JAEGER-LECOULTRE PARTY IN HONG KONG

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JAEGER LECOULTRE HELD A HUGE, STAR-STUDDED PARTY IN THE GLAMOROUS SETTING OF THE ATRIUM OF THE LANDMARK, HONG KONG'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND HIGHEST CLASS SHOPPING MALL.

The occasion was the opening of the exhibition 'Manufacture Comes to You' 

Christine Kuo, Irene Wang, Kenneth Ma, Anthony Sandstrom, Jocelyn Luko and Eliza Sum took time off from their busy acting schedule to model Jaeger LeCoultre's timeless collection

Christine Kuo wearing Jaeger LeCoultre Master Twinkling Diamonds

Jocelyn Luko matches her Jaeger LeCoultre's Rendez-Vous with her husband Anthony Sandstrom's Duometre a Quantieme  Lunaire

Jaeger LeCoultre's Master Grand Tourbillon rests nicely on the wrist of handsome, sexy hunk Kenneth Ma. Then again, anything and anyone will rest nicely on any part of his body

Gaile Lai wearing Jaeger LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Tourbillon Enamel to sparkle up her bridal-like gown

David Martin, Head of Retail of Hongkong Land Ltd, special guest Gaile Lai and Julien Renard MD for North Asia for Jaeger LeCoultre

Irene Wang wearing Jaeger LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Etrier 

Christine Kuo, Kenneth Ma and Eliza Sum working off-screen to present Jaeger LeCoultre's timeless collection

Rich and handsome Karson Choi came to support girlfriend Irene Wang on the catwalk

Kennis Tai in shocking pink

TVB sweetheart Eliza  Sum, a major HK star, with Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Neva, a major best-seller

Top model Gaile Lai appreciating the art of watchmaking with Julien Renard and master watchmaker from Jaeger LeCoultre


 Yesterday, Jaeger-LeCoultre, the reference in Swiss fine watchmaking, held a star-studded Opening Ceremony for the “Manufacture Comes To You” exhibition at The Landmark atrium, where over 250 guests, celebrities and luminaries were in attendance, including Susan Sng, Kennis Tai, Karson Choi and Tze Tze Lam.

The Opening Ceremony was jointly officiated by Julien Renard, Managing Director for North Asia of Jaeger-LeCoultre, David Martin, Head of Retail of Hongkong Land Limited, and top-model Gaile Lai. Special guest for the night, Gaile Lai, wore the Rendez-Vous Tourbillon Enamel, declaring its beauty and craftsmanship as “an unrivalled feat in the art of watchmaking”.

A-List models, actors and actresses including Christine Kuo, Elisa Sum, Irene Wang, Jocelyn Luko, Anthony Sandstrom and Kenneth Ma presented a collection of elegant and outstanding timepieces by Jaeger-LeCoultre during a catwalk show, with standout pieces including Master Twinkling Diamonds, Reverso Neva, Joaillerie 101 Etrier, Rendez-Vous, Duomètre à Quantieme Lunaire and Master Grand Tourbillon.

Renowned as the most inventive manufacturer in fine watchmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre further revealed its mastery in invention, dedication to creativity and passion for timeless pieces by inviting guests to witness the delicate hands of the brand’s very own Swiss watchmaker at work throughout the exhibition.

“This year we are very proud to bring such timeless pieces to the truly unique “Manufacture Comes To You” exhibition in Hong Kong. This exhibition is also a testament to the ongoing support and success of Jaeger-LeCoultre across the region,” said Julien Renard, Managing Director for North Asia of Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Iconic and Timeless Inventions
The “Manufacture Comes To You” exhibition also showcased some of the most iconic and impressive invention pieces made by the Manufacture, including Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie – one of the world’s most complicated watches, Duomètre Sphérotourbillon – an award-winning and revolutionary creation, and Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 – ideal instrument for the most extreme explorer. These timepieces will be on display throughout the exhibition.

Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie
A masterpiece with a total of 26 complications – features and components in a watch – this is the only Sonnerie watch in the world able to chime the entire Westminster melody, marking a world first. The product of a five-year stringent development process, the rear of the watch presents a stunning display of the highly complex movement. The exceptional craftsmanship, beauty and sheer elegance of the watch showcased in an 18 Karat white gold case makes it a rare find.

Duomètre Sphérotourbillon
Jaeger-LeCoultre started a whole new chapter in watchmaking history with this creation in 2012, equipped with an unprecedented multi-axis tourbillion. The revolutionary ‘Dual-Wing’ concept has resulted in the very first tourbillion, precisely adjustable watch. Representing a unique combination of unrivalled technical performance, elegance and spectacular complication, the Duomètre Sphérotourbillon exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding connoisseurs and collectors.

Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2
Equipped with a revolutionary mechanical chronograph movement, designed to weather even the most challenging of conditions, this watch combines maximum ergonomics with hard-to-match precision and reliability – thereby redefining the norm for extreme watches. Presented in a TiVan 15 titanium alloy case, with scratchproof high-tech zirconium ceramic bezel, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 was one of the three timepieces that guided the mountaineers when ascending the impressive 6,589 metre virgin peak summit in the Himalayas.

Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre
A major player in watchmaking history since 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre is the first Manufacture to have been established in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. It played a pioneering role by uniting the full range of technical and artistic professions under one roof and made an indelible imprint on the watchmaking development of the entire region. The Manufacture has an impressive range of world firsts, superlative creations and legendary models to its credit, including the Reverso, the Duoplan, the Master Control, the Memovox Polaris, the Gyrotourbillon and the Atmos.

Guided by time-honored know-how and a constant quest for technical enhancements, the master-watchmakers, engineers and technicians craft each watch in harmony with the same passion. Each masterpiece, heir to 179 years of expertise, calls for the exercise of no less than 40 professions and benefits from cutting-edge technologies while being crafted in harmony with the noblest traditions of the Vallée de Joux. Building on a vast heritage encompassing 1,231 calibres and 398 registered patents, Jaeger-LeCoultre remains the reference in high-end watchmaking.

APPENDIX I – Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie
The Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie, makes the dream of a holy grail of watchmaking a reality through the realization of the most complex and demanding form of horology: the striking of the time just as the Tower of Big Ben in Great Britain dictates, every hour and quarter – fully automatic and miniaturized to the size of a wristwatch. Combined with this outstanding feature the watch also comprises a flying tourbillon and a perpetual calendar with retrograde hands. A jumping hour and minute mechanism rounds off the concerto of this elaborate masterpiece of 26-complications.

Movement:
 mechanical hand winding Jaeger LeCoultre Calibre 182,
 over 1300 parts, diameter 37 millimeters, height 10.42 millimeters,
 follows the dual wing concept of the Duomètre Line,
 completely redesigned and improved concepts of functions and movement layout,
 13 patents pending,
 easy operation of time setting and carillon through four push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock and one in the crown, setting of the Perpetual Calendar through pushers between the lugs at 12 o’clock
26 complications:
1 Westminster Carillon
2 4 crystal-gongs
3 Grande sonnerie
4 Petite sonnerie
5 Silence
6 Minute repeater
7-8 Flying tourbillon
9-10 Perpetual and instant calendar
11 Days
12 Retrograde days
13 Months
14 Retrograde months
15 Date
16 Retrograde date
17 Jumping hour and minutes
18 Regulation device with inertia-blocks
19 Strike power reserve indicator
20 Watch power reserve indicator
21 Secured incremental hours setting (forward)
22-23 Secured incremental minutes setting forward and backward
24 Striking mode selector
25 Instant minute repeater activation
26 Automatic modes’ switch

Functions:
 jumping Hours (in a window at 12 o’clock) and Minutes Hand
 strike power reserve indicator, watch power reserve indicator,
 incremental time setting

World Premiere carillon:
 longest carillon gong,
 Westminster Carillon, Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater, Silence,
 4 trébuchet hammers (dual axis hammers),
 4 crystal-gongs
 infernal tower (master system for sound programming and timekeeping),
 centrifugal governor (for silent operation),

Instant Perpetual Calendar:
 Retrograde days, retrograde months, metrograde date, leap year display

Flying Tourbillon:
 73 Parts
 diameter 12.42 millimeters, height 3.85 millimeters,
 lightweight Titanium Cage with minimalistic design on lubricant-free ceramic ball bearing

Balance Wheel:
 diameter 10 millimeter, four regulating screws, ten weight screws,
 balance Spring: Breguet over coil, beat rate 4 Hertz,
 regulation device with inertia-blocks

Case:
 18 ct white gold, diameter 44 millimeters, height 15 millimeters

Movement
 Mechanical manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 382, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand, nickel silver bridges and mainplate
 2 barrels
 50-hour power reserve
 460 parts
 55 jewels
 10.45 mm thick
 33.70 mm in diameter

Sphérotourbillon
 105 parts
 Tourbillon carriage: grade 5 titanium
 Total rotation speed: 30 seconds for a complete revolution
 2 combined movements. Carriage axis rotation speed: 15 seconds for a complete revolution. Carriage rotation speed: 30 seconds for a complete revolution
 Carriage inclination: 20°
 Carriage diameter: 11.50 mm
 Carriage mass: 0.518 grams
 14-carat gold balance with eccentric inertia blocks in 14-carat gold, inertia = 12.5 mg.cm2 , 21,600 vibrations per hour
 Cylindrical balance-spring

Functions
 Hours (travel time), minutes and small seconds with flyback function
 Power reserves (indications and movement)
 Pointer-type date display
 24-hour reference time-zone
 Sphérotourbillon

Case
 18-carat pink gold
 Diameter: 42 mm
 Thickness: 14.1 mm (including the sapphire crystal)
 Polished and satin-brushed finish
 Domed glareproofed front and back sapphire crystals, hardness n°9
 Water resistance : 5 bar

Dial
 Crystalline grained
 pink gold appliques

Hands
 Hours and minutes: “leaf” type
 Small seconds: baton type with pear-shaped counterweight, blued steel

Crowns
 One crown to wind the watch, set the time (travel time-zone), adjust the date and adjust the travel time-zone
 One push-piece at 2 o’clock to activate the small seconds flyback mechanism
Strap
 Hand-sewn crocodile leather, 18-carat pink gold pin buckle

Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2: Technical characteristics
The new Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 is a mechanical Chronograph with GMT-function, especially developed for use in the most extreme conditions. The chronograph has a digital number display and a radial power reserve for easy readability. As a member of the Master Compressor line, which stands for die-hard-sports watches with innovative functions and thoroughly tested mechanisms, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 is outfitted with state of the art technology, the latest in materials science and watchmaking development.

Movement:
 Mechanical automatic Calibre 780, developed and manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre
 Parts: 569
 Diameter: 33.8 millimeters,
 Height: 9.8 millimeters,
 Power Reserve: 60 hours with one barrel,
 Base plate made of nickel,
 Test: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 1000 hours test

Functions:
 Hours, minutes, and small second’s hand (as function indication),
 Second time zone (with 24 hours counter) adjustable in hour-steps, date,
 Independent second’s stop,
 Function selector,
 Chronograph with digital minute display,
 Semicircular radial power reserve indication

Chronograph:
 Digital jumping minute counter with two discs,
 Central second’s hand,
 Accuracy: up to 1/8 of a second,
 Counting up to 24 hours,
 Column wheel mechanism,
 Vertical clutch system,
 Two pushbuttons with rubber-covered, L-shaped security arms

Function selector:
 Ceramic crown with integrated pushbutton to select three functions via column wheel:
 1) winding; 2) setting of date and second time zone; 3) setting the time

Escapement:
 Beat rate: 28,800 half-beats per hour,
 Large balance wheel with a moment of inertia of 1.5 mg cm2 and variable inertia screws,
 Balance bridge: fixed to two support points, stud held by two screws,
 Protection device for limitation of the hairspring movement,

Automatic winding:
 Unidirectional automatic winding to up to 60 hours of power reserve, depicted by semicircular
 radial power reserve indication,
 Rotor: mounted on lubrication free ceramic ball bearings,
 Shape: rotor mass made of platinum, held by three arms

Case:
 Dual-Ring-Case: Sandwich structured case with carrier-chassis and movement container,
 Components: 143,
 Black zirconium ceramic bezel,
 Sapphire glass on front and back,
 Zirconium-ceramic crown,
 Movement-container made of TiVan15 (exclusively used by Jaeger-LeCoultre),
 Chassis materials: TiVan15 or 18 carat pink gold,
 Diameter: 46.8 millimeters,
 Height: 16.5 millimeters,
 Pushbuttons with L-shaped security arms and rubber cover

Dial and Hands:
 Open worked dial with bridges in black PVD coating and different areas highlighting specific functions,
 Luminescent indexes,
 Newly formed skeleton hands,

Strap and buckle:
 Double Alligator leather strap,
 New integrated system to change the bracelet,
 New adjustable double pin buckle fixed in two positions,
 Strap secured through two attachment points with further adjustment in three positions