Jaeger-LeCoultre – MASTER Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste White Gold Edition
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
PRESENTS THE MASTER GRANDE
TRADITION TOURBILLON CÉLESTE
AT THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
In 2019, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the 15th year of its partnership with one of the most prestigious events in cinema, the Venice International Film Festival. Jaeger-LeCoultre has been the main sponsor of the film festival for over a decade, most notably by honouring personalities who have made significant contributions to contemporary cinema with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award.
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This year, la Grande Maison brings the brilliance of a star-studded night sky down to mingle with the more earthbound constellations found on the red carpet of the Mostra. A new edition of the
Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste, will be presented during the 76th edition of the oldest film festival in the world, scheduled for
28 August to
7 September 2019.
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The best films can redefine the most quotidian experiences, elevating life to art. In line with this approach, the
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste features a different perspective on time itself, with an orbital flying tourbillon that makes a complete turn of the dial over the course of
23 hours,
56 minutes and
4 seconds. This unusual time unit is the length of one sidereal day, calculated with reference to the more distant stars instead of the Sun.
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The dial itself depicts the night sky of the Northern hemisphere, showcasing the constellations of the zodiac calendar framed by an outer ring displaying their associated symbols. A tiny gold marker, seen just beyond the orbit of the flying tourbillon, revolves around the dial annually, an indication of where we are within this alternative and ancient star calendar.
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Differentiating this model of the
Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste from previous versions is its contemporary and arresting new design. At first glance, the dial has been simplified in terms of textures and indications, but it has in fact gained an additional dimension which is visible only in low light. The hour markers and constellations have been filled with Super-LumiNova™, evoking the glow of heavenly bodies on a clear night.
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An elegant and contemporary case, part of the new generation of case design set by this January’s
Master Grande Tradition ▶️ Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel, encloses the
334-component calibre
946 of the
Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste. A complex blend of surface textures, from satin finish to micro-blasting and mirror polish, comes together in a 43mm white-gold case that perfectly complements the deep blue dial and the roseate hue of the constantly beating gold balance wheel.
In both its mechanical and aesthetic aspects, the
Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste takes us beyond the everyday. It is the rare timepiece that captures the rhythms of daily life in parallel with the movements of the universe.
An Affinity for the Extraordinary
Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed unparalleled expertise in a wide range of horological métiers since it was founded in Le Sentier in
1833. Today, the Manufacture
Jaeger-LeCoultre practices no fewer than
180 watchmaking and watch-related skills in its Vallée de Joux facility, many of them honed over decades and enhanced by in-house innovation.
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The orbital flying tourbillon featured in the
Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste was first seen in the
2010 Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication, a chiming masterwork that exemplifies the savoir-faire of
Jaeger-LeCoultre and its role in expanding the field of high complication.
The flying tourbillon is uniquely combined with yet another area of mechanical watchmaking dominance for
Jaeger-LeCoultre — the sidereal indication of time, which appears in both masculine and feminine collections of La Grande Maison.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Model:
MASTER Grande Tradition Tourbillon Céleste Edition
Reference:
Q5273480
Movement
Manual mechanical movement,
Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 946
Power reserve: 45 hours
Functions
Hours/Minutes, Zodiac calendar,
24-hour civil time, Month, Orbital Tourbillon, Skychart
Case
White gold
Dimensions: 43 mm
Case back: Open
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial
Deep blue with Super-LumiNova™ treatment displaying the celestial bodies at night
Recto Hands Baguette
Strap
Blue Leather
Gold folding-clasp
Limitation:
Limited to
28 pieces
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