106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 245
Jaeger-LeCoultreMaster Control 1000 Hours
A rare and elegant wristwatch with date - with original box, repair guarantee certificate and additional leather strap with JLC 18 K white gold buckle
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The Master Control 1000 Hours model series was launched in 1992. The present version is a special model in 18 K white gold. Indexes, numerals and hands are made in rose gold and give the timepiece a very special radiance. According to Jaeger-LeCoultre only 45 examples of this rare model were made.
The present watch is described and illustrated in: J. Michael Mehltretter "Armbanduhren, Technik, Funktion und Bewertung", 2nd corrected edition, Stuttgart 2022, p. 118f.
Master Control 1000 Hours - A pioneer in watchmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre set new benchmarks in reliability. Upon completion, every single one of their watches must pass the severe master control test programme, where the watches undergo the most demanding testing for a 1000 hours. The master control test is superior to the official chronometer test, which only tests the movement. Jaeger-Le Coultre tests the finished watch in its case and with hands.