Jaeger-LeCoultre – MASTER Control Chronograph Calendar

Jaeger-LeCoultre – MASTER® Control Chronograph Calendar - 2020

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces a new design 

and new models for its Master Control collection

Since it was introduced in 1992, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control collection has been defined by technical rigour and stylistic restraint, its constant evolution imbued with the Maison’s deep respect for tradition and constant quest for innovation.

In 2020, La Grande Maison relaunches the collection, drawing inspiration from the classic round watches of the 1950s, such as the Futurematic, PowerMatic and Memovox models, and adding a dash of 21st-century flair.Rather than paying homage to a single historic reference, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a range of timepieces featuring some of its most emblematic complications.

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Designed for the urban sophisticate, every element of the Master Control line has been restyled. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers have harnessed and modernised the Maison’s classical design codes to create a refined yet entirely contemporary aesthetic that highlights the collection’s complications. A new case design heralds the introduction of a new pink gold alloy – Le Grand Rose gold®.

When launched in 1992, the Master Control line was the first of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collections to benefit from its pioneering ‘1000 Hours Control’ certification – which inspired the collection’s name. A demanding process that tests the entire cased-up watch (not just its movement), it set a new benchmark when introduced and has continually evolved in response to technological advances, to remain one of the watch industry’s most stringent testing protocols.

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Naturally, with this background and the Maison’s long history of technical innovation, the relaunch of Master Control is not simply a stylistic exercise. The Manufacture’s engineers have comprehensively revised and updated all of the movements, increasing power reserves to as much as 70 hours and enhancing overall performance and reliability. Like all Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces, the Master Control watches carry an 8-year warranty in addition to the 1,000 Hours Control certification.

MASTER CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR

The headline model of the new Master Control collection features a newly developed movement, Calibre 759, which combines a chronograph with a triple calendar display and a moon-phase. Brought together for the first time in a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece, this alliance of complications evokes the ancient links between watchmaking and astronomy.

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The new Calibre 759 features a column-wheel chronograph with a vertical clutch, a moon-phase indicator, and a 65-hour power reserve.

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With a balanced dial layout that combines the familiarity of two classical complications – a triple calendar and a bi-compax chronograph – Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers have made the reading of the displays straightforward and intuitive, despite the complexity of the information shown.

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The 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock is balanced by the running seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, while the day and month windows in the top part of dial are balanced by the moon-phase and date indicator at 6 o’clock.

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The entire display is anchored by the central chronograph seconds hand and contained by the pulsometric scale marked around the dial flange.

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Complementing the Chronograph Calendar’s timeless style, rectangular chronograph pushers add a purposeful, modern air to the well-proportioned 12.05mm thick case, which is offered in steel or Le Grand Rose gold®.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Model:  MASTER® CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR

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Reference: Q4138420 (stainless steel)

Movement
Automatic mechanical movement,
Calibre: Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 759
Number of parts: 356
Power reserve: 65 hours

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Functions: hours/minutes, small seconds, calendar with date,
day and month indications, moon phases, chronograph
Case

• Stainless steel 
• Le Grand Rose gold®

Satin and polished finishes
Sapphire crystal case-back
Dimensions: 40mm x 12.05mm
Water-resistance: 5 bar
Dial
Silver sunray finish, applied indexes
Strap
Novonappa® calf or alligator

Reference:  

• Q4138420 (stainless steel), PRICE (14 500 $ )
• Q4132520 (Le Grand Rose gold®)

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