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Jaeger-LeCoultre · Master Control

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic

Ref. Q4008520 · Mechanical

$8,950In stock
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Case

Diameter
36mm
Thickness
8.15mm
Lug width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Gray

Movement

Caliber
899
Type
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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Master Control collection · 14 watches

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Master Control Chronograph Calendar40mm
Master Control Chronometre Date
Master Control Chronometre Date38mm
Master Control Chronometre Date
Master Control Chronometre Date38mm
Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve
Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve39mm
Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar
Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar39mm
Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar
Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar39mm
Master Control Date Stainless Steel
Master Control Date Stainless Steel40mm
Master Control Geographic
Master Control Geographic40mm
Master Control Geographic
Master Control Geographic40mm
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Owners widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic for its beautiful, sophisticated, and versatile design, with reviewers highlighting its faithful 36mm proportions, slim 8.15mm profile, and refined silver sunray dial featuring Dauphine hands and a blued seconds hand. The updated Calibre 899 automatic movement is noted for its reliability and 70-hour power reserve, and the overall finishing is considered excellent for its price point. Some owners find the hands blend into the dial, making legibility difficult without glasses, and one reviewer considers the "Automatique" text superfluous. The retail price of $8,600 is noted as a barrier by some, and one owner warns of micro-scratches on polished surfaces. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic highly for its elegant design and refined finishing at its price point.

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