Debuting in 1992, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master collection channels the timeless elegance of 1950s dress watches. This ref. 145.8.79.S Master Ultra-Thin, from the late 1990s, exemplifies this vision perfectly.
Housed in a classic 34mm stainless steel case with a stepped bezel and curved lugs, it presents a stunning silver dial. The display is a masterclass in restrained design: sharp dauphine hands complement applied dagger indices and Arabic numerals at the cardinal points. This refined aesthetic, true to its mid-century inspiration, is powered by the exquisite, ultra-thin manual-wind Calibre 849, visible via an exhibition caseback.
It is a wonderfully wearable testament to the collection’s heritage and JLC’s revered craftsmanship as the “watchmaker’s watchmaker.”
