Underlining the timeless appeal of classical design, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Master Control Classic, inspired by a 1995 Master Control reference, in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Set in a 36mm steel case – just two millimetres larger than its historic predecessor – the Master Control Classic is faithful to the original in every aesthetic detail, exuding vintage appeal with its cool, silvery-white colour palette and minimalistic design. The steel case is complemented by a classic silver-coloured sunray dial, with elongated triangular indexes and luminescent dots marking the hours, along with Dauphine hands.

The blued central seconds hand provides a subtle touch of colour. Fastened with a pin buckle, the warm brown ostrich strap, accented with lighter stitching, enhances the vintage appeal of the Master Control Classic.

While aesthetically faithful to the historic reference, the Master Control Classic is fitted with the latest version of the self-winding Calibre 899. A Jaeger-LeCoultre mainstay since its introduction almost two decades ago, Calibre 899 has been repeatedly updated to incorporate the latest performance-enhancing technology and today offers a power reserve of 70 hours.

The caseback bears the emblem that set the early Master Control models apart, a mark of their ‘1000-hour Control’ certification, and takes inspiration from the original medallion design of the 1990s. Behind this emblem lies a proprietary protocol, a stringent test of the fully cased watch – not just its movement – which established a new standard of precision when introduced in 1992 and has continually evolved alongside technological advances.

In paying homage to an historic model introduced 30 years ago, the limited-edition Master Control Classic celebrates the enduring appeal of elegant simplicity and classical design codes.

KEY FACTS:

Inspired by a historic reference: capturing classical proportions and restrained aesthetics in a 36mm steel case

Manufacture mainstay: showcasing the latest version of Calibre 899 with a 70-hour power reserve

Limited edition: celebrating the collection’s heritage with a caseback bearing the emblem of the earliest Master Control models, attesting to their ‘1000-hour Control’ certification and recalling the original medallion design of the 1990s

TECHNICAL DETAILS

MASTER CONTROL CLASSIC

Case: Steel

Dimensions: 36mm, 8.15mm thick

Movement: Self-winding Calibre 899

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Power Reserve: 70 hours

Dial: Silver sunrayed

Water resistance: 5 bar

Strap: Brown ostrich with pin buckle

Reference: Q4008520

Limited edition of 500 pieces