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Jaeger Lecoultre Cal 101 and 849: 2 great movements from La Grande Maison.
Of course we could mention many great movements from Jaeger Lecoultre. They made,since 1833, more than 2000 movements, so the list can be endless, such as the Cal 889, the 38x from the Duometre line, the Gyrotourbillons, and, of course, the vintage calibres such as those of the Geophysic, Futurematic, the Memovox...
Here, I would just show two of them, one which is the thinnest, the Cal 849, and the smallest, the cal 101.
Being the smallest and the thinnest movement is a true technical and horological defy, and at that game, Jaeger Lecoultre is a champion.
- The Cal 101, first.
Did you know that this movement was born in... 1929? Can you imagine the necessary amount of skill and talent to produce such a movement at that time?
Here you have a movement which is 14 x 4, 8 mm big and 3, 4 mm high, made of 98 parts, beating at 21, 600 vibrations per hour, and offering a modest power reserve of 33 hours.
The other remarkable detail is that after all these years, 91 years, it is still housed in some watches of the current collection. How many movements can claim such longevity?
The Reverso Cal 101, a limited edition of 5 pieces in white gold, XGT case:
- The Cal 849.
Born in 1975 under a slightly different reference, the Cal 839, when the Quartz almost killed the traditional mechanical movements, it had to be daring to decide to make such a movement. It is small, with a diameter of 20, 20 mm, but the most impressive feature is its thinness, with a height of only 1, 85 mm for 123 components. It beats at 21, 600 vibrations per hour and offers the same power reserve as the Cal 101 ( 33 hours ).
It is housed in the thinnest modern definitive watch, the Master Ultra Thin Enamel Skeleton, which is 3, 6 mm high.
Both of these movements are an important and very interesting part of JLC Patrimony. They are the heart of some horological marvels, too.
It was fair to give them some attention.
Best,
Nicolas
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Jaeger Lecoultre Cal 101 and 849: 2 great movements from La Grande Maison.
Of course we could mention many great movements from Jaeger Lecoultre. They made,since 1833, more than 2000 movements, so the list can be endless, such as the Cal 889, the 38x from the Duometre line, the Gyrotourbillons, and, of course, the vintage calibr...
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Well said, Dédé. Do you remember the feelings when we were visiting the Manufacture? When we saw all these men and women working on these movements? THIS is THE way to fully appreciate...
Our beloved tic tacs and to measure how well they are made. That's why JLC is known as the Watchmaker's watchmakers. Best, Nicolas
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Experimented watchmakers say ‘we know and call it a reliable mouvement when it has timed for 30-50 years’
Thank you for this insightful comparison!
These are two truly amazing movements- every bit worthy counterparts to some of the Maison's more complicated offerings. The 101 in particular continues to impress- and the Reverso 101 is an outstanding and ingenious application. To my amateur eye it stru...
I've never seen that 101 in Reverso XGT case before.
It's amazing! What a beautiful way to showcase that movement. The watch case really serving as display case for a gem.
Beautiful stuff here, nice post, thx.
Tho I like the movements better than the example watches. I like the "floating movement" on the reverso (reminiscent of a transparent Corum, can't remember the exact model) and, while usually not a fan of filigreed movements, it somehow works on this ultr...
Really a pleasure to see and read about the cal. 101
It is quite beautiful looking, isn't it? Cheers, respo
Thanks Nico. I realised that. In fact, I was told by JLC boutique staff that some female customers did not know they had to be gentle in winding
the movement, quite a few had to be serviced. Those 101 were lady tiny watches. Nothing like the XGT white gold!
The 849 ticks beautifully in my Master Ultra thin!
I feel very lucky that it was my first JLC, I will never let it go. The motto "Less is more" fits perfectly to it. Thanks for this celebration Nicolas! Best, E.
We need to see more of these. Nico, did you write anything about the Reverso Grande Complication A Triptyque?
Or the Reverso Platinum Tourbillon Squelette? The first was launched in 2006 and the latter in 2004. JLC is simply a true high end watches manufacturer.
I am preparing something on the Reverso à Triptyque, my friend. As for the Reverso Platinum skeleton, if you mean this one...
Yes, I wrote about it. Just do a search with the key words Reverso Platinum Tourbillon skeleton, and you will see... Best, my friend. PS: I love your taste! ...
Two great movements
But they are only part of the story, they're also in some wonderful watches Cheers JML
