JLC Master Control 'Sector' Dial Chrono, Geo, Date

amanico · 2019-07-18T01:43:25Z

Explore Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2017 Master Control 'Sector' dial watches. Collectors discuss the Chronograph, Geographique, and Master Control Date, debating design choices like the date window and hands.

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Amanico revisits Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2017 Master Control 'Sector' dial trio, released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Master Control 1000 Hours. These limited-production pieces offered a unique aesthetic and value proposition. Amanico shares his personal preferences and invites the community to weigh in on the design choices, particularly the date window and hands.

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In 2017, Jaeger Lecoultre unveiled these three Master " Sector " dials to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Master Control 1000 Hours.

Produced for only one year, they also are interesting " first access " watches. A bit less expensive than the current offers, without date for the chrono and the Geographique, nor power reserve for the Geographique, they have their own character and charm.

From these three, I only regret the presence of the date on the Master Control, which breaks the appeal of this dial. My favorite? The Chronograph, closely followed by the Geographique.

Aaaah,, and I would also have preferred plain hands, too.

You?

Best.

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'Sector' dials achieved a balanced, mid-fifties aesthetic without appearing old-fashioned, offering an accessible entry point into JLC's Master Control line.
The presence of a date window on the Master Control is a point of contention; some find it useful for a daily wearer, while others believe it detracts from the dial's elegance.
The skeletonized or syringe hands are also a divisive element, with some collectors wishing for lume-filled hands for better legibility and others appreciating their unique character.
The 'Automatique' inscription on the dial is seen by some as a nice counterpoint to the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature, adding symmetry.
One collector's experience with the 2017 Master Control Date led them to become a JLC devotee, subsequently collecting vintage JLC pieces like the Memovox and Futurematic.
Despite the appeal, some collectors noted that the watches didn't resonate as much in person as they did in pictures, leading to different purchasing decisions.

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RG1

Jul 18, 2019

Chronograph for me [nt]

amanico

Jul 18, 2019

The most consistent among the three, for me, too. [nt]

blau

Jul 18, 2019

If only it were consistent in its typefaces!

The font on the sundials really bothers me--it should be sans serif like the tachymetre!

amanico

Jul 18, 2019

Wow, that's very picky! But you are totally right to be so. After all, a watch has to sing loudly to us, if we consider getting it. [nt]

blau

Jul 18, 2019

Indeed!

I think it makes particular sense, though, to be picky about printing style on a sector dial. Dial printing is what these watches are all about!

amanico

Jul 18, 2019

The care about details. That makes everything. Thanks for pointing that out. [nt]

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