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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is, in marked contrast to the Polaris Automatic, a complex beast indeed, with (as you could probably guess) both chronograph…
The Polaris – as Andy recently informed us – is one of those truly iconic watches conceived in a golden age, not just of watchmaking…
Today we’re looking back at the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Polaris, an extremely rare and somewhat mysterious dive watch — which lately has been garnering a lot…
‘Novelty’ is one of the most abused words in the watch industry. Practically, it’s used to describe the steady stream of new models and designs…
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic collection harks back to a time when nuclear tensions were taut between the Eastern and Western Bloc. A time in 1958, at the…
Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this iconic rectangle is that it…
I’m no prop master, but I know when I’d reach for a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso to dress a character’s wrist. It would be when they had…
It’s fair to say that, for most people, Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2017 has been synonymous with the Master Control series we’ve spoken about at length. On the…
It’s been a tough year for the luxury watch industry, and though things seem to be picking up now, the mood at SIHH in January…
JAEGER-LECOULTRE – Master Control Range Review | Time & Tide This year Jaeger-LeCoultre released a trio of Master Control watches to celebrate the line’s 25th…
I’m on the record as saying “I’m not a chronograph guy”, and, by and large, that’s true. However, there are exceptions, and this year’s Master…
JAEGER-LECOULTRE – Master Chronograph Review | Time & Tide The Master Chronograph from Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the nicest chronographs of 2017. Like the rest…
Twenty-five years ago Jaeger-LeCoultre released the Master Control collection, a line of watches dedicated to the sort of traditional high-quality watchmaking for which the Le…
There’s a running joke in the Time+Tide office about my proclivity for “beautiful blue” dials –I once managed to say it a few too many…
At first glance the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second seems simple enough, with its round 39.6mm case in satin-brushed steel and uncluttered dial. Closer examination reveals…
If there’s one key take away from this year’s new watch releases, it’s that brands are playing it safe, with simple, round, steel watches being…
APPLES TO APPLES – Episode 4, Jaeger-LeCoultre vs Cartier It’s a geometry showdown! The Cartier Tank MC or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duoface. Which would…
Jaeger-LeCoultre did everything right at SIHH. Their collection surprised and delighted in equal measure with a little something for everyone, from high-end tourbillons to fresh…
For many consumers and manufacturers, now is not the time for extravagant, outlandish watches. That’s not to say SIHH doesn’t have its fair share of outlandish,…
How has your Christmas present wrapping been going? Maybe take some tips from Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Reverso Tribute Calendar fits contemporary and classic into a very neat package.…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS – Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar Live review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar. PRICING: RRP $34,200 AUD
As far as origin stories go, the Reverso has one of the best. Back in the 1930s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most famous model was conceived to withstand…
One of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it’s not a Reverso, secondly because it’s not…
Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s not…
This year Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH showstopper was the stunning Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, the latest evolution of their beautiful twin-axis tourbillon, first unveiled in 2004. Today, though,…
For the next twelve months Jaeger-LeCoultre will be celebrating the mighty Reverso – an 85-year-old bona-fide icon that deserves a place in any serious watch…
[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/153488769″] For Jaeger-LeCoultre, SIHH 2016 was all about the Reverso. Their gentrified sports watch turns 85 this year and, proving that you can indeed…
The first thing you notice is that the second hand lacks the smooth sweep that’s the hallmark of a mechanical movement. This one jumps, in…
[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147704802″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] The Geophysic True Second was a late entrant in our hypothetical ‘Best Watch of 2015’ list, after its release at Watches…
For a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre that’s renowned for slender and refined timepieces, this year’s focus on the utilitarian Geophysic represents a slight – but significant…
Last year Jaeger-LeCoultre revisited the Geophysic – a utilitarian scientific watch from 1958 that was designed to travel under the North Pole. The 2014 release…
Editor’s Note: Cue Kylie Minogue, because I’ve been having a hard time getting this JLC out of my head. There’s just something about the blend…
There was a constant air of quiet intensity in a private dining room of Melbourne’s Stokehouse City on Tuesday night. Occasionally that correlated with the…
One of the watches we were most looking forward to seeing in the metal was the brand new, meteorite dialled Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite dialled watch.…
Last week, Time+Tide had the opportunity to check out, for the first time on Australian soil, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest batch of brand new watches – fresh…
Continuing with the runaway success that was the pared back Reverso Tribute to 1931 Jaeger-LeCoultre have just announced the next generation of their heritage inspired…
The year is 1931 and we lay our scene in colonial India… British Army Officers found themselves in a spot of bother. During their regular…
“Fine, historically important and very rare” – that’s how Antiquorum describe Lot 359 in their upcoming Geneva auction of important timepieces. And boy does this…
Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life…
Focusing on the journey of the brand's founder, Jaeger-LeCoultre has a story to tell at Watches & Wonders 2024.
The best of the best from last year - with your help!
Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.
We look back to all the releases of 2023, and pick the very best.
Corporate climber or board billionaire? Your choice of wristwear may say more about you thank you think.
Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…
In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…
The theme of many of this week's releases is a return to more vintage proportions... But those with more substantial wrists need not worry, either.
There are browns, and there are browns- and the five watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.
According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…
There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. And that gives me enormous joy.
What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series. This week, Time+Tide contributor Fergus Nash takes…
Humans are strange creatures. We flock to what’s “hot” and turn our noses up at what’s “not” in order to feel a part of something.…
For me, this International Women’s Day feels somehow different or perhaps more poignant to previous years in our horological microcosm. That’s because, I think, perhaps…
I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…
In today’s watch world, Unimatic are punching above their weight. Founded in 2015 by two Italian industrial design students, this relatively new company has established a…
In many ways, dress watches have become an overlooked genre in the watch world. While manufactures haven’t forgotten them, we certainly don’t see the same…
My Vacheron Constantin is actually a watch I inherited rather than bought. When my grandfather passed, nobody in my family was aware the watch existed.…
To celebrate the birthday of his fiancee, Dee Devlin, Conor McGregor recently posted an Instagram snap of the couple inside a Patek Philippe boutique. On…
Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
If you’re a head of state in a democratic country, it generally isn’t a good idea to wear your best watches in public. Bill Clinton,…
It’s a surprisingly vexed question. You get voted into office as a Prime Minister or President, and suddenly the public’s attention turns to your wrist.…
It’s the season of the watch fair – where we get to see the direction of horological style and fashion. We thought we’d dust off…
It’s nearly summer in the Northern Hemisphere; you can feel it coming. Time to work on your pre-tan and your wristpop. Hello summer, hello colour.…
Metallurgy is one of those rare studies which still manages to feel like magic in the 21st century, even when we have all the science…
With Breitling's acquisition of the brand, is the return of a mid-century classic on the cards?
Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...
Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…
For those who never worked up the VIP lists of Tiffany or Patek, Loupe This is set to list the ultimate hype watch: a Tiffany…
Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.
A watch auction hosted inside of a cave? Surely not. Well, do not be so sure because this is 100% actually happening next week in…
A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele are all show and no go.
Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters. So, we put the question to the Time+Tide Editorial Team: what is your favorite watch size?
The 2024 edition of the world's most important watch fair promises to be the biggest and most lavish yet. Here's the inside scoop.
Daniel Craig had it first, but now the whole world can get their hands on the new white lacquer-dialled Omega Speedmaster Professional.
This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…
Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.
Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!
The Omega Seamaster Polaris isn't one of Genta's (or Omega's) best-known designs, but it's definitely one of his most memorable.
Looks like this trend has graduated from TikTok and Reels into the real world.
Meet Cheng Yucai: the artisan that's responsible for Atelier Wen's stunning guilloché dials.
Previously a Chinese exclusive, this dapper dress watch is now available worldwide - which is a very good thing.
When I was a kid and it was time to visit my grandparents, I’d stare out of the car window and fantasise about spotting a…
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.
Some watches far exceed the expectations set by their price tags.
Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular.
Buffy is set to ruffle some feathers with their take on the fashion brand topic.
Two days ago our T+T 10 festivities kicked off, and while it has certainly been an exciting few days, there is still much more excitement…
Hunting for a vintage Vacheron? Here are three models curated by the Holy Trinity brand.
The potentially detrimental outcomes of the current trend of hailing in-house movements as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
This should shed some light onto what goes on behind the caseback of that microbrand you've been eyeing.
2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden as far as watch spotting has been concerned. Here's the ten best watches worn by attendees.
Does function win over form, or is there a third argument to be had when buying a new watch?
Dapper and flapper-approved.
Buffy Seikoed-out for 2023 after snagging an unbelievable bargain.
Two customised Rolex, one winner. Which fared better at the Sotheby's Fine Watches auction: the Supreme Submariner or the Asprey Daytona?
It may seem the most boring choice, but Zach makes a case for why Rolex made the most of 2023.
“We are a little bit arrogant. We feel that we are the king of the customer - and it’s the customer who is the king.…
Small in size but bold in colour, Hamilton is inspired by a tricky pâtisserie treat.
This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…