A collection of rare museum-grade watches. A timepiece enthusiast and collector’s dream.

The science of measuring time has existed for centuries. So has the art of timekeeping instruments. Jaeger-LeCoultre has now revealed nine timepieces in the eighth capsule of its The Collectibles program, honoring the history of American timepieces and innovative spirit during the ‘Golden Age’ of watchmaking. These museum-grade timepieces will be presented in New York from November 6 to November 20 and offered for worldwide acquisition.

The Capsule VIII timepieces date back to innovations from the 1930s to the 1980s. Pieces from The Collectibles Capsule VIII display distinct designs from American watchmaking history, such as the pioneering 1933 Reverso, the luxurious 1952 Powermatic, the chronograph-inclusive Shark Deep Sea, and more. Every decade and every piece, a different technical and aesthetic prowess. 

The historical impact of these pieces on timekeeping innovation is inherent to the collection. Convoluted import markets and increased tariff costs led LeCoultre to evolve its American manufacturing. Watch parts were exported across the Atlantic and assembled for completion in America. LeCoultre created watches and a system to avoid heavy import costs and developed exclusive designs for American markets, spawning dedicated and specific rare pieces.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s The Collectibles program sources, restores, and displays rare mid-20th century timepieces along with a collectibles book. Amid heavy industrial progress, Jaeger was known for precision instruments. LeCoultre found its place in American culture through jazz, Hollywood, Military command, and motor racing. In the 1970s, the two eventually established a global identity as Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre designs, produces, and displays watches with its 82 ateliers, 108 crafts, and 235 techniques.