Jaeger-LeCoultre - The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE Geneva Saturday, May 11, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
    Year: Circa 1998
    Reference No: a) 142.8.92.S
    b) 142.8.92

    Movement No: a) 3'026'849
    b) 2'790'951

    Case No: a) 2425
    b) 1365

    Model Name: a) Master Control Geographic
    b) Master Control Geographic

    Material: a) Stainless steel
    b) Stainless steel

    Calibre: a) Automatic, cal. 929-3, 38 jewels
    b) Automatic, cal. 929-3, 38 jewels

    Bracelet/Strap: a) Leather
    b) Leather

    Clasp/Buckle: a) Stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp
    b) Stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp

    Dimensions: a) 38mm Diameter
    b) 38mm Diameter

    Signed: a) Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    b) Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

    Accessories: a) Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre presentation box with outer packaging, guarantee dated June 8, 2001

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Master Control collection is the expression of a watchmaking tradition that has been meticulously refined by Jaeger LeCoultre. Featuring a wide range of functions, the Master Control models bring together a classic appearance and technical features. It is the brand's first line that has benefited from the “1,000 hour test” which inspired its name.
    Launched in 1998, the Master Control Geographic is distinguished by its dynamic design and contemporary elegance. Thanks to a second dial at 6 o’clock, this model indicates at a glance the exact time in another of the world's cities. A day and night indicator has been added to avoid any confusion and the model is further equipped with a calendar and a reverse power reserve.
    Composed of two watches, this lot presents the black and the silver version of the reference. Both are in excellent condition and the black version even appears unworn and complete with box, guarantee and product literature.
    A classic of traditional watchmaking, this set is a great opportunity for lovers of far-flung destinations to complete their collection with two modern world time watches.

  • Artist Biography

    Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Swiss • 1833

    Not all companies in the watchmaking field have been able to stand the test of time quite like Jaeger LeCoultre, also known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker." Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and originally named LeCoutre, the firm provided watchmaking's top brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, the high-grade, unfinished mechanical movements with which they completed their watches.

    In the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.

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This Lot is to be Sold with No Reserve

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. a) 142.8.92.S b) 142.8.92
A fine and attractive set of two stainless steel, automatic, dual time wristwatches with power reserve, date, local day/night indication, one with a black dial, guarantee and box and the other with a silver dial

Circa 1998
a) 38mm Diameter
b) 38mm Diameter

a) Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
b) Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF3,500 - 5,500 
€3,100-4,900
$3,500-5,500

Sold for CHF10,000

Contact Specialist
Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Sale
+ 41 79 637 1724
aghotbi@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE

Geneva Auction 11-12 May 2019