Jaeger-LeCoultre replica watches master, the first reaction of many people to it is the representative of formal wear. Indeed, if there is a ranking like “best formal watch”, I think it will not be difficult for the master series to enter the TOP3. In terms of functions, master moon phases, full calendar moon phases, master calendars, full calendar timing, power reserve display, etc., are all popular master models on the market. But the charm of Jaeger-LeCoultre masters is far more than that. Today, we will start with the tourbillon and talk to you about the Jaeger-LeCoultre master series.
Now that we start with the tourbillon, we might as well take a look at the origin of Jaeger-LeCoultre and tourbillon.
In 1946, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the first 170 tourbillon movement, limited to 26 pieces, which became one of the most accurate movements at that time. Later, this movement won the first prize in the centenary competition of the Neuchâtel Observatory. One more thing here, Neuchâtel is the main concentration of Swiss watchmaking, and the authoritative certification site of COSC is here. At the beginning of the 20th century, the observatory competition became a trend at that time, and major watch brands were proud to win the three major observatory competition awards (Geneva Observatory in Switzerland, Kew Observatory in the United Kingdom, and Neuchâtel Observatory in Switzerland).
In 1993, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the first Reverso tourbillon watch, equipped with a rectangular 828 movement. In 2004, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched a more “violent” challenge to tourbillon technology and launched the first multi-axis tourbillon. Through the multi-directional rotation of the balance wheel and escapement mechanism on two planes, the tourbillon device presents a spherical shape, thereby counteracting the influence of gravity from all directions.
At the same time, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the Gyrotourbillon 1 watch. In the mainstream auction houses in the past ten years, this watch can be sold at a high price almost every time it appears.
Next, let us return to the combination of the master series and the tourbillon.
Compared with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Perfect Fake Watches on the podium and auction house, the Master Series Tourbillon watches are much “simple”. In 2009, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched a Master Series Tourbillon. The 978G movement equipped with the watch became the trump card of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon movement, and it underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2019 with high-end finishes. This movement also provided inspiration for other Jaeger-LeCoultre movements, such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre 983 movement. The 983 movement has tourbillon and moon phase functions, and the Jaeger-LeCoultre ultra-thin master series tourbillon moon phase watch also came into being.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra-Thin Master Tourbillon Moon Phase Watch is the first time that Jaeger-LeCoultre has combined the moon phase function and the tourbillon function in the Master series.
The watch uses a rose gold case with a diameter of 41.5 mm and a thickness of 12.10 mm. It is worth mentioning that the rose gold material of the case is the patented 18K Le Grand rose gold alloy developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
In fact, many watch brands will add their own secret recipes on the basis of ordinary rose gold to form rose gold with brand temperament.
Jaeger-LeCoultre is no exception. The 18K Le Grand rose gold alloy has a softer tone and better resistance to fading, and it has a unique classic elegance of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
In contrast, the dial is more lively. Hours, minutes, calendar, dual moon phases and a tourbillon are assembled on the white disc. Although there are many functions, they have found the most suitable positions for each other. The entire disk does not look crowded at all, continuing the classic and simple appearance of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Series.
The moon phase display at 12 o’clock uses a triple moon phase function. The first is the golden moon against the background of the blue night sky. This is the traditional display method we are most familiar with, representing the moon phase in the northern hemisphere. On the left side of the moon phase disk is the profit and loss icon of the moon phase in the southern hemisphere, and finally the number on the right side of the moon phase disk is the moon age display.
The protagonist at 6 o’clock is the tourbillon, which echoes the moon phase disk, which has a poetic flavor of “tourbillon under the moon”.
The tourbillon frame is made of titanium, and all the parts add up to only about 0.3 grams. The rose gold watch bridge is deliberately made slender, so that the display window looks more transparent, leaving us more space to appreciate the operation of the tourbillon.
In addition to the hour and minute hands, the central pointer of the watch is used to indicate the date, and the difference can be seen from the red mark on the tip of the pointer. Jaeger-LeCoultre has added an “instantaneous jump” function to the pointer date display. When transitioning from the 15th to the 16th of each month, the date pointer will automatically jump at 90 degrees to avoid blocking the tourbillon.
Turning to the back of the watch, what you see is the Jaeger-LeCoultre 983 self-winding movement. As mentioned above, the 983 movement is developed from the Jaeger-LeCoultre ace tourbillon movement. In addition to the functions of hours, minutes, seconds and tourbillon, it also adds the function of triple moon phase display and “instantaneous jump” date.
In terms of decoration, Côtes de Genève and sunburst patterns are used on the plywood respectively. The hollow rotor is made of rose gold, the surface is polished and micro-sandblasted, and the brand JL logo is decorated. In addition, the blued screws and chamfered bridges that are visible to the naked eye not only add beauty to the back of the watch, but also embody advanced watchmaking craftsmanship.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 983 vibrates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), providing the watch with a 45-hour power reserve.
If you have read the article and become interested in this watch, I hope you can go to the store to see it in person and truly feel the beauty of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advanced watchmaking.
Of course, for the budget of most watch lovers, the tourbillon watch may only be “viewed from a distance”, so you might as well take a look at the ultra-thin master moon phase watch. It is no exaggeration to say that this watch is definitely the main force in the master series and the mainstream of formal Luxury replica watches.
The master moon phase has undergone an upgrade in 2021. The diameter of the watch is 39 mm, and the thickness is reduced to 9.3 mm. The most important thing is that the power of the upgraded 925AA movement has been increased to 70 hours.
The style of the master moon phase is also very rich, and there are many choices, but right now I recommend everyone the rose gold model. The rose gold case and egg yellow dial give people a festive and warm feeling. In my opinion, this watch is also particularly representative of the essence of the Maestro series, such as the iconic Dauphine-style hands, this watch uses a three-hand design, and the gold hour and minute hands are paired with a blue second hand to form a visual contrast.
The three-dimensional JL logo at 12 o’clock looks more eye-catching thanks to the lack of other functional windows on the upper part of the dial. The moon phase display at 6 o’clock is an old partner of the master series.
The golden moon is in the blue night sky with denser stars, and the pointer on the moon phase disk is responsible for pointing to the date around the periphery.
The two Jaeger-LeCoultre ultra-thin master series watches introduced to you today are both made of rose gold and equipped with brown leather straps, exuding warmth in the gray and white winter. Both watches are also water resistant to 50 meters.
In addition, whether it is an ultra-thin master tourbillon watch or an ultra-thin master moon phase watch, they have all passed Jaeger-LeCoultre’s internal proprietary ‘1000-hour test’. This test is not only to test the movement before and after the casing, but also to conduct a comprehensive test after the watch is assembled. In this way, it can ensure that the detected data is the closest to the error of our daily use.
Just listing numbers, you may not feel much about it. Let’s put it this way, the well-known Swiss Official Observatory (COSC) tests each watch in 14 to 20 days (about 336 hours to 480 hours), and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 1000-hour test takes about 42 days.
The “1000-hour test” first started with the master series. Today, every watch of Jaeger-LeCoultre replica must undergo this test, and only after meeting the test standards can the quality certification mark be engraved on the back of the watch.
