Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite Dial

amanico · 2018-06-03T01:39:56Z

Discover the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite Dial, a captivating SIHH 2015 release. Explore its unique aesthetic and the community's desire for more meteorite JLC models.

Amanico revisits the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite Dial, a surprising reveal from SIHH 2015. He highlights the captivating mystery and elegance this unique material brings to the classic triple calendar moon phase complication. Amanico also expresses a desire to see this distinctive meteorite dial treatment applied to more JLC models, such as a Duomètre or a Reverso.

Jaeger Lecoultre came with a surprise, at the SIHH 2015: A Meteorite Dial for the Master Calendar.

The Master Calendar certainly is an elegant watch with its triple calendar moon phase. The dial is an example of balance and class.

Choosing meteorite for the dial gives the watch some mystery and captivated me.

Here are two pictures I took at the SIHH:

Master Calendar Meteorite on a block of... Meteorite!

Since its unveil, we didn't discuss it too often.

What I regret is to not have seen more Jaeger Lecoultre watches with a meteorite dial.

There was a Reverso Duo, from the collection " Atelier Reverso " Collection, on the bottom left here:

But I would like to see this material used for a few others. A Duometre, maybe? Or another nice Reverso, but on the recto side, this time?

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The red gold version of the Master Calendar Meteorite is particularly appealing due to the dramatic contrast between the nearly black dial and the warm case, creating a more intense aesthetic than the steel model.
An interesting observation is the variation in date crescent color (red vs. blue) between different examples of the Master Calendar Meteorite, with blue seemingly becoming the standard.
The meteorite dial is noted for its ability to beautifully catch the light, and there's curiosity about the sourcing of the meteorite material for these watches.

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kev09

Jun 3, 2018

I haven’t seen it but it looks as if it would catch the light beautifully. Those Reversos superb. I wonder where they get their meteorites from - “Meteorites ‘R’ Us” perhaps? Regards Kev.

amanico

Jun 3, 2018

www.watchprosite.com

Cpt Scarlet

Jun 3, 2018

Apologies for mentioning Rolex in this thread.

Skyrider01

Jun 3, 2018

Interesting how the one in first picture has a red date crescent and the other a blue one. I think the blue is the standard now which is what mine has. Got this one last year and can't stop staring at that dial!

Tim_M

Jun 3, 2018

I appreciate the subtle logic of that combination! Though I'm not a fan of colored gold, the red gold version of this watch appeals to me more than the steel model. On the red gold Master Calendar Meteorite, the intensity of the nearly black dial and the contrast with the red gold case create high drama. The steel model with silver dial appears almost austere to my eye. Best, Tim

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