Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control 25th Anniversary

amanico · 2017-06-13T00:03:57Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control 25th Anniversary collection with sector dials. See the Master Control, Géographique, and Chronograph novelties.

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Amanico introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control 25th Anniversary collection, featuring three 'sector' dial novelties: the Master Control, Master Géographique, and Master Chronograph. This post provides an overview of these releases, including case dimensions and dial modifications, inviting community discussion on their reception five months post-introduction.

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At the SIHH, Jaeger Lecoultre unveiled three " sector " dials: The Master Control, the Master Géographique and the Master Chronograph.

We discussed these novelties here:

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What I didn't know was the name given to these three: " Master Control 25th anniversary ", to celebrate the birth of the Master Control Line.

Master Chronograph " 25 " :

Master Control " 25 ":

Master Géographique " 25 ":

And the three new members side by side:

39 mm case for the Control and the Geographique, 40 mm for the Chronograph. 11, 7 mm high for the Chronograph and the Geographique, 8, 5 mm for the Control.

Printed dials in both cases. The Chronograph lost the sub dial dedicated to seconds, while the Géographique lost the power reserve indicator.

5 months after their introduction in the catalog, what do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The sector dial design is a distinct feature, praised for offering something different from previous JLC tributes, though its long-term appeal is debated.
The absence of a date on the Master Chronograph is a positive for some, while the date on the Master Control is considered disruptive to the sector dial by others.
Concerns were raised about JLC's approach, with some wishing for more unique anniversary features or new movements rather than just updated dials and stripped-down complications.
The Master Control is favored by some for its simple layout and central seconds, finding the sector dial on the Géographique and Chronograph too busy with added complications.
The marketing strategy for the '25th Anniversary' designation, introduced after the initial release, was noted as somewhat unusual.
One collector found the Master Control date version improved when worn, citing its thickness, case size, and lug width as contributing factors.

The Discussion

sham1

Jun 13, 2017

The Geographique looks the best to me and the size is about right too. How I wish the chronograph was a manual!!

mahesh

Jun 13, 2017

saw one in flesh couple of weeks before & i think it is the best out of the 3 in pic. Best, mahesh.,

hs111

Jun 13, 2017

.. I still like my "classical" Geographic from 2004), still including the PR somewhat better. - But again, ".. Truth in the eye of the beholder ".. For the Sector Master Control, I'm still a bit disturbed by the date, but that may not be a major issue, for sector lovers, although exactly then it " breaks" the sectors, IMO. In general these sector dials are intended to complete their Master Series, in JLC's portfolio. Thx for bringing this to our memory and making me think back onto the chain of

kev09

Jun 13, 2017

and I like the sector dials with the blue hints but for me the skeleton hands, particularly on the Chrono, are a definite no. Regards Kev.

zabreg1 Mr White

Jun 13, 2017

And seriously considering it.

bimbeano

Jun 13, 2017

The chronograph is the one IMO, but the others also have the right stuff. I guess it's the blue accents that do it for me. Filip

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