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Modern Wrist Watches

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Creator: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Style: Modern
Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold. This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly. Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Classic Duoface Small Seconds Watch (Q3848422)
Located in New York, NY
This example of the design, the Reverso Classic Large Duoface Small Seconds ref. Q3848422, is a particularly charming model launched by the brand in 2018 and currently serving as its...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Memovox 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Memovox 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 146.2.95 - Automatic winding, perpetual calendar, alarm, moonphase. 18k rose gold case (41.5mm diameter). Silver dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 30mm Case Swiss 1990s Manual Working
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gorgeous 1990s 18kt yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre watch with a 30mm case that has a white face with a very clean glass crystal. The case is 4mm...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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1960's Jaeger Lecoultre Stainless Steel Restored
Located in Raleigh, NC
Jaeger- LeCoultre is a brand that needs no introduction. I am presenting to you a 1960’’s Jaeger LeCoultre that has been totally restored. It is a stunning survivor The Brand History of JLC or Jaeger-LeCoultre Of all the luxury watch brands, Jaeger-LeCoultre may seem like one of the more unattainable to the average buyer. Even in the pre-owned market, their models can be five figures. In addition, the sheer volume of models they develop annually is quite impressive. There are understandably a number of reasons a powerhouse brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre is intimidating at first glance. However, like many watchmakers, the brand comes from humble beginnings. Here, we’ll dive deeper into this storied company and help to make them a bit more accessible. It Started with Antoine LeCoultre Before Jaeger-LeCoultre became the brand we know today, it was simply a man named Antoine LeCoultre and his workshop. LeCoultre was an inventor and self-taught watchmaker. He founded his first workshop near the famous Jura Mountains in 1833. In the early years, LeCoultre contributed several pivotal inventions to the field of watchmaking. In 1844, he created a device that would forever change the industry. It wasn’t a watch or even an element of a timepiece. Instead, it was a tool called the Millionometer. The Millionometer was the first instrument capable of measuring a micron. It helped to refine the manufacture of watch parts and establish the metric system as the standard for watch measurement. Just three years later, he devised the crown winding system. This eliminated the need for keys to wind or set a watch. In 1851, LeCoultre and his inventions finally received the recognition they deserved. That year, London curated an event called the Universal Exhibition to celebrate the commencement of the modern age. Here, LeCoultre received a gold medal for his contributions to the field of watchmaking. In addition, Queen Victoria purchased one of his watches. As LeCoultre grew older, he brought his son, Elie, into the business. At the time, the Swiss watchmaking industry remained centralized around small workshops. However, Elie saw a vision for the future. He encouraged his father to grow the business into a larger scale factory. Soon, they became the first to establish in the illustrious Joux Valley. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to reside here today. Expanding the company’s facilities allowed them to expand their work, and they began developing complicated movements. One of the most notable combined a repeater and a chronograph in a single piece. This work would later set the foundation for the brand’s coveted Grand Complications. Edmond Jaeger Completes the Brand Around the same time, a man named Edmond Jaeger set up a workshop in Paris and became the official horologist to the French Navy. Soon, he was developing ultra-thin movements and catching the attention of others in the industry. LeCoultre was intrigued and decided to approach Jaeger about a collaboration. Just after the turn of the century, the duo created the most remarkable ultra-thin caliber of the era. Eventually, Jaeger-LeCoultre would go on to use this Caliber 145 movement in its watches for the next half a century. Jaeger and LeCoultre continued to work together on projects over the next several decades. In 1925, the pair introduced the world’s smallest movement: the Caliber 101. With nearly 100 components, the movement shockingly only weighed about one gram. However, it wasn’t until 1937 that they officially formed a partnership and the Jaeger brand history began. What I am offering is a totally restore LeCoultre. The watch was presented to a European watchmaker for his meticulous care. The case was gently brought back to its original status. The movement was taken apart and assembled back with unwavering care to insure many years if operation. The dial was sent to a well know dial company to restore the faded dial to its original glory. The hands were carefully restored. I replaced the original crystal with a new old stock crystal. The crown is signed and is original to the watch. I have carefully crafted my reputation with vintage watches. This offering is rare and hard to find in this condition. The date if the movement puts the watch around the 1960’s Notice that it has no second hand, this makes it unusual in itself. The Case measures: 23MM from 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock 35.86 From Lug to Lug Look at the photographs as a visual description. I have worked very hard to carefully put back a masterpiece of a watch. I have fitted the treasure with a 17MM Crocodile watch band...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621
Located in London, GB
A Jaeger LeCoultre watch in 18 karat yellow gold, manual wind 9226.21, circa 1980. This elegant wrist watch has a manual movement with a round ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-Winding Silver Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-winding Silver Dial Men's Watch. Another top collection from Jaeger LeCoultre, its Reverso Tribute Moon (a...
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Hand-Winding Alarm Watch W/ Original Box and Case
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Jaeger- Lecoultre Hand-Winding Alarm Watch W/ Original Box and Case Model: Alarm watch Movement #: K911.1940859 Case #: E11008-1134085 Gold Plated Round Case w/ Two Crowns Case diam...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Le Coultre Men's Gold-Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Strap Unique Hands!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Le Coultre Men's Gold-Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Strap Unique Hands! Movement #K830/CW Serial #12892XX Case #703454 Gold-Filled Round Case 33 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/ Cro...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Moderne Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Pierre Cardin / Movement by Jaeger Le Coultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid Yellow Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Widt...
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LeCoultre Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Midcentury Watch with Original Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Style / Ref. 2437 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 840 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Baton Markers / Baton Hands ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

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