Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control – Ref 140.2.892.B in 18K RG – Movt 889/1 2003 – #971 - Full Set

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control – Ref 140.2.892.B in 18K RG – Movt 889/1 2003 – #971 - Full Set

Beautiful Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control watch with reference 140.2.892.B in18K rose gold. The watch has a round light cream dial and Arabic numerals and arrows marking each hour. At 6 o’clock is engraved “Automatic” and the window for the date at 3 o’clock. It is “Swiss Made” model. The hands are in gold with Dauphine design. It is a screwed back case in 18K rose gold with engraved outside “Jaeger Lecoultre – 5 ATM – 140.2.89 – Master Control – 1000 hours - #971”. The watch has an automatic movement with caliber 889/1and 33 jewels. The watch comes with a JLC black crocodile strap and a 18K JLC rose gold double clasp. Width beginning lugs is 19mm. It is a full set with box, Certificat de Garantie, booklet and warranty book.

History

The story of Lecoultre started in 1833 with Charles Antoine LeCoultre. In 1844 he invented the “millionometre” and then in 1851, he obtained a gold medal for his work and products at the universal exhibition. In 1877, LeCoultre built movement and between 1860 and 1925, it made 60,000 with various level of complication. 1925 is the merger with Edmond Jaeger. After this time came amazing pieces like the duoplan and the smallest caliber 101. Then came the Reverso in 1931, the Memovox in 1951, the Futurematic in 1953. In july 2000, the company became part of the Richemont group. 

Technical details

Automatic movement with caliber 889/1 with 33 jewels and 28,800 A/h. The power reserve is 40 hours. 

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 37mm


Length including lugs: 43mm