Jaeger LeCoultre has long been considered amongst the great watch manufacturing names. The reputation is augmented by the fact that for many years JLC provided movements and ebauches to the legendary brands Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet , Vacheron Constantin et al.
Today the brand is thriving and prosperous and owned by Richemont (A. Lange & Sohne, IWC, Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Officine Panerai, Mont Blanc, Minerva, Alfred Dunhill, Van Cleef & Arpels and JLC). Production and revenues are at record levels and the brand is a leader in the Haute Horology category.
LeCoultre was the first true Swiss Manufacture and the recent technical achievements and innovative designs have added exceptional impetus to the status of the brand. The entire culture and positioning of the image is novel and youthful and trend setting, while maintaining the tradition of high watchmaking and quality.
It is no pretense to include Jaeger LeCoultre amongst the highest brands and the complications and generally superb craftsmanship ensures this status will continue. We recommend JLC to our clientele and suggest acquisitions of the limited edition high complications as worthwhile acquisitions. The typical fare of the brand sells at 30% to 40% off suggested retail. Limited edition pieces of high complications are selling at or near suggested levels when first released and then the market becomes more competitive.