T he Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre collection represents a groundbreaking chapter in watchmaking, born from a vision to transcend traditional timekeeping precision. At the heart of this innovation lies the Dual-Wing concept, which brings together two independent mechanisms, each with a distinct purpose, governed by a single regulating organ. This design offers a unique blend of performance and precision: one mechanism is dedicated to driving the watch’s complications, while the other ensures timekeeping accuracy. Such intricate cohabitation within the Dual Wing movement elevates the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre to a revered status among complex watches, showcasing the maison's dedication to both function and beauty. Each Duometre watch is crafted with meticulous detail, featuring hand-decorated movements and advanced techniques like the patented “côtes soleillées,” which adds sunray-like impressions to the metal, enhancing the visual harmony of this exquisite collection.
This Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre A Chronograph Boutique Edition No 074/300 sold for 137,500 HKD in April 2023, during Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Hong Kong. The sale price representing a significant outperformance versus the high estimate of 64,000 HKD.
The dial configuration of this Jaeger LeCoultre was both intricate, yet minimalist. In combining both characteristics, the understated elegance of Jaeger LeCoultre was clearly evident. The dial peppered black, navy blue, and gold throughout its coloring, maintaining a careful balance to maintain readability and create distinctions between each measure of time. This dial was seamlessly paired with a 42mm yellow gold case and black leather strap. Part of a limited collection, the rarity of this Jaeger LeCoultre Duemetre watch captivated the global collector community, cultimating in am impressive auction result.
This Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre a Spherotourbillon Reference 600.2.89 S No 2740292 sold for 185,000 USD in May 2014.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre a Spherotourbillon was the latest innovative tourbillon complication from Jaeger LeCoultre in 2014. The caliber 382 combined a newly developed dual-axis tourbillon with a flyback seconds feature. This allowed the wearer to precisely set the time to the second, while ensuring the beat of the escapement was not affected on account of the watch's dual-train system.
The German nickel silver movement was housed in a 42 mm pink gold case, providing substance which ensuring the proportions and layout maintained the classical elegance which has become a trademark of Jaeger LeCoultre.
This Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon Moon Reference 600.6.G9.S sold for 937,500 HKD in April 2019, during Sotheby's Important Watches sale in Hong Kong.
The dial of this Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre was openworked to reveal the Sphérotourbillon that rotated on two axis in order to counteract the negative effects of gravity in all positions. The push button in the band allowed the small seconds hand to be reset to zero and retained maximum precision while time was being set to the nearest second. This Jaeger LeCoultre watch was house in platinum, a case-metal fitting of the understated elegance for which the maison is renowned.
This Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillion No 43/75 sold for 118,750 USD in December 2019.
The Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon combined the highly complicated caliber 382. The caliber 382 contained an impressive 460 individual parts. The movement was powered by two trains; one which activates a separate barrel for timekeeping and the respective complications. The Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon has a befitting name, as this particular tourbillon escapement completed a full rotation in 30 seconds while simultaneously performing a second rotation on a 20 degree axis in just 15 seconds. Finished in a 43mm platinum case, this Jaeger LeCoultre watch was introduced by the Maison in circa 2012.
This Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre A Spherotourbillon Reference 600.2.89 S sold for 100,000 USD in December 2017, during Sotheby's Important Watches sale in New York.
The Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon was visually striking, providing a clear illustration of the high watchmaking prowess of the grande maison. This reference housed the highly complex complication within a 43mm pink gold case. Pink gold accents continued on the dial's indices and the openworked Spherotourbillon.
Introduced circa 2012, this Jaeger LeCoultre watch served as a standout example of the brand's standing in the world of haute horlogerie.
The Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre collection is both visually striking and technically exceptional. Since its inception in 2007, the Duometre mechanism has re-inforced Jaeger LeCoultre’s reputation as a fine watchmaker of the highest order, further increasing the maison's its appeal to collectors an entusiasts across the globe. Sotheby’s continues to be entrusted in by collectors in bringing a wide-range of Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre watches to market, both via auction and for immediate purchase via our curated marketplace offering.
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