Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Jaeger-LeCoultre watches at auction

The watchmaker's watchmaker of the Vallée de Joux.

Founded
1833
Home
Le Sentier, Switzerland

About Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre is a watch house founded in 1833 and based in Le Sentier, Switzerland, best known for Reverso and Master Ultra Thin. Crown Auctions offers pre-owned Jaeger-LeCoultre pieces in its Australian online auctions. Each lot is inspected by specialists and listed with photographs and condition notes.

Antoine LeCoultre opened his workshop in Le Sentier in 1833. The manufacture has created more than a thousand calibres and has supplied movements to many of the great houses.

Its most famous design, the Reverso, was created in 1931 for polo players who needed a case that could flip over to protect the crystal.

Signature styles

The Jaeger-LeCoultre watches collectors look for

01

Reverso

The reversible Art Deco case, with space for engraving or a second dial.

02

Master Ultra Thin

Refined round dress watches.

03

Polaris

Sports watches descended from the 1968 Memovox alarm diver.

Availability at Crown

Buying Jaeger-LeCoultre through Crown

Pre-owned Jaeger-LeCoultre pieces come to Crown from private collectors and estates, so what is on offer changes week to week. Every lot is inspected by our specialists and photographed in detail, with condition notes, before it goes live. Register once and set a brand alert to hear as soon as a new Jaeger-LeCoultre lot is listed.

How buying at auction works How every watch is inspected

What to check on a Jaeger-LeCoultre

  • ✓On Reversos, check that the swivel mechanism locks firmly in both positions.
  • ✓Engraved case backs are personal. They can affect resale, so consider this before you bid.
  • ✓Read the condition report and zoom into every photograph before you bid.
  • ✓Factor the buyer's premium and shipping into your maximum bid.

Questions

Does Crown Auctions sell pre-owned Jaeger-LeCoultre watches?

Yes. Jaeger-LeCoultre pieces appear in our online auctions as they become available. Every lot is inspected by our specialists before it is catalogued. Set a brand alert to hear when new Jaeger-LeCoultre lots are listed.

Is Crown Auctions an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre dealer?

No. Crown Auctions is an independent Australian auction house and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. We offer pre-owned pieces at online auction.

How do I know a Jaeger-LeCoultre lot is genuine?

Each lot is examined for case, dial, movement and papers before listing, and condition notes are published with photographs. Our buying guide explains what to check yourself.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre is a trademark of its respective owner. Crown Auctions is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.