Calibre 101

Jul 20, 2018,09:34 AM
 





The smallest mechanical movement in the world
Joined the record books, created in 1929.
Measures 14 X 4.8 X 3.4 mm.
98 pieces and weighs less than one gram.



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Jaeger Lecoultre Cal 101 Watch, platinum and rose gold case, circa 1935.

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-08:51
The Jaeger Lecoultre Cal 101 is one, if not THE, smallest movement ever made. It was housed in some superb creations and worn by the most important people of the Earth. Here is one which I find really beautiful, with its platinum and rose gold case. To gi...  
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Certainly fascinating!

 
 By: KMII : July 20th, 2018-09:24
I remember you showing the movement in a Reverso some time back. But here it is much more obvious how tiny it really is
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Calibre 101

 
 By: PhilippeTheSaint : July 20th, 2018-09:34
The smallest mechanical movement in the world Joined the record books, created in 1929. Measures 14 X 4.8 X 3.4 mm. 98 pieces and weighs less than one gram. ...  
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Isn't that pure genius? Thanks, Philippe. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-09:47
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Calibre 101 - 02

 
 By: PhilippeTheSaint : July 23rd, 2018-08:52
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Sumptuous. Thanks, Philippe. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 23rd, 2018-10:55
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Who was wearing it?

 
 By: Watch_kha_wen : July 20th, 2018-10:02
It’s incredible how tiny it looks! Thanks for sharing Kev
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One was made for Queen Elizabeth! :-) [nt]

 
 By: sham1 : July 20th, 2018-10:03
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Your memory is spot on Nico!

 
 By: sham1 : July 20th, 2018-20:03
Jeweled version but same movement
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Thanks, Sham. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 23rd, 2018-10:54
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An elegant lady, that's for sure. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-11:16
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Always a treat to see one of these. Recently...

 
 By: Dave G : July 20th, 2018-10:03
recently looked at this one in the London boutique modelled after the Queen’s coronation piece. Quite a special piece and perhaps a bargain 😊 as a piece unique. ...  
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Another incredible one... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-11:17
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Total respect!!

 
 By: sham1 : July 20th, 2018-10:04
I am a Patek man but I salute Jaeger for this feat!!
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My favourite version...

 
 By: Dave G : July 20th, 2018-10:29
For men (or women) with a cool integration of the 101 Calibre in an inlaid Reverso case — the Art Deco Reverso 101 from around a decade ago. Just 5 pieces made I believe. I saw it for sale once at a Hong Kong AD (of course). A marvel but the price was dea...  
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No, but I would love! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-11:18
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Wow!

 
 By: oliver.mellors : July 20th, 2018-17:07
That two tone deco case and dial are spectacular! One of the nicest watches I have seen with this movement.
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+++1. Thanks for looking, Oliver. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 20th, 2018-23:59
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