Jaeger-LeCoultre Jubilee: 180 years of audacity celebrated by an exceptional trio
To mark its 180th anniversary , Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a commemorative collection that serves as a manifesto: three timepieces that embody the Manufacture's DNA – a quest for extreme thinness, celestial poetry, and high complication. Named Jubilee , this trilogy comprises the Master Ultra Thin Jubilee , the Rendez-Vous Célestial , and the Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique à Quantième Perpétuel Jubilee . Following the opening of a new address on Place Vendôme, the Maison here makes a declaration of excellence that looks as much to its heritage as to the future.
Master Grande Tradition Cylindrical Tourbillon with Perpetual Calendar: a tribute to Antoine LeCoultre

A showcase of expertise, the Master Grande Tradition Cylindrical Tourbillon with Perpetual Calendar Jubilee pays homage to Antoine LeCoultre and 19th-century measuring instruments. Its refined aesthetic gives center stage to two mechanical stars: a flying tourbillon that appears to levitate above the dial, and a perpetual calendar that automatically calculates the length of months and leap years. The design exudes clarity: perfectly hierarchical displays, balanced volumes, and impeccable finishing. It embodies the signature style of the Vallée de Joux: technical virtuosity serving unpretentious legibility. In short, a complication made simple – or so it seems.
Key points to remember
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Flying whirlwind in all its majesty
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Perpetual calendar inspired by 19th century archives
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Contemporary architecture, high-end watchmaking finishes
Master Ultra Thin Jubilee: the ultimate quest for thinness
A reissue of a major milestone for the Maison, the Master Ultra Thin Jubilee reconnects with Antoine LeCoultre's founding vision: to push the boundaries of the ultra-thin watch . With a case just 4.05 mm thick , this timepiece takes its rightful place among the pantheon of ultra-thin watches. Minimalist and timeless, it embodies the spirit of the Manufacture as envisioned by Jacques-David LeCoultre and Edmond Jaeger : extreme precision, understated elegance, and subtle sophistication. The purity of the dial, the slimness of the case, and the perfect fit on the wrist make this Ultra Thin an obvious choice – a design so refined that only the essential remains: time.
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Ultra-slim 4.05 mm
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A radical, minimalist, and elegant aesthetic
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Heir to an iconic lineage of the House
Celestial Rendezvous: the poetry of a sky in motion
The Rendez-Vous Célestial opens a window onto the starry vault, a theme dear to Antoine LeCoultre. A true invitation to dream, it displays a zodiac calendar indicating the position of the constellations . Between creativity and innovation, everything here speaks of wonder: the celestial scene animates the dial while the jewelry-like finishes highlight the finesse of the design. It is a watch that tells a story with every glance, blending astronomical indications, attention to detail, and that touch of grace that transforms technique into emotion.
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Zodiac sign and celestial map
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Refined aesthetics, jewel-like details
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A poetic complication true to the spirit of Rendez-Vous
Why is the Jubilee collection already a classic?
This triptych isn't about setting records for show. It presents three complementary visions of Jaeger-LeCoultre : mechanical performance (tourbillon and perpetual calendar), mastery of proportions (ultra-thin), and artistic expression (sky and constellations). Underlying it all is a common thread: the pursuit of legibility , the exacting standards of finishing , and the desire to create a dialogue between heritage and innovation. Jubilee is not an exercise in nostalgia; it's a platform where the past nourishes invention, without ever constraining it.
Quick guide
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Collection : Jubilee – 180th Anniversary of Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Pieces :
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Master Grande Tradition Cylindrical Tourbillon with Perpetual Calendar Jubilee – flying tourbillon, 19th-century inspired perpetual calendar, refined aesthetic
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Master Ultra Thin Jubilee 4.05 mm case , iconic minimalism
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Celestial Rendezvous – zodiac calendar , astronomical reading of the constellations
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Spirit : heritage revisited, useful innovation, understated elegance
Verdict
Celebrating 180 years of invention, Jaeger-LeCoultre's Jubilee offers a clear summary of its philosophy: to design watches that are as mechanically sophisticated are refined in their execution. From the technical demonstration of the tourbillon with the Perpetual Calendar , to the radical purity of the Ultra Thin , and the ethereal poetry of the Rendez-Vous Célestial , the Manufacture offers three paths to the same destination: excellence. These are timepieces designed to transcend time, both literally and figuratively.
The Jubilee Collection, available in limited edition at Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers and to discover on jaeger-lecoultre.com .
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