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Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous 2025 Relaunch – Night & Day & Moon Edition

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As a distinctively modern expression of femininity, the Rendez-Vous quickly became a pillar of JaegerLeCoultre’s collections when it was introduced in 2012. Now in 2025, the Maison refines and redefines the collection, beginning with two models: Rendez-Vous Night & Day and Rendez-Vous Moon.

Thirteen years after the collection’s inauguration, an aesthetic redesign and technical upgrades bring new allure to the Rendez-Vous, masterfully demonstrating the art of transformation while remaining faithful to the collection’s original codes.

A PIONEERING COLLECTION WITH A DISTINCTIVE ALLURE

When introduced in 2012, the Rendez-Vous offered women a rare combination at the time: marrying outer style and beauty with inner technical sophistication. In an era where quartz movements still dominated women’s watchmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre quietly redefined expectations. The mechanically advanced movement that powered the first Rendez-Vous model, Calibre 967A, was developed and produced entirely in-house, specifically for the new watch.

The philosophy behind the Rendez-Vous collection can be traced back to the pioneering spirit of La Grande Maison’s founder, Antoine LeCoultre. Always forward-looking, the Maison began creating watches for women as well as men at an early stage; its feminine collections have continually captured evolving trends, and embodied women’s changing needs and desires. Since the late 19th century, when women pioneered the wearing of watches on the wrist (several decades before men were to do so), the Maison has understood the immense aesthetic and technical potential of timepieces that can also be worn as jewels and accessories. It is this philosophy that guides the Rendez-Vous collection today.

The first Rendez-Vous model in 2012 was envisaged not as a standalone but as the foundation for a full collection. Many variations have been created since then, in different case metals and varying sizes, with different complications and calibres – always produced entirely in-house at Jaeger-LeCoultre and featuring a variety of Métiers Rares™ created in the Manufacture’s own dedicated workshop. Through every interpretation, Rendez-Vous has represented the quintessential expression of modern femininity – that of confidence and elegance.

A SUBTLE AESTHETIC EVOLUTION

When creating the new Rendez-Vous design, it was imperative to retain the four key aesthetic codes that define the collection: the textured guilloché dial, the ‘Floral’ numerals and hands, a complication displayed at 6 o’clock, and diamonds to express the jewellery spirit and draw the eye to the beauty of the dial.

While a total of 64 elements have been modified (including significant technical upgrades), many design changes are barely perceptible in their own right; however, taken together, they bring a notable freshness and richness to the overall aesthetic.

The new Rendez-Vous Night & Day is offered with three variations of the 34 mm case: all steel; steel with a diamond-set bezel and 18k pink gold (750/1000) with a diamond-set bezel. The new Rendez-Vous Moon, also in a 34 mm case is offered in steel or pink gold, both with a diamond-set bezel.

Emphasising the graceful allure of the collection, the redesigned case features a convex bezel, rounded sides and flattened lugs, enhancing comfort on the wrist and creating an impression of slimness.

 

On the dial, jewellery finishes have been subtly enhanced on all models. On the steel models with diamond hour markers, the diamonds have been slightly increased in size. On all models with gem-set bezels, the diamond size has significantly increased to further captivate the light. The tone-on-tone aesthetic and overall unity of the dial design has been enhanced: on the Night & Day steel model with non-set bezel a textured inner dial ring replaces a ring marked with dots while the other versions feature a diamond-set inner ring echoing the diamond-set bezel. The pink gold version adorns golden coloured floral numerals that match the colour of the precious metal case.

An entirely new bracelet has been designed for the collection, its exclusive lozenge-shaped links smooth, comfortable and wearing like a second skin on the wrist. The integration between bracelet and case has been improved and the bracelet can be quickly interchanged by the wearer, without the need for a special tool or technique. A second strap, in alligator leather, is included with models that are purchased with a metal bracelet. Alternatively, both the Rendez-Vous Night & Day and Rendez-Vous Moon in both steel and pink gold may be purchased with only an alligator strap.

IN-HOUSE MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS REVISITED

Complementing the aesthetic changes, both of the new Rendez-Vous models are equipped with enhanced self-winding movements. The power reserves of both calibres have been significantly increased, from 38 hours to 70 hours. The Rendez-Vous Night & Day is powered by Calibre 898 with functions of hours, minutes, seconds and a night-and-day complication, while the Rendez-Vous Moon is animated by Calibre 925, offering hours, minutes, seconds and a moon phase display, with a quick-reset moon phase adjustment button on the left case side.

Updated to deliver a fresh expression of beauty, elegance and performance, the Rendez-Vous collection continues to offer a graceful interpretation of timekeeping for women. More than simply marking the time, the new Rendez-Vous models are distinctive visions of femininity, crafted to capture the attention and imagination.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

RENDEZ-VOUS NIGHT & DAY

Case: Steel, or steel with diamonds, or 18k Pink Gold (750/1000) with diamonds
Dimensions: 34 mm x 8.63 mm
Movement: Automatic Manufacture Calibre 898
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds; Night & Day complication
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Dial: Silvered sunray-pattern guilloché
Caseback: Open
Stones: 12 diamonds ( 0.05 carats), or 107 diamonds (0.84 carats)
Water resistance: 50 m
Strap: Blue alligator (steel), Taupe alligator (pink gold)
Bracelet: Steel, for steel models, interchangeable double folding clasp

References:
Q3448411 Steel 12 diamonds, blue alligator strap
Q3448111 Steel 12 diamonds, steel bracelet and blue alligator strap
Q3448431 Steel 107 diamonds, blue alligator strap
Q3448132 Steel 107 diamonds, steel bracelet and blue alligator strap
Q3442441 Pink Gold (750/1000) 107 diamonds, taupe alligator strap

RENDEZ-VOUS MOON

Case: Steel with diamonds or 18k Pink Gold (750/1000) with diamonds
Dimensions: 34 mm x 9.42 mm
Movement: Automatic Manufacture Calibre 925
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds; Moon phase complication
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Dial: Silvered sunray-pattern guilloché
Caseback: Open
Stones: 107 diamonds (0.84 carats)
Water resistance: 50m
Strap: Blue Alligator (steel), Black alligator (pink gold)
Bracelet: Steel, for steel models, interchangeable double-folding clasp

References:
Q3578431 Steel 107 diamonds, blue alligator strap
Q3578131 Steel, 107 diamonds, steel bracelet and blue alligator strap
Q3572431 Pink Gold (750/1000) 107 diamonds, black alligator strap
Q3572131 Pink Gold (750/1000) 107 diamonds, black alligator strap

Patek Philippe Gondolo Serata “Zebra” Ref. 4962/200R-010 — Wild Elegance in Rose Gold

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A new dress-watch model version set with spessartites and featuring an innovative sapphire crystal dial adorned with a zebra motif

First launched in 2006, the Gondolo Serata stands out with its soft, Art Deco-inspired curves. Its distinctive design offers a contemporary take on the evening or “dress” watch that can be worn with style during the day. It made its grand debut in diamond-set white gold versions framing guilloché mother-of-pearl dials (References 4972G-001 and 4972/1G-001), that were produced until 2021.

 

In 2023, this jewelry watch exuding unique style and timeless elegance made its return to the Patek Philippe current collection in a slightly larger rose gold version featuring a spessartite-set case and a brown lacquered dial graced with a floral motif (Reference 4962/200R-001).

Patek Philippe is reinterpreting this model with a dial bearing an original zebra motif inspired by the Reference 5738/50G-023 Golden Ellipse wristwatch in cloisonné enamel, one of the highlights of the 2022 Rare Handcrafts collection. To recreate the visual interplay of the stripes with the zebra firmly in the foreground, the Manufacture has applied an innovative and refined technique involving a sapphire crystal dial engraved and black varnished on both sides. The zebra motif is then completed with black metallization and white varnish on the underside of the sapphire crystal dial, thus creating magnificent volume and depth effects. The time is displayed by two applied Breguet numerals at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock swept over by rose gold leaf-shaped hands.

The rose gold case (28.6 x 40.85 mm) is set with 94 brilliant-cut spessartite gemstones (2.02 ct) arranged in a double color gradient covering a spectrum from cognac shades at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock to tangerine tones at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. This dark-light-dark effect and the variations in the size of the gemstones emphasize the daintily “waisted” and cambered profile of the watch, ensuring a perfectly smooth fit on the wrist. A second row of spessartite gemstones on the lower part of the case accentuates its asymmetrical curves.

The new Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-010 comes with a white calfskin strap with satin finish.

The rose gold pin buckle is adorned with the Patek Philippe logo.

This timepiece houses the Patek Philippe quartz caliber E15 whose mechanical components are finished with the same attention to detail as those found in the manufacture’s all-mechanical movements.

Technical Specifications

Ref. 4962/200R-010

Movement: E15 Quartz

Dial: Metallized sapphire crystal, zebra motif, engraved and inked, white varnish, rose gold applied Breguet numerals.

Case: Rose gold. Dimensions : 28.6 x 40.85 mm. Thickness: 7.36 mm. Water-resistant to 30m. Solid case back.

Gemsetting: Case 94 spessartites, “cognac” to “mandarine” tones (2.02 cts).

Srap: Calfskin, satinated finish, brushed white. Rose gold prong buckle.

Dimensions: 15 x 13 mm. Thickness: 2.07 mm.

Number of parts: 57.

Number of jewels: 6.

Quartz frequency: 32,768 Hz.

Power source: Silver oxyde battery 1.55 V.

Battery life (new): approximately 3 years.