Wafi Mall, Jaeger-LeCoultre, a reference in the field of fine horlogerie, has inaugurated one more Boutique at the Dubai Mall- one of the largest malls in the world. This new addition comes as a reinforcement of the brand’s vision to expand its network globally.

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Dev Patel wears Jaeger-LeCoultre at the Golden Globes

Marc Menant — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:10:17 +0000

January 11, 2009 LOS ANGELES, CA –Best Supporting Actor nominee Dev Patel wore a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra timepiece to the Golden Globes on Sunday Night. Patel is nominated for his role in the critically acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire.

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Boucheron and Golden Globes

Marc Menant — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:59:55 +0000

On the occasion of the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Of that took place yesterday, Sunday January 11th in Los Angeles, Salma Hayek chose to wear creations of the Maison Boucheron. She wore the Mata Hari earrings and was coiffed with the Giupure bracelet, both in white gold and diamonds.
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The Community for Watch Owners, Collectors, and Enthusiasts

Marc Menant — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:23:09 +0000

Debuting in 2008, Perpetuelle.com is a new and bespoke online community created exclusively for watch owners, collectors, and enthusiasts. Independently owned and operated, Perpetuelle.com is leading the online watch experience to an unprecedented level with its innovative and interactive social media
platform and one‐of‐a‐kind watch forums, all tailored to meet the unique interests and desires of today’s
online watch community.
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