{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-calendar-moon-as12371","title":"Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is part of our First Look collection—your early access window into upcoming arrivals before they officially launch on the site. If you’d like more details or wish to reserve this watch ahead of the public release, simply click the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:firstlook@analogshift.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInquire for Priority Access\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e button at the top of the page, complete the short form, and a member of our team will reach out shortly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was a period in the 1990s when Jaeger-LeCoultre quietly produced some of the most compelling complicated watches on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before oversized sports watches dominated collecting culture, the Master Control collection offered something different: classical Swiss watchmaking, genuine technical substance, and elegant proportions. Among the standouts was the Master Moon—a watch that managed to combine a complete calendar, moonphase display, and everyday wearability without ever feeling overly complicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is something considerably more special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced as a limited edition of just 250 pieces in platinum, this Master Moon combines the understated sophistication of the Master Control line with one of the most desirable metals in watchmaking. Housed in a beautifully proportioned 37mm platinum case, it features a hinged officer-style caseback engraved \"Série Limitée à 250 Pièces,\" allowing the owner to reveal the movement beneath while maintaining the clean, traditional appearance of a closed-back watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark grey dial is a masterclass in restraint. Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9 o'clock, faceted hour markers, and elegant dauphine hands provide a refined backdrop for the watch's complete calendar display. Day and month apertures sit beneath the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature, while a central pointer date traces the outer chapter ring. At 6 o'clock, a moonphase display adds warmth and visual depth, balancing the dial perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of the Master Control family, the watch underwent Jaeger-LeCoultre's rigorous testing standards, reflecting the manufacture's longstanding commitment to precision and reliability. It's a reminder that beneath the elegant exterior lies the work of one of Switzerland's most respected movement makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted to a dark grey alligator leather strap with a signed deployant clasp, this platinum Master Moon captures a particularly appealing moment in Jaeger-LeCoultre's history—a time when complicated watches were designed not to attract attention, but to reward it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, collectors often refer to pieces like this as \"neo-vintage.\" We also prefer another term: future classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43922212257879,"sku":"40980162","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12371_40980162_JAEGERLECOULTRE_MASTERCALENDAR_140.8.98-1.jpg?v=1780674633","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-calendar-moon-as12371","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}