Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre

amanico · 2021-10-10T07:57:30Z

Discover the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre, JLC s first modern minute repeater. Explore its platinum edition, movement signature, and rare variants.

amanico introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre, a pivotal timepiece from 2005 that marked JLC's entry into modern minute repeaters. His post not only showcases the platinum limited edition but also reveals a hidden detail—Antoine LeCoultre's signature on the movement—and shares his personal journey of obsession with this horological marvel.

The Master Minute Repeater Antoine Lecoultre was the first modern Minute Repeater by Jaeger Lecoultre. Issued in 2005, in platinum, in a limited edition of 200 pieces.

You know its face very well:

But did you know that it had Antoine Lecoultre's signature on the movement?

At that time, in 2005, this is the watch which amazed and surprised me the most. I was totally obsessed by it at the point to forget the Gyrotourbillon One, born one year before.

When one year after, the titanium version came out, I knew I would have to do everything to get it.

But still, I cannot forget all the feelings this Antoine Lecoultre version provided to me.

Best,

Nicolas

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The Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre was Jaeger-LeCoultre's first modern minute repeater, launched in 2005 as a platinum limited edition of 200 pieces.
A rare 'Sincere Edition' of the platinum case with the titanium version's skeletonized dial exists, limited to only 8 pieces, making it extremely challenging to acquire.
The titanium version of the Master Minute Repeater is noted for being significantly lighter and more comfortable on the wrist, with a modern open dial design that many find appealing.
The platinum version, while tempting, is often weighed against the titanium model for its wearability and dial configuration, with some collectors preferring the skeletonized dial of the Ti version.

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Humanist

Oct 10, 2021

Great post, thank you. Wonder how much service will be :)

amanico

Oct 10, 2021

Around 1500 / 2000 Euros, from memory.

amanico

Oct 10, 2021

It is a special one in my heart for sure. Thanks for looking, I.

holdemchamp1225

Oct 10, 2021

This piece has tempted me many times mon ami but I think I might wear the Ti model more which is the only reason why ai haven't added one already 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Maybe I should revisit this piece as well 🤷‍♂️

amanico

Oct 10, 2021

The Ti is lighter, much lighter, and more comfortable on the wrist. Add the very modern open dial and you have a winner.

holdemchamp1225

Oct 10, 2021

Agreed in both comfort and dial configuration for me. I like thr idea of the platinum case on this one and if it had the same skeletonized dial of the Ti version, I would be more keep on this one as well...

Guess will have to be patient and see what happens 👍😉

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater Antoine LeCoultre

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