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jaeger-lecoultre "the precision pioneer" themed exhibition

key takeaways:

the four chapters tell the story of ingenuity and creativity, witnessing jaeger-lecoultre's unremitting pursuit of exquisite art for nearly two hundred years.

a rare opportunity to participate in watchmaking themed workshops in tribute to exquisite craftsmanship

presenting the “made of makers” themed collaboration, working with chinese light painting artist roy wang to interpret the fusion of art and high-end watchmaking

this september, jaeger-lecoultre will invite the public to explore the jaeger-lecoultre grande maison’s unremitting pursuit of precision and the path of exploration that the grande maison has taken to promote the flourishing of the art of high-end watchmaking over the past two hundred years in beijing. after its debut at the geneva “watches & wonders” haute horlogerie exhibition in april and its first stop in dubai in may, the “precision pioneer” exhibition now makes its debut in china in beijing. the “precision pioneer” exhibition is held at caotang, west of wangfu central, dongcheng district, with a dedicated exhibition hall, and will be open to the public free of charge from september 14 to october 3, 2024.

jaeger-lecoultre duometre heliotourbillon perpetual triple-axis tourbillon perpetual calendar - scenario picture

visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the legendary story of jaeger-lecoultre's exquisite craftsmanship through four major theme chapters: "precision manufacturing", "precision astronomical timing", "precision adjustment mechanism" and "precision complex function". in addition, the exhibition also features a series of exciting experiences, including:

the core steps of the watchmaking production process will be demonstrated on site, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience the watchmaking craft first-hand;

there is a cinema to screen the short film series "in the making", revealing the behind-the-scenes legend of jaeger-lecoultre's integrated workshop;

chinese light painting artist roy wang demonstrated his light painting art on site;

the collectibles section: the most iconic jaeger-lecoultre timepieces from the mid-20th century available for sale;

there is a dedicated space where guests can appreciate and try on classic pieces from the collections on sale;

two new grand complication watches will have their world premiere at the exhibition;

if guests wish to learn more about the jaeger-lecoultre grand atelier, they can go to the jaeger-lecoultre wangfu central flagship store to make an appointment to participate in the theme exploration workshop of atelier d'antoine, the master watchmaker's workshop.

unremitting pursuit of precision - four chapters, telling an extraordinary legend

jaeger-lecoultre has always taken the relentless pursuit of precision as its core concept. as early as before the founding of the grande maison in 1833, antoine lecoultre was committed to the pursuit of precision quality, and his many inventions had a profound impact on the entire watchmaking industry. over the past few decades, jaeger-lecoultre has continued to explore precise timing and has achieved a series of breakthrough results. more than 430 patents have been obtained to witness the unremitting efforts made by the grande maison in this field. although modern technology has helped to turn the core steps of the watch production process into an exact science, technology has never been able to completely replace the precise techniques used by master craftsmen in every step from metal raw materials to finished timepieces - it is this link that injects the "soul" into high-end watchmaking works.

to celebrate the charm of mechanical watchmaking and showcase jaeger-lecoultre’s core design principles of precision and ingenuity, the “precision pioneer” theme exhibition tells the fascinating legend of precision through four chapters.

the chapter on precision manufacturing traces the origins of how antoine lecoultre’s obsession with precision laid the foundation for modern watchmaking and continued to drive jaeger-lecoultre’s development for nearly two centuries. the chapter on astronomical precision timekeeping recounts the milestones of jaeger-lecoultre in developing precision chronographs, from pocket watches in the 19th century to today’s “1000 hours test” certification. the chapter on precision regulating mechanisms reveals the key role that regulating mechanisms (i.e. balance wheels and hairsprings) play in ensuring accurate timekeeping. the chapter on precision complications explores a fundamental watchmaking dilemma: how to add complications that require additional energy while maintaining ideal energy transmission.

jaeger-lecoultre micrometer (left), jaeger-lecoultre pinion cutting tool (right)

jaeger-lecoultre gold medal

a tribute to exquisite craftsmanship

the exhibition has a cinema to screen the "in the making" series of short films, which will lead the audience to immerse themselves behind the scenes of jaeger-lecoultre's integrated workshop and explore the watchmaking craftsmanship and art that are closely related to the theme of precision. the film introduces the little-known watchmaking steps one by one in multiple chapters, and the craftsmen themselves voice over to explain the craftsmanship they are engaged in.

visitors can also watch a live demonstration of movement assembly and the pearlescent finishing process used to decorate watch parts. there is also a chance to be invited to experience these techniques.

jaeger-lecoultre "the precision pioneer" themed exhibition - a tribute to exquisite craftsmanship

hands-on exploration tour

the precision pioneer exhibition is complemented by a discovery workshop at the atelier d'antoine, providing a rare opportunity for visitors who wish to gain a deeper understanding of watchmaking techniques. the workshop is located in a dedicated space within the jaeger-lecoultre wangfu central flagship store. the store is located on the ground floor of wangfu central and has two entrances, one on wangfujing street and the other in the shopping mall, just a three-minute walk from the exhibition.

the discovery workshop is themed around the concept of precision, exploring why it is so important at every step in the watchmaking process. this interactive and lively workshop offers students a surprising experience, including the opportunity to try their hand at an important watchmaking technique under the guidance of a jaeger-lecoultre expert.

jaeger-lecoultre "the precision pioneer" themed exhibition - hands-on exploration journey scene picture

when art meets the world of fine watchmaking

the collaborations initiated by jaeger-lecoultre under the made of makers project will also be part of the exhibition the precision pioneer. this theme brings together a series of collaborations between jaeger-lecoultre and artists, designers and craftsmen outside the field of fine watchmaking, aiming to enrich the dialogue between watchmaking and art. today, the collaborations have expanded to the fields of visual arts, gastronomy and music.

the exhibition presents four works specially commissioned by jaeger-lecoultre to create chinese light painting artist roy wang, expressing the theme of "the precision pioneer" through fascinating visual art works, including three light painting photographs and a stop-motion animation, which will be played in a dedicated space on wangfujing street, allowing the audience to get a glimpse of the charm of the exhibition in advance. as a chinese light painting artist, roy wang combines traditional painting techniques with cutting-edge technology to create works of art that transcend time and space. during the exhibition, the artist will create new light painting works on site, and guests can also try light painting creations in person in the experience space within the exhibition.

guests will be invited to enjoy refreshments and a relaxing and relaxing time in the precision atelier.

chinese light painting artist wang sibo

opening hours and admission:

the precision pioneer exhibition will be held at caotang, west of wangfu central, dongcheng district, beijing, from september 14 to october 3, 2024. it is open to the public free of charge and the exhibition hours are from 11 am to 8 pm from monday to thursday, and from 10 am to 10 pm from friday to sunday and holidays. guests can make an appointment for a guided tour with the assistance of the staff at the exhibition site. to explore the atelier d'antoine, you need to make an appointment through the sales staff of the jaeger-lecoultre wangfu central flagship store.

jaeger-lecoultre "the precision pioneer" themed exhibition

about the precision pioneer

since its founding in 1833, jaeger-lecoultre has always had the pursuit of precision at its core. two important inventions by antoine lecoultre laid the foundations for the manufacture: a tool for cutting pinions with extreme precision (1830) and the world's first micrometer (1844). these two inventions had a profound impact on the entire watchmaking industry. at the manufacture, engineers and watchmakers made a series of breakthroughs in the pursuit of precise timekeeping, including the first multi-axis tourbillon (the gyrotourbillon) and the creation of hairsprings of different shapes. (jaeger-lecoultre is one of the few watchmakers that can make its own balance springs.) for complex movements, the invention of the duometre system ensures that the isochronism (regularity of movement) of the watch is not affected by the operation of complex functions. since 1992, jaeger-lecoultre has certified each of its watches through its "1000 hours test" certification, which is used as a guarantee of reliable performance and accurate timekeeping. the in-house quality testing standards adopted in this special project far exceed the testing scope of the official observatory.

jaeger-lecoultre: a master watchmaker’s watchmaker

since its founding in 1833, jaeger-lecoultre has been inspired by the tranquility of the jura mountains and has become famous for its many sophisticated and complex functions and mechanical masterpieces. with its endless spirit of innovation, jaeger-lecoultre has developed more than 1,400 movements and obtained more than 430 patents, becoming the "master of watchmakers". after more than 190 years of professional inheritance and accumulation, the watchmakers of the grande maison carefully design, manufacture, embellish and decorate advanced and precise mechanical devices, integrating watchmaking passion with hundreds of years of professional skills, connecting the past and the future, timeless classics and always keeping pace with the times. the grande maison brings together 180 watchmaking crafts under one roof, creating many high-end watchmaking masterpieces that combine aesthetic charm, technological innovation and low-key exquisiteness.