The story behind this Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre has a long-standing expertise in ultra-thin movements. As early as 1907, the Vallée de Joux-based manufacture was crafting pocket watches of exceptional thinness. The Master Ultra Thin collection draws inspiration from this heritage to offer dress watches with a refined design. To ensure uncompromising reliability, in 1992 the brand launched its Master Control programme, which requires 1,000 hours of testing on the fully assembled watch. This procedure demonstrates that extreme thinness in no way compromises the timepiece’s robustness in everyday use. The Q1238420 model embodies this technical rigour within a design of great restraint.
Case, movement and strap of this Master Ultra Thin Date
The stainless steel case measures 39 mm in diameter and is 7.8 mm thick. Its flowing lines and polished surfaces reflect light evenly. Beneath the sapphire crystal, the silver-coloured dial with a sunburst finish features faceted applied hour-markers. The date is displayed in the window at 6 o’clock. The Dauphine-style hands feature a dual asymmetrical finish – polished and sandblasted – a detail that ensures clear time-reading. The sapphire crystal caseback offers a view of the finishes of the self-winding Calibre 899. This movement, comprising 219 components and featuring an open-worked gold oscillating weight, offers a 70-hour power reserve. A black alligator leather strap with square scales completes the watch and fastens with a folding clasp.
Why choose this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch
This model embodies the city watch according to Swiss watchmaking standards. It is aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate the understated elegance of a timepiece designed to slip beneath a shirt cuff. The absence of luminescent material on the dial confirms its classic style. The second-hand market allows you to acquire this model at a more affordable price. Choosing this watch means adding a piece of fine watchmaking with a understated design to your collection.
Contents and condition
This 2024 model comes with its wooden presentation box and documentation, including the warranty card dated October 2024. The watch was polished prior to being put up for sale. The steel surfaces have been restored to their original finish and the watch as a whole presents a neat appearance. The original leather strap is in good condition.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this timepiece. This model is covered by its current manufacturer’s warranty, and we accept returns within 10 days in accordance with our terms and conditions. As Switzerland’s leading second-hand specialist, backed by the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for a fitting and in-store collection, or fully secure international delivery.
* Very good condition – watch has been previously worn and polished. Slight signs of external wear. Case and strap in excellent overall condition.
