An Introduction to Jaeger-Lecoultre Watches

By Thomas Dowson on November 30, 2009
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Thomas Dowson is freelance writer, writing here about luxury watches for The Watch Gallery, London, UK. Click here to find out more about Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is today widely regarded as one of the most innovative players in the watch making industry. Having played a prominent role in the history of watch making, and producing distinctive, luxury and often unique watches Jaeger-LeCoultre watches often win awards as chosen by the public and expert panels alike.

Recently, Jaeger LeCoultre shocked the watch-world by creating the Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie. This is officially the world's most sophisticated watch with 26 complications. And a long way from the humble beginnings of a family enterprise high up in the Swiss mountains.

Antoine LeCoultre founded his first workshop in 1833 in the small Swiss mountain town of Le Sentier,cartier love ring gold, located in the Vallée de Joux. Jaeger-LeCoultre acknowledges its geographical location as a significant component of the pioneering watchmaker's success. Le Sentier was frequently cut off from the outside world by severe snow storms during long and harsh winters. But, with a great of ingenuity and a little iron from the local mines, some great and incredibly inventive watches were made.

A few decades later, in 1866 to be exact, Antoine LeCoultre and his son decided to bring together all the aspects of a watch's production under one roof. And to enable all of these activities to be able to function properly, a steam driven machine was installed to operate all the necessary tools. LeCoutlre & Cie was born. Because of this innovative approach to the production of watches, the factories in Le Sentier soon became affectionately known of as the 'Grande Maison' of the Vallée de Joux.

The other half of the Jaeger-LeCoultre story begins in Paris in 1903.

Edmond Jaeger designed an ultra-thin caliber, and he challenged Swiss watchmakers to manufacture these. It was Jacques-David LeCoultre, Antoine's grandson, who took up the challenge and succeeded. The LeCoultres brought their exceptional watch making craft skills, while Jaeger, a brilliant designer, gave their joint productions a distinctive style that is the unmistakable Jaeger-LeCoultre label. This partnership gave rise to a set of horological wonders, and then in 1937 the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand itself.

Both independently and together these two men forged relationships with some very well known creators of luxury watches. From 1902,14k yellow gold cartier love bracelet, and for some thirty years thereafter, LeCoultre & Cie produced watch movements for Patek Philippe of Geneva. Before Jaeger and LeCoultre began working together, Jaeger already had amongst his clients the famous designer Cartier. In 1907 a contract was signed in which it was agreed that Jaeger, LeCoultre & Cie would exclusively produce Cartier's creations.

In 1907 the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 145 set the record for being the thinnest movement at 1.38 mm. But over the years there have been many, many more achievements and distinctions that have greatly influenced the evolution of watches and their production. Jaeger-LeCoultre have filed over two hundred patents and have developed more than a thousand different calibres. It is not surprising then that the luxury Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are considered by connoisseurs to be among the very best in the world.

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Watchreplicahome Offers The Most Fabulously Luxury Swiss Replica Watches

By Brendan Hansen on February 17, 2011
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Action in continuity >

Rado's activities in 2008 further supported the steps undertaken to reposition the brand. Redefined without betraying their essential DNA, the lines of the new watch collections are more fluid and contemporary than ever, confirming Rado's positioning as the technological and design driven watch brand. The elimination of certain products, the resulting increase in average price, the reduction of the number of points of sale, combined with the opening of a number of exclusive stores were all measures taken to raise the brand's prestige and reinforce its image. If certain markets in Eastern Asia - China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan - reasserted their importance, Rado also pursued its expansion in India, and increased its activities in Europe, in particular Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Absolute colors, black and gold combine their inalterable brilliance, setting off one another. With the exclusive development of a gold colored ceramic, the brand offers its preferred material new possibilities, enabling it to express richness and sophistication. Both the Sintra and the Integral lines were completed in 2008 by a Jubile model in this gold colored material, synonymous with lightness and luminosity

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The Averin chronograph is to be worn with audacity, grandeur and eloquence, to show off its impressive dimensions, combined with an extravagant square design. The Replica Cartier Roadster unusual date displayed by a triple date indicator is accentuated by the structure of the dial.

Belisar >

The characteristic detail of the Belisar collection is the screwed down flanks of the case on all watches in this line, which consists of three different models: chronograph, big date and power reserve.

Viro >

The Viro collection underlines the brand philosophy of Johannes Durrstein, founder of Union Glashutte, for accessible beauty and precision, be this for a refined three-hand timepiece or an elegant sports chronograph.

Seris >

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Perfect Clones of Swiss Replica Luxury Watches For Sale on Watchreplicahome

By Haitang Yu on June 11, 2011
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The model accommodates not only a ravishing avant-garde design but also the latest technology in its anti-shock system, the Zenith patented Open Grande Date 4039 SX movement and an El Primero Chronograph with a 3-disk Grande Date, one-of-a-kind technology. Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Grand Complication Mens Watch The Defy Stealth design finds its inspiration in the Stealth Bombers aircrafts. The case dimensions, 46.5 mm in diameter emanate strength and masculinity and its construction is rendered complete by the titanium case back which provides a mind numbing water resistance of 1000 meters; the timepiece is also equipped with graduated unidirectional rotating bezel, and helium valve positioned at 10 o'clock. Due to its multi-layered transparent structure, the model is a continuous challenge for the imagination, the dial is revealed through a sapphire crystal that has received anti-reflective treatment on both sides and the indexes are manufactured from titanium as well as the watch's brushed bracelet. Zenith Defy Extreme Grande Date Stealth, limited edition is a fascinating, eye-catching timepiece which was manufactured in only 250 pieces per variation, world wide and is available for an exclusivist price of $31,000.00. Harry Winston Diamond Embellished Diane This watch has to be seen to be believed,cartier love bracelet bangle w serial number! We do agree that Harry Winston is the master of manipulating jewelry and diamonds to create dream-like pieces of jewelry.

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How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

By Isabella TU on January 04, 2011
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There are so many reasons why you want to make your hair grow faster in order to own long hair, such as you should go to a wedding of your boudoir's friend, a reunion of your classmates, you want to be more like the movie star who you like, or even your boyfriend would like you to have long hair. No matter what the reason to make your hair grow faster, it can be not as simple as it might seem for many women.

One of the important factors to let your hair grow faster is to cut your damaged parts hair and also the divided ends. Ladies who want have longer hair often neglect to do it because they don't want to let their hair become short by any chance. You need to take away the damaged hair one half inch every month,cartier love bracelet white gold ebay, or it will become more and more damages to your hair. If you would like to keep to have the harm parts, you hair will stop growing sooner or later. In case your hair is healthy you'll have to cut it less often. If you go to a stylist, have it cut so it is just the same length.

Permanents, dyeing, bleaching or relaxing your hair can also cause harm, so you may want to stop the chemicals so that you can promote growth. A regular hair style such as a pony tail or braiding may also be culprits. Your hair doesn't like heat, so avoid curling irons.

Shampoo your hair often to pay off out dirt and oil so they won't hinder your hair follicles from doing their job. Use moisturizing hair product after shampooing. If your hair is dry, deep-condition it occasionally. Be sure to frequently clean hair brushes.

The common hair regrowth rate is 0.5 inch per month, but there are many ways to make your hair grow long. Often medicine, stress, and aging   may also influence your hair negatively. Also a medical problem for example an under-active thyroid or other health problems may play a role.

If perchance you are not sustaining a healthy diet, this can be a hinderance in order to make your hair become long. The overall health of your entire body will be reflected in the condition of your hair, therefore make sure to have enough sleep. Have the well-balanced meals, and get some exercise. Study indicates that ingesting protein-rich foods can also be helpful, so have red meat to get more protein as well as the iron and zinc.

You should eat the fruits and vegetables as many as well. There are  some ladies who assume it would be helpful to take the Vitamin A, and B vitamins such as B-6. And also there are other people who think the amino acids or folate is exactly what is required.

Finally, do you tired of your short ,cartier love charity bracelet 2008,damaged, frizzy, dull hair that make you look lifeless. Then you can do as the above sayings. Hair is very important to a women, especially for those whose boyfriend or husband wants them to have a beautiful and long hair. So if you want let your hair grow faster, you should protect your hair carefully at first.

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