Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date – Ref. 140.8.89

The Master Control collection has long been one of the purest expressions of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s approach to watchmaking. Elegant, technically accomplished and free from unnecessary excess, it remains one of the most compelling dress watches of its era.

This reference 140.8.89 features a beautiful silver sunburst dial that reveals different shades depending on the light. Applied hour markers, dauphine hands, a blued central seconds hand and a discreet date display at 3 o’clock create a layout that feels balanced and timeless.

The 37 mm stainless steel case is, in our view, one of the model’s greatest strengths. Modern enough for everyday wear yet faithful to classic proportions, it wears exceptionally well on a wide variety of wrists.

Inside beats the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 889/2 automatic movement, a calibre widely respected for its reliability, slim profile and refinement. It is exactly the kind of movement that helped establish Jaeger-LeCoultre’s reputation among collectors and fellow manufacturers alike.

This example is fitted with its original Jaeger-LeCoultre ostrich leather strap in very good condition and retains its original Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp, adding to its appeal as a well-preserved and complete example.

What we particularly appreciate about this reference is its versatility. It is sophisticated without feeling formal, understated without being plain, and remains every bit as enjoyable today as when it was first introduced.

Specifications

• Reference: 140.8.89
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Case Diameter: 37 mm
• Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 889/2 Automatic
• Dial: Silver Sunburst
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date
• Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
• Strap: Original Jaeger-LeCoultre Ostrich Leather Strap
• Clasp: Original Jaeger-LeCoultre Deployant Clasp

A classic Master Control from a period many collectors regard as one of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest.