98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 585
Jaeger-LeCoultre "Master Control 1000 Hours", Movement No. 2664539, Case No. 2160, Ref. 140.8.89, Cal. 889/2, 37 mm, circa 1995
An automatic wristwatch with centre seconds and date - with original box, operating instructions, guarantee and hang tag - "Full Set"
Case: steel, screwed back with embossing and engraving, movement protection cap. Dial: silvered.
The JLC Master Control 1000 Hours boasts a diameter of 37 mm; the steel case has gently curved lugs and a polished bezel. The watch is powered by a 21k gold rotor.
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.
An automatic wristwatch with centre seconds and date - with original box, operating instructions, guarantee and hang tag - "Full Set"
Case: steel, screwed back with embossing and engraving, movement protection cap. Dial: silvered.
The JLC Master Control 1000 Hours boasts a diameter of 37 mm; the steel case has gently curved lugs and a polished bezel. The watch is powered by a 21k gold rotor.
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.
Sold
estimated
1.600—3.000 €
Price realized
3.500 €