Three original new models are joining the elegant and timeless Rendez-Vous collection to present another communion between fine watchmaking and high jewellery. These iconic pieces exhibit Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watchmaking expertise and showcase its characteristic Rare Handcrafts “Métiers Rares®” such as guillochage, gem-setting and decorative arts. Although seemingly classical in appearance, in the hearts of these three new Rendez-Vous pieces hides a bold brand of watchmaking that poetically reinterprets a number of feminine functions that have embodied the character of this collection since the beginning. This exceptional collection is made for women from around the globe who choose to make every hour of the day and night a rare and precious moment.
- Rendez-Vous Tourbillon
An iconic complication lavishly adorned with gold and diamonds
Once again, the new Rendez-Vous Tourbillon casts a spell on dynamic women who love to surround themselves with refined pieces that glitter with understated confidence. At 6 o’clock, the tourbillon reveals its spectacularly complex system of predominantly hand-decorated gears. Seemingly suspended in mid-air, its balance wheel oscillates within the carriage to perform one revolution every 60 seconds, setting the beat of its high-precision automatic movement, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 978.
Showcasing centuries of watchmaking expertise
The tourbillon needs no introduction. Yet on each and every new interpretation designed by the engineers and artisans of the Grande Maison, this watch complication offers a captivating, almost hypnotic spectacle. The halo of brilliant-cut diamonds glittering on the bezel add to this sensation, mirrored on a smaller scale in the centre of the dial and around the tourbillon. Its adornment expresses the noble heritage of Rare Handcrafts “Métiers Rares®” executed by generations of artisans under the roof of the manufactory. They include the 215 hand-set diamonds, which require many hours of attention within the Rare Handcrafts “Métiers Rares®” workshop.
With the pink gold models embellished with the shimmering iridescence of mother-of-pearl, a delicate, almost vibrant femininity radiates from the central dial of the new Rendez-Vous Tourbillon. Its precious materials transform the watch into a piece of jewellery – one which glistens on the wrist and marks out the enchanted passing of time.
- Rendez-Vous Celestial
A star lights up a sophisticated setting
Fitted with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 809/1, these two new interpretations of the Rendez-Vous Celestial showcase an iconic function that truly expresses the collection’s name. As it marks out its constant course, the mysterious star serves as a reminder of the time of a future rendezvous.
A sophisticated watch meets high jewellery
A sky map, the ultimate feminine function, is encircled by a dazzling bezel set with either a graduated display of pink sapphires shifting into shades of amethyst or with brilliant-cut diamonds. Enhanced by a constantly moving star, the dial displays the changing constellations and signs of the zodiac, which are enamelled in shades of either pink-gold or silver to draw the eyes deep into the starry sky.
In addition to the precious gem-setting, the enamelled floral numerals and twelve constellations perpetuate the traditions of Rare Handcrafts “Métiers Rares®”. To continue the glittering spectacle of the sapphires or diamonds in the dark, these two jewellery watches come alive at nightfall.
By embodying the values of high jewellery, these three new models complement a collection first created in the Manufacture’s workshops in 2012. It is a feminine collection in all senses of the word, intended to enhance women of the present and future as they live in complete harmony with their time. Dressed in this dazzling decoration, Rendez-Vous continues to invite the beholder to slowly discover constantly reinvented treasures in a range of forms. The high-precision automatic movement, precious gem-setting, refined finishes and confident aura of its floral numerals combine to make this an absolutely unmissable Rendez-Vous.
Rendez-Vous Tourbillon :
Size: 39 mm
Thickness: 12.4 mm
Calibre: 978 – Automatic
Functions: Tourbillon
Dial: Navy blue dial (WG) or mother-of-pearl and silvered sunrayed dial (PG), brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamonds: Set bezel, dial, case sides, lugs (WG only) and crown (WG) only. WG : 241 diamonds - 2.8 carats / PG : 215 diamonds - 2.52 carats
Power Reserve : 45 hours
Reference : Q3412410
Rendez-Vous Celestial Grey :
Size: 37.5 mm
Thickness: 10.54 mm
Calibre: 809/1 – Automatic
Functions: Hour/Minute, Rendez-Vous Indicator, Skychart
Dial: Mother-of-pearl skychart disc and silvered sunrayed dial
Diamonds: Set bezel and case sides, 113 diamonds – 1.86 carats
Power Reserve : 40 hours
Reference : Q3482520
Rendez-Vous Celestial Red :
Size: 37.5 mm
Thickness: 12.4 mm
Calibre: 809/1 – Automatic
Functions: Hour/Minute, Rendez-Vous Indicator, Skychart
Dial: Light pink-purple (framboise) grossular stone, enamel with pink gold applied index
Power Reserve : 45 hours
Reference : Q3482561
