Jaeger-LeCoultre

PuristSPro.com
Beverly Hills, California

Team PuristSPro attended the Jaeger Le-Coultre MASTER CLASS 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.

We make our way to the private lounge.  Wow, the Jaeger LeCoultre team did an excellent job of decorating the room, it feels like we were transported to the Valle de Joux in Switzerland!

Our watchmaker's work bench is all set up. 

Ms. Anne W. introduces the expert watchmakers from Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre:

Gerhard, Technical Director JLC N.A.:

A short presentation on the wonderful history of the brand:

-MW

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PuristSPro.com
JLC MASTER CLASS 2009 Beverly Hills

Each station had a laptop, set of precision screw drivers, loupe, fine tweezers, and a JLC movement!

"Welcome to the JLC Master Class!" 

A detailed explanation of how the movement functions when the chronograph is activated.  Here's a computer demo of the parts that we will be disassembling and reassembling.  LOL, How hard can it be?

Now it's getting more complicated.  It's a good thing that we can review the steps on the program provided to us on our laptop computers!

-MW

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PuristSPro.com
JLC Master Class 2009

Our first lesson is to learn how to hold the watchmaking tools.  First up is the tweezers:



The recommended way of holding the precision screwdrivers for control and torque:

"OK class, let's begin disassembling the movement!

A steady hand is required, why did I drink that cup of coffee this morning?  Arrgh!

These parts are tiny!  Make sure when you are taking things apart, it's a good idea to be organized in laying out the pieces.

Close up of the JLC chrono movement:

Luckily they had spare screws for us!

His skilled and experienced hands make everything look so easy. 

Disassembly is the easy part, reassembly is the hard part!  Fortunately so far so good.

-MW

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JLC Master Class 2009

The instructors were excellent teachers!


Worldwide Technical Director and instructor Lauren:

We take a quick break in the action to re-energize.....

-MW
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How long did the whole session last, by the way? Eagerly waiting for Part 5.

Ruckdee

Hello Ruckdee,

The exciting JLC Master Class event is approximately half a day.  We had a real appreciation of the skill of the hand work that goes into a timepiece.  More pics on the way!  Hope you are enjoying the pics.

-MW

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I have always been a responsible and dedicated student, but never liked school, be it during basic, secondary or college school. It got “less worse” during my master’s degree studies...

 

Anyway, nothing compared to having watchmaking classes – THAT’S beautiful

 

Marcelo

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Hello Marcelo!

The JLC Master Class is the best class I ever took!    The staff was great and we all had a great time.  It's amazing to see the work that goes into this.  More pics on the way.

-MW

have been a great experience....

thanks for sharing it with us

Cheers

I just got back from the Wednesday AM class.  I'm so-o-o- depressed.  I thought I was fairly co-ordinated, but discovered I'm a real klutz.  Lost one of the .25mm screws, plus dropped some parts multiple times.  Couldn't have finished the class withou Lauren's expert assistance.  But still managed to enjoy the session immensely.  Fabulous staff.  Especially Kate who is in PR.  Had a chance to talk with her over breakfast.  And what a fabulous suprise to see the neat gifts in the surprise take-home package.  Love the event.  Expecially getting a preview of the new complication JLC's. 

Cheers

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The movements were furnished without escapements, so there were plenty of crevices in which a screw could hide. One of the instructors had to do quite a bit of disassembly to get it out. (I also lost a wheel, which fell to earth I know not where.)

The event was outstanding. It was interesting and educational; furthermore, it gave me a much improved sense of JLC's history and future (all favorable). Many thanks to those who organized it.

had a most memorable time.  MERCI BEAUCOUP to JLC and their excellent staff.

What a special experience. I truly hope to experience this challenge myself one day.

Many thanks for showing us the special experience. Hopefully, JLC will have a Master Class again the following year as I'd like to test my aptitude with the tweezers and screws.

In amazement.

the master class looks wonderful, i am sure you enjoyed yourself in the class.

wish JLC would organise classes in Singapore in coming future. i will be the first one to register it.

stefan

Hello Stefan!

Hope everyone gets an opportunity to take the Master Class one day.  It's an eye opening experience as to why servicing is labor intensive and skilled craftsman are required.  We worked on the JLC 751 Chrono movement and had a blast the entire time.

-MW

PuristSPro.com
JLC Master Class 2009
Beverly Hills, California


Jaeger-LeCoultre had a impressive display from their current collection.  Lets start with a favorite, a Gyro Torubillion!

I always liked the Atmos clocks from JLC:

For the ladies, a JLC 101:

-MW
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... with the black with yellow stitches, in the "Diving" section? Stunning watch!

KArim

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.. how many version of this model is there? Nicolas, ur the expert... i already saw 3 differents models

K.

PuristSPro.com
JLC Master Class 2009
Beverly Hills, California

Let's get back to the action.  We all huddle up around for the next lesson:

The loupe is essential for working on the movement:

A fellow PuristS tries his hand on taking apart the JLC Chrono caliber 751.  He's been enjoying his perpetual while doing so.

Parts are small and many even smaller!

-MW
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...even to experience this through the wonderful photos and commentary.  Now I really, really want to attend one of these classes someday.  What an awesome way toget a deeper appreciaiton for our watches.  You also managed to photograph several of my favorite current JLCs.  Excuse me while  wipe the drool from my mouth.

Thanks for posting this.

respo

Just came back from the Manufacture, and had a blast.

It makes me happy to see you having a brainstorming while working on the Cal 751.

The Master Class is really an experience to live, and I must confess I was not brave enough to face it!

Best, and thanks for this share, my friend.

Nicolas

Then you must have some secrets to share...don't be shy.

;-)

respo