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.

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.

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.

The Discussion

mahesh

Jul 18, 2019

the 'date' on the sector dial is really a bad decision - would have been much 'pure' without it & probably a BIG winner ! Best, mahesh.,

mrds

Jul 18, 2019

Also my favorite of the three. The date window on the time-date really ruins the appeal of an otherwise flawless piece. Hands: I‘d love luminova instead of the void. Best, Daniel

kev09

Jul 18, 2019

Like the blue highlights and the sector dials but the hands are very unappealing to me. I quite like “Automatique” it makes a nice change from the usual Automatic. Regards Kev.

1WatchMan

Jul 18, 2019

I almost pulled the trigger a couple of times in the past. I've tried on them all and the Geographic wins on the wrist for me. Very nice trio, I love the sector dial and the color combination. I also like the hands a lot.

blau

Jul 18, 2019

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

Watcholic_id

Jul 18, 2019

If the MasterControl has no date, it would be competing for the first place 😊 Cheers

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

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