Posted by wristwatch on September 28, 2007

A world first, the spherical tourbillon by Jaeger-LeCoultre is writing a new chapter in the art of watchmaking. Nestling at the heart of Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 177, it is combined with fascinating complications: a running equation of time and a perpetual calendar equipped with four retrograde hands. Two barrels with sapphire base and cover guarantee an 8-day power reserve for this Grande Complication model.
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Posted by wristwatch on September 3, 2007

The revolutionary Master Compressor Extreme LAB undoubtedly represents an exceptional achievement. Operating without any form of lubricant, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988C powering this watch proves itself fully capable of running smoothly for years without any wear of its parts or deterioration of its performances. Even at temperatures of -40°C, when the oils or grease in a classic watch freeze and bring the movement to a halt, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB continues its task unperturbed by any such factors.
A new geometry of the balance, the use of new lighter and more resistant materials in the escapement, and a latest-generation tourbillon regulator, converge in enabling the Jaeger-LeCoultre 988C to establish a new precision benchmark.
Clothed in its high-tech garment, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB prefigures the future of watchmaking. This concentrated blend of technology and inventiveness, for which six patents have been filed, will delight the most discerning connoisseurs… since it will be expressed through an exclusive and limited production.
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