Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor World Chronograph
During my recent Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture visit I had a chance to view and photograph the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor World Chronograph, which was originally unveiled at SIHH 2010, in January. It is available in a 46.3 mm diameter stainless steel and titanium or 18k pink gold and titanium case (pictured). This new sports watch features a number of innovations that help the watch withstand tough conditions. The new Extreme World Chronograph is driven by an in-house 752 calibre automatic movement, and it is protected by an unprecedented air cushion shock absorber system. It features a vertical clutch, a large variable inertia balance and a laser-welded balance spring, which help with reliability, precision and endurance. The dial even features a rugged new material called Texalium™.
The new Master Compressor World Chronograph features a chronograph and world time functions. The chronograph pushpieces are screw locked, as is the crown, a signature of the Master Compressor line. The dial is made of a grey carbon fiber like material called Texalium™. Sub dials at 9 and 3 o'clock display chronograph hours and minutes respectively. A half-moon indicator at 6 o'clock is a movement operating indicator. An angled date window sits at 5 o'clock. A crown at 10 o'clock turns the internal bezel to one of 24 world time cities and instantly switches the central hour hand to that city.
Water-resistance is 100 meters. Power-reserve is 65 hours.
Each timepiece comes with interchangeable calfskin and rubber straps. The calfskin strap features a cool microfiber inner lining. The straps can be switched out without a tool, using the easy change button on each side of the caseback.
Ref. 1762450, 18-carat pink gold/titanium/calfskin leather/rubber, limited series of 200.
Ref. 1768450, stainless steel/calfskin leather/rubber, limited series of 500.
Retail TBD
Source: Jaeger-LeCoultre