Top 5 Modern Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches

amanico · 2019-07-23T03:09:29Z

Explore a collector's top 5 modern Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, featuring Gyrotourbillons, Duometre Chronographe, and rare Reverso models. Discover JLC's innovation.

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Amanico, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares his highly personal and deeply considered list of the top five modern Jaeger-LeCoultre watches. His selections highlight JLC's innovative spirit and horological mastery, offering a valuable perspective on the brand's contemporary icons. This article delves into why these specific references stand out to a seasoned collector.

Let's first play in the modern category and see what are your most favorite five Jaeger Lecoultre. You can own them or some of them, but it is not necessary. You can add those you are dreaming of.

I start with my selection.

1/ My top one: I hesitate a lot between the Gyrotourbillon One and the Gyrotourbillon 5.

The One:

The Five.

The One would be THE One because it is the first of the Saga, with a daring design well ahead of its time.

The Five, because of its minute repeater, which is just extraordinary.

With a gun on my head, of someone asks me to decide, I would go for the One, but by a very slight margin.

2/ My Second: Without any hesitation, the Duometre à Chronographe.

I love the Duometre, and the different complications it housed ( they can do much more, at JLC, by the way ), especially the UTT and the QL. But the Chronographe is the first, it is the one for which the Duometre movement was made.

3/ My third is the Master Minute Repeater in titanium:

In 2005, Jaeger Lecoultre revisited in a daring way the Minute Repeater in platinum, and they opted for some innovative acoustic solutions, such as the gongs welded in the sapphire glass for a better sound propagation.

In 2006, they went farther with the titanium Grade 5 polished, adding some artistic dimension to this watch, and it sounds even better than the platinum!

4/ My fourth is another one I don't have, but clearly one of my dreams, the Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton in platinum.

Issued in 2004, this watch was limited to 35 pieces. A pure piece of Art, with this aerial skeleton, and these spinels used as rubies, without forgetting its GT case.

5/ Las nut not least, let's end with the Amvox II. There were many versions, I opted for the platinum because of its dial, but the Black Concept was a close second.

Why this piece in the Top 5, while there are several most prestigious contenders? Because of its originality, its unique character due to the lack of pushers and its pivoting case used for the chronograph functions.

When you see it, it is hard to imagine that this watch is 13 years old!

Among these 5, I am lucky to own three, and to dream about the Gyro One and the Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton.

Now, if I had to play with my Top Five wishing list, the Gyro One and the Reverso Tourbillon will be included, of course, as well as two other Duometre, the UTT and the QL Enamel, and the last place would be occupied by the Reverso Burgundy or the Geophysic Universal Time...

What about you?

Best,

Nicolas

About the Jaeger LeCoultre Amvox2 Ref. AMVOX2

The Amvox2 represents Jaeger LeCoultre's approach to contemporary sports timing, offered here in the Steel Black series configuration. This 44mm reference positions itself as a substantial automatic chronograph within the Amvox2 collection, distinguished by its monochromatic steel and black dial treatment.

The 44mm steel case houses an automatic movement and features a black dial beneath sapphire crystal protection. Water resistance extends to 100 meters, while a fixed bezel completes the case architecture. The steel construction and automatic movement provide the mechanical foundation for this chronograph reference.

This Steel Black series Amvox2 appeals to collectors seeking a modern Jaeger LeCoultre sports chronograph with substantial wrist presence. The 44mm case diameter and black dial configuration offer a contemporary alternative within the Amvox2 range, providing automatic chronograph functionality in a steel sports watch format. The combination of size, materials, and dial treatment positions this reference for collectors focused on modern Jaeger LeCoultre sports complications.

Specifications

Caliber: Cal.751

Case: Steel

Diameter: 44 mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 100m

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Key Points from the Discussion

The Gyrotourbillon 5 and Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie are strong contenders for top JLCs, alongside the Extreme Lab 1 and Duometre à Chronographe.
The Duomètre à Chronographe is a highly desired modern piece, while the 1993 Reverso Tourbillon is considered a grail vintage JLC, despite newer tourbillon options.
Other notable modern JLCs include the Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon, various Reverso Duo models, Memovox, Reserve De Marche, and Geophysic True Second.
The Master Ultra Thin Date in stainless steel, 2013 Master Ultra Thin Jubilee, and the Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 Boutique Edition (brown dial) are also highly regarded.
The Duometre Chronographe with a black dial, Duometre with a white enamel dial, Reverso Squelette, and Amvox 2 Racing with a white dial are also popular choices.
The Amvox II's originality, unique pusher-less chronograph function, and pivoting case make it a standout, defying its age with innovative design.

The Discussion

Jul 23, 2019

2. MUT with cal. 849 3. A nice reverso duoface 4. Geophysic 1958 in yellow gold 5. A vintage memovox

SpanishCastle

Jul 23, 2019

The Duomètre à Chronograph in the same configuration as yours. And my favourite one (of all times): The Reverso Tourbillon from 1993. Photo credits: Hodinkee. Both are grail watches to me, especially the second one. I know there are better options for a JLC tourbillon, but for me this is the most desired. An old love of mine. Greetings, JR

proestak

Jul 23, 2019

2.Gyro 5. 3.Hybris Mechanica 11. 4.ExtremeLab2. 5.Amvox2 black concept. Best Yannis

holdemchamp1225

Jul 23, 2019

if forced to choose this would be my list: This would be ALL TIME top 5 JLCs for me. 1. Gyro 5 2. Gyro 1 3. Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie 4. Extreme Lab 1 5. Duometre à Chronographe Honorable mentions 6. Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater in titanium 7. Reverso Skeleton Tourbillon in platinum (same model you chose) 8. Extreme Lab 2 9. Reverso Gyro 2 (although not wearable) 10. Amvox 2 with Transponder to access an Aston Martin car Well, that was more difficult than I thought as I had t

mahesh

Jul 23, 2019

Technically ahead, very useful complication with an incredible dial - I can’t ask for more except a reissue of the Paris Boutique edition 😈

SpanishCastle

Jul 23, 2019

Maybe in the long term, but being realistic is an unlikely scenario in my personal case.

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