Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 388
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Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 388

Ref. 388

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 388 is a hand-wound movement developed and manufactured in-house, based on the patented Duometre concept with two independent gear trains—one dedicated to timekeeping, the other to complications—linked by a single escapement for uncompromised precision. Its most striking feature is the Heliotourbillon: a triple-axis tourbillon composed of 163 components and weighing less than 0.7 grams, rotating in a dynamic motion to enhance chronometric performance and visual spectacle. Calibre 388 incorporates a perpetual calendar with a grande date, moon phase, day/night indicator, and leap year display, alongside dual power reserve indicators. It runs at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), offers a power reserve of approximately 46 hours, and consists of 655 components including 89 jewels. The movement measures 34.3 mm in diameter and 11.15 mm in height.

Type
Handwound
Display
Analog
Power reserve
50 h
Frequency
21600 vph
Jewels
89
Diameter
34.3 mm
Complications
Big Date, Date, Day, Day, Hours, Minutes, Month, Moonphase, Night Indication, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement, Year Indicator