Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Novelties 202409 April 2024
Back in 2007, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented a model with the patented Duometre mechanism for the first time. The special feature of this construction is that it combines two barrels and two separate gear trains in one calibre, which are connected to a single regulating organ. The watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre are thus addressing a problem by which the precision of a watch suffers when additional complications are added, as they also require considerable energy. In the Duometre mechanism, one gear train powers the time display, while a second gear train powers all other functions. This year at Watches & Wonders 2024, Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing three new models with a new case design into its Duometre collection: a chronograph with moonphase, for the first time a Duometre model with a stainless steel case, and a Duometre model with a completely new tourbillon construction and perpetual calendar. Let’s start with the most complex creation of the new trio...................