Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Ultra-Thin collection has long epitomized the essence of a dress watch for the contemporary collector, blending JLC’s expertise in crafting ultra-thin calibres with timeless elegance. In 2024, the collection receives a refresh, including a new rendition of the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar, featuring subtle updates to its case and dial design, alongside a notable increase in power reserve. This refreshed line-up offers four variations, including a striking model with a gradient midnight blue sunray dial.
Precision and Perpetuity: Mastering Time Anomalies
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The perpetual calendar complication addresses the inherent anomaly between civil time and celestial cycles, making it one of the most challenging complications in watchmaking. The newly introduced Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar is powered by Calibre 868, meticulously designed and assembled in-house at Jaeger-LeCoultre. Featuring a new escapement and pallets, Calibre 868 boasts a robust power reserve of 70 hours, thanks to its enhanced energy efficiency.
Sophisticated Updates for the Perpetual Dress Watch
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While maintaining the elegant 39mm diameter and 9.2mm thickness, the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar receives subtle design enhancements, including slimmer lugs for increased comfort. The dial is refined, with improved legibility and intricate detailing on the moon phase display. Each facet of the Dauphine hands receives a unique finish, reflecting Jaeger-LeCoultre's dedication to precision in aesthetics.
Expanded Variation and Modern Style
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The refreshed collection offers four captivating variations, including the model with a gradient midnight blue dial, contrasting elegantly with its pink gold case. The azure finish of the sub-dials creates a mesmerizing play of light against the sunray-brushed main dial. Additionally, two pink gold models feature classical eggshell dials, one with diamonds around the bezel. A fourth variation is presented in steel with a sunray-brushed silver dial, offering versatility for every occasion.
Continuing Tradition with Modern Sophistication
True to Jaeger-LeCoultre's philosophy of marrying tradition with modernity, the latest iteration of the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar embodies horological excellence in a fresh and timeless style. Available with interchangeable alligator straps, this collection celebrates JLC’s legacy of precision and innovation while embracing contemporary elegance.
Technical Specifications:
MASTER ULTRA THIN PERPETUAL CALENDAR
- Case: pink gold; pink gold with diamond-set bezel (60 diamonds ~ 0.85 carats); steel
- Dimensions: 39 mm x 9.2 mm
- Calibre: automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Calibre 868 Frequency: 28,800 Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, perpetual calendar (day, date, month, year) with red security zone, moon phases
- Power reserve: 70 hours
- Dial: gradient blue sunray*; eggshell; silver sunray
- Strap: Black alligator (pink gold case with eggshell dial, steel case) / Blue alligator (pink gold case with midnight blue dial)*
- Water resistance: 5 bar
- References: Q114258J – pink gold with midnight blue dial*, Q1142510 – pink gold with eggshell dial, Q1142501 – pink gold with diamonds and eggshell dial, Q114842J – steel with silver sunrayed dial
