Jaeger-LeCoultre Reveals the Fourth Capsule Collection of the Collectibles

Jaeger-LeCoultre is often in the headlines for its awe-inspiring feats with the Reverso—the Maison’s flagship timepiece that has served as a canvas for both mechanical marvels and mesmerizing artistic decoration. But it bears repeating: yesteryear Jaeger-LeCoultre watches have a compelling life of their own.

The enduring cult following for these retro masterpieces inspired The Collectibles: a program that brings together rare Jaeger-LeCoultre creations and vintage enthusiasts around the world. La Grande Maison just unveiled the fourth capsule collection of The Collectibles, comprising ten rare and sought-after timepieces produced between the 1920s and 1970s.

JLC Nation

Sure, there are celebrity ambassadors like Nicholas Hoult and Lenny Kravitz who are officially aligned with Jaeger-LeCoultre. But what’s more telling is the caliber of A-listers who wear the brand by choice: from Hollywood’s elder statesmen like Al Pacino and Robert Downey Jr. to today’s rising stars such as Timothée Chalamet and Andrew Garfield.

Collectors still go wild when rare Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces surface on the secondary market, and with good reason. Edmond Jaeger pioneered ultra-thin watchmaking and engineered movements for Cartier. Antoine LeCoultre, meanwhile, invented the Millionomètre, the first instrument capable of measuring a micron, and championed in-house manufacturing—a legacy that raised the bar for quality and precision. Over the decades, LeCoultre & Cie has supplied hundreds of calibers to heavyweights like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin.

Above all, Jaeger-LeCoultre makes darn fine dress watches, and you can’t argue with that. They don’t just tell time, but also tell a story, while looking effortlessly stately.

Recognizing the groundswell of interest in these vintage pieces, the brand launched The Collectibles in 2023 to mark its 190th anniversary. This certified pre-owned program allows collectors to acquire authenticated vintage models, or to have their own timepieces certified by the Manufacture.

The Fourth Capsule Collection

What’s in it for the business? By dedicating watchmakers and historians to The Collectibles, Jaeger-LeCoultre expands its archival knowledge while reinforcing its commitment to the vintage and secondary market—a space that in recent years has grown tremendously in importance.

The program debuted with 17 rare timepieces and a coffee-table book chronicling them. Now it returns with a thematic focus on feminine watches built around the historic Duoplan movement.

Jaeger and LeCoultre had been collaborating for decades before their eventual merger. Depending on where a watch was sold, dials were signed Duoplan, LeCoultre, Jaeger, or a combination thereof. Patented in 1925, the Duoplan movement was revolutionary: it allowed for petite yet precise and robust wristwatches. By stacking the gear train across two planes, LeCoultre achieved unprecedented miniaturization without compromising performance.

Some watches in this capsule collection measure around 16mm wide—a remarkable feat for 1925, decades before micromachining or computer-aided design became standard in watchmaking.

The most celebrated of the Duoplan calibres is the legendary Calibre 101, still in production today, which powers a standout piece in the new collection: a 1960 High Jewellery secret watch in white gold, set with diamonds and sapphires in rivière style.

Other highlights include the 1950s Duoplan Tubogas secret watch in yellow gold, defined by its architectural ridges; the 1940s Duoplan Chaine, set on a bold gold-link bracelet; and the 1939 Duoplan Tuile, named after the convex “tile-like” crystal that mimics Mediterranean roof forms. In a unique twist, this Tuile model features a rectangular case mounted horizontally on the wrist, which is a rare configuration that still turns heads.

On January 1, 2025, Jérôme Lambert, widely credited for reshaping Jaeger-LeCoultre’s product strategy and brand identity, returned to lead the Maison. Under his stewardship, the fourth capsule of The Collectibles was unveiled on 9 June. These ten exceptional timepieces will be on display at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic Place Vendôme boutique in Paris from June 13 to July 27, 2025.