aeger-LeCoultre’s new interpretation of the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Tourbillon epitomises its philosophy of uniting aesthetic beauty with technical virtuosity. A sunray-brushed dial in a serene and distinctive shade of blue-green creates a rich complement to the 39mm 18 Karats pink gold case (750/1000). A halo of brilliant-cut diamonds illuminates the timepiece and a fascinating tourbillon display transforms it into a horological jewel.
The designing and creation of timepieces for women is an essential element of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history. As far back as the 1880s, the LeCoultre Calibre 7HP equipped enamelled, diamond-set and pearl-beaded watches that ladies wore as necklaces or brooches. Around the same time, women were the first to adopt the new concept of watches for the wrist, decades ahead of men’s decision to wear their timepiece on the wrist rather than in the pocket.
In a continuity of this expertise devoted to feminine timekeeping, the Rendez-Vous collection was created in 2012. It was created to express modern femininity through a distinctive and pure aesthetic, showcasing mechanical calibres with added complications – a groundbreaking concept at a time when it was still rare for women’s watches to have mechanical complications. The first Rendez-Vous Tourbillon was introduced in 2012, since then, the Rendez-Vous collection has grown over the years to include models of different sizes, in a variety of metals and with a wide range of movements and decorative details.
The new Rendez-Vous Jewellery Tourbillon is distinguished by a signature dial in ‘Serenity Blue’ – a unique blue-green colour that appeared for the first time in 2023. As the wearer moves her wrist, the colour appears to vary in tone and intensity depending on the angle and reflection of the light, metamorphosing from soft silvery-grey through glowing aquamarine to rich serenity blue – an effect enhanced by the sunray finish.
The dial colour is complemented by an alligator strap in a matching shade of blue. Both the strap and its pink gold folding clasp are interchangeable, enabling the wearer to personalise the watch with different colours or materials from the Maison’s wide range of straps.
Amplifying the harmony and balance of the design, the heart of the dial is decorated with a circle of brilliant-cut diamonds, intersected by a smaller circle of diamonds that draws the eye to the tourbillon. Showcasing the gem-setting expertise of La Grande Maison’s in-house Métiers Rares™ atelier, an additional ring of diamonds is set on the bezel; diamonds form an unbroken line across the case side from the tip of one lug to the tip of the other; and the crown is reverse-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond. In total, the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Tourbillon is illuminated with 215 diamonds, representing 2.52 carats. The colour of the pink gold case is matched by the Rendez-Vous collection’s signature applied ‘floral’ numerals Hands and applied ‘JL’ logo.
Visible through the aperture in the 6 o’clock position on the dial, the tourbillon escapement makes one revolution every 60 seconds. Designed to counteract the effect of gravity on the accuracy of the timekeeping mechanism, the tourbillon also offers a fascinating view into the mechanics of the watch as it spins on its axis in an endlessly mesmerising dance. A finely polished pink gold hand with an arrow-head tip indicates the running seconds as it traces the circle of diamonds set around the aperture.
Like every Jaeger-LeCoultre movement, the high-precision automatic Calibre 978 was designed, assembled and decorated within the Maison’s fully integrated Manufacture. The minute detail of the hand-decorated tourbillon gears can be seen from the dial side, whereas the refinement of the movement and its hand-finished components can also be admired through the sapphire case back. The ‘Serenity Blue’ interpretation of the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Tourbillon is a harmonious expression of contemporary feminine elegance, demonstrating La Grande Maison’s philosophy of uniting fine watchmaking and high jewellery skills through the signature codes of the Rendez-Vous collection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Reference: Q3412480
- Case: Pink gold (18 Karats)(750/1000)
- Dimensions: 39 mm diameter x 12.15 mm thick
- Movement: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 978
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, tourbillon
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Dial: Sunray-brushed serenity blue
- Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
- Gem-setting: 215 diamonds for a total of 2.52 carats
- Water resistance: 5 bar
- Strap: Interchangeable light blue alligator with interchangeable folding pink gold clasp
