Discover the most expensive Jaeger LeCoultre watches in the world! Well, the Swiss luxury watchmakers are known for their extravagant pricing but nothing beats the top models and vintage pieces that they have created over the years. Backed by a rich history of innovations and ahead of its time designs, Jaeger LeCoultre is one of the companies that have made Swiss watch-making what it is today. Founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833, the watchmaker has a string of calibres to its credit including the smallest caliber in the world and the most complicated watch in existence. It also has inventions like the Millionomètre and the keyless watch under its belt.
For our list of the most expensive Jaeger LeCoultre watches we not only scoured through the company’s catalogs to find out the priciest offerings they currently have listed but also looked for the news-making pieces that have caused the stir in the watch collectors’ circuits from time to time. Some of those pieces have been sold at record prices at world renowned auctions like Sotheby’s.
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By combining their intricate craft with exquisite designs Jaeger LeColutre has made some of the most complicated and sophisticated timepieces in the world for a long time. In fact their watches spell luxury and class like no other. Here’s to unveiling the best of their designs, the priciest off the rack!
6. Jaeger-LeCoultre “Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, Europe” Watch
Price: $365,000 USD
The watch along with another one of Jaeger LeCoultre ‘masterpieces’ was sold at a Sotheby as part of Jony and Marc’s Red Auction. Both pieces fetched record amounts. The first diving watch ever to feature an alarm in it, this one’s a grace to any vintage collection.
5. Jaeger LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon
Price: $404,000
The limited edition piece with a classic look reminiscent of the 19th century design aesthetics. The fact that only 75 of these exist in the world today makes it a rare piece and hence the shiny price tag. For looks like that though, it might hardly be an exaggeration.
4. Jaeger LeCoultre “Atmos 561by Marc Newson” Clock
Price: 425,000 USD
The second piece auctioned at the Jony and Marc’s Red Auction 2013 and especially created for the same. The clock has unique features and custom accents and is adorned with the red “Marc Newson” logo. This again sold at record price making it one of the most expensive Jaeger LeCoultre watches of all time.
3. Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon
Price: $ 505,518
Encased in white gold and diamond bezel, with a gem set dial, this one’s an automatic winding watch from the newer collections. It’s topped off with a suave alligator band that makes it quite the looker. It represents the perfect combination of technology meets looks.
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2. Jaeger LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie
Price: $2.5 million
The hand winding piece is a complete ground breaker in watch technology. Touted as one of the most complex watches ever made with over 1472 parts! Jaeger LeCoultr has stretched its boundaries with this watch and succeeded gracefully with constant research in its making.
1. Jaeger LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette
Price: $26+ million
The tiniest caliber out there and styled as a bracelet. It features a beautifully lined up and series of diamond-set squares using a total of 576 diamonds in the make. As not only the most expensive Jaeger LeCoultre watch but also potentially the most expensive watch ever made, the Joaillerie 101 Manchette sits high on its throne.
