Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been acknowledged since the 19th century as the “Grande Maison” of the Vallée de Joux. With over 200 patents and more than 1,000 different calibres developed and crafted under one roof, several icon models such as the Reveros, the Duoplan or the Atmos, it is one of the most important and most innovative players in watchmaking history.1833 A pioneer in the field of precision and a brilliant inventor, Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881) founded his workshop in the Vallée de Joux, the paradise of Grandes Complications.Invention of the world’s most accurate instrument: the Millionometer makes it possible to measure the micron. Calibre 101 : the world’s smallest mechanical movement.2004 A world first: the Gyrotourbillon 1 spherical tourbillon heralds a new chapter in the history of Grande Complication watches.2006 With its 6 patents, the Reverso grande complication à triptyque is the first Reverso to offer three watch faces.
