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In June of this year, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented the second capsule collection of rare and sought-after timepieces under its The Collectibles programme – introduced to coincide with the 190 years of the Manufacture – created for watch enthusiasts who wish to acquire a piece of La Grande Maison’s history.
Covering the 50-year “golden age” of 20th century watchmaking (1920s-1970s), The Collectibles encapsulates the way that watchmaking evolved through five decades of momentous social and technological change, as well as the role played by the Manufacture in that evolution. Under The Collectibles programme, a continually evolving selection of historically significant timepieces is released as a series of capsule collections presented in different cities around the world and available for purchase.
To complement these meticulously curated collections, Jaeger-LeCoultre has published The Collectibles book – the definitive reference work on 17 historically significant models that represent high-water marks not only for Jaeger-LeCoultre but also for the development of watchmaking in the 20th century. Written by the experts within La Grande Maison and covering each model in encyclopaedic detail, supplemented by copies of historical, the beautifully illustrated coffee-table book also offers fascinating insights into the cultural and social milieu in which the watches were developed. All watches offered under The Collectibles programme will be drawn from among the 17 models represented in the book.
Every timepiece is presented with an extract from the archives and a complimentary copy of The Collectibles coffee-table book, as well as a new calf leather strap chosen to complement the style of each watch. In addition, when available, the original box and papers along with the original strap or bracelet will be included.
The second capsule collection will be unveiled in Los Angeles for collectors and Jaeger-LeCoultre enthusiasts to view at the Maison’s boutique on Rodeo Drive last June. Along with the newly restored watches offered for sale, visitors to the boutique will discover a display of timepieces from the Manufacture’s archives that represent each of the 17 chapters in The Collectibles book.
July 06, 2023