The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon Enamel is a stunning fusion of fine watchmaking and masterful enamel artistry, marking the brand’s first watch to feature miniature enamel painting on a sapphire crystal. This pioneering technique adds a captivating sense of depth and dimension to the artwork, while 94 baguette-cut diamonds set around the 18K white gold case frame the composition like a radiant picture frame, enhancing its sense of luxury and refinement.
The enamel master begins by applying a transparent blue enamel layer on the white gold dial, then hand-painting the moon and bamboo branches before firing it to permanently set the colors. The crane motif is created through multiple layers of enamel, each meticulously fired to achieve lifelike gradation and brilliance. On the sapphire crystal, the bamboo motif is painted and fired in the same technique, resulting in a richly multilayered, luminous aesthetic.
Powering the watch is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 978 automatic movement, winner of the 2009 International Chronometry Competition in Le Locle. The titanium tourbillon carriage, weighing only 0.28 grams, ensures minimal energy consumption and exceptional efficiency, offering a 48-hour power reserve.
By uniting miniature enamel painting, diamond setting, and tourbillon engineering, this piece stands among the most artistically and technically accomplished enamel timepieces ever created by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon Enamel
Ref. Q16630E8
18K white gold case, 43mm diameter, bezel, lugs, and crown set with 94 diamonds (≈8.0 ct), sapphire crystal with enamel painting, Calibre 978 automatic movement, 33 jewels, 22K gold rotor, 28,800 vph, 48-hour power reserve, diamond-set white gold buckle. Limited edition of 8 pieces.
