Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar 140.8.87

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar 140.8.87 Steel

First debuting in 1992, the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control is a vintage-inspired collection rooted to the 1950s aesthetic of old with elegant dials, refined constructions and brilliantly executed movements – all benchmarks of JLC’s talents as a watchmaker. Offered here, we have the Master Control Calendar ref. 140.8.87 from the late 1990s to early 2000s. Boasting a stunning silver dial and a stainless steel case that comes in at a perfectly wearable 37mm diameter, this timepiece has everything one would want from JLC, the “watchmaker’s watchmaker.” Boasting applied dagger indices along with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock that help fill its dial with appealing details, the ref. 140.8.87’s display is reserved and restrained, while still packed with information such as its pointer date function, day and month apertures at 12 o’clock, and running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, which complete the functions that come with the watch as per its automatic cal. 889 movement. Sporting a flat, yet stepped bezel, gently curving lugs, and just a single crown, the Master Calendar is a wonderfully wearable watch that speaks to the collection’s original source of inspiration, the 1950s, while also celebrating JLC’s impressive craftsmanship. Brand : Jaeger-LeCoultre Dimensions : 37mm Model : Master Calendar Movement : Automatic cal. 889 Reference : 140.8.87 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa late 1990s Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, box, and undated papers Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting a beautiful silver dial to match its stainless steel case, this Master Calendar's display is elegant and refined everywhere you look and filled with nice details such as its red crescent-shaped pointer date hand, sharp dauphine hands or tasteful applied indices and numerals. THE CONSTRUCTION A lot of watch in a not-so-big package, the ref. 140.8.87's 37mm stainless steel case ensures that it wears elegantly on the wrist even though it is jam-packed with watchmaking. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.