When was Jaeger-LeCoultre founded?

Jaeger-LeCoultre was founded in 1833 in Le Sentier, Switzerland.

Where is Jaeger-LeCoultre headquartered?

Jaeger-LeCoultre is headquartered in Le Sentier, Switzerland.

What price segment does Jaeger-LeCoultre belong to?

Jaeger-LeCoultre is positioned in the luxury segment of the watch market.

Does Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture its own movements?

Jaeger-LeCoultre is classified as a full manufacture, producing its own movements, cases, and components.

Who owns Jaeger-LeCoultre?

Jaeger-LeCoultre is owned by Richemont.

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Swiss watch manufacture founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux, the first watch manufacture in the region to bring every aspect of watchmaking craftsmanship together under one roof. Over 430 registered patents and 1,300 unique calibres.

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In 1833, Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881) transformed his family's small barn in Le Sentier, Vallée de Joux, into a watchmaking atelier. He was obsessed with accuracy and created the tools required to develop the smallest parts for the most accurate calibres. In 1844, he invented the Millionomètre, the first instrument capable of measuring the micron. In 1866, Antoine and his son Elie established LeCoultre & Cie, the first full-fledged manufactory in the Vallée de Joux, known as the Grande Maison. By 1888, the Manufacture was the most important company in the region, employing 480 workers. In 1903, Frenchman Edmond Jaeger and Jacques-David LeCoultre met and began a collaboration fusing French style and Swiss technique; the company was renamed Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937. The Reverso was created in 1931. Since 2000, the company has been a fully owned subsidiary of Richemont.