Jaeger-Lecoultre Embraces 1990S Aesthetics With New Master Control Classic

Influenced by a timeless 1995 watch and presented in a subtle 36mm design.

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While certain periods in horology appear ideal for revisitation, Jaeger-LeCoultre opts to reference the 1990s with its Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic instead of looking back five or six decades.

This is another remarkable dress watch launch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker, following the debut of two Master Ultra Thin clocks last month. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic, according to the horologist, “exudes vintage appeal” and features a silver-white sunray dial within a refined, new 36mm case design. The company's iconic Dauphine hands highlight elongated triangular indices on a stunning dial, while the timepiece pays tribute to a 1995 Master Control reference.

A date window is prominently displayed at the 3-o’clock position, and its sunburst dial evokes the nostalgic allure of timepieces from that period, as noted by Jaeger-LeCoultre, referencing the 1990s. Super-LumiNova markings provide an elegant accent at the extremities of its polished hands and convey precision through dots positioned beneath each hour marker. The latest Master Control Classic is initially limited to 500 pieces and measures 36mm, a mere two millimetres larger than the original 1995 reference.

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The watchmaker observes that the “Master Control Classic honours the collection’s legacy with traditional proportions and understated aesthetics in a 36mm steel case,” making it exceptionally suitable for sophisticated holiday and winter attire this season. According to Jaeger-LeCoultre, the clock, presented elegantly on a stylish camel-hued ostrich leather strap, exhibits a genuine vintage aesthetic, according to the essence of the original Master Classic.

Despite featuring an in-house Calibre 899 movement with a remarkable 70-hour power reserve, the watch has a tiny profile of 8.15mm in thickness. The engraved caseback honours the original 1995 Master Control Classic, with inscriptions that highlight its 1000-hour Control certification and a medallion design from the 1990s. Exacting and careful features, like as a blue seconds hand, underscore the design's purity, according to Jaeger-LeCoultre.

The latest Master Control Classic exemplifies a harmonious combination of simplicity and timeless elegance, with an accurate movement, and is heralded by Jaeger-LeCoultre as a “historic” model that pays homage to its design heritage. Three decades later, the 2025 edition of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic commemorates the lasting allure of refined simplicity and traditional design principles. Discover additional information on the Jaeger-LeCoultre website, and acquire one for approximately $8,950.