Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils New Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 Wristwatches

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Summary

  • Jaeger-LeCoultre released a new Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 and Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel watches
  • Calibre 985 versions come in pink gold with a brown dial or platinum with polished or diamond-set bezels

As a gaming enthusiast putting on my virtual goggles and diving into the world of watchmaking, I’m thrilled to share the latest innovations from Jaeger-LeCoultre. They’ve unveiled not just three fresh spins on the Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985, but also a captivating new vision for the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel. These are more than mere timepieces; they’re masterpieces born from relentless pursuit of mechanical precision and artistic finesse.

The iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 is given a fresh take in a pink gold casing, complete with a rich brown dial, while it’s also presented in two platinum cases. One of these features a polished bezel, the other boasts a bezel adorned with 72 brilliant-cut diamonds. The Master Grande Tradition case, which is exclusively reserved for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most complex movements, boasts more than 80 individual components and showcases screwed-in lugs as well as a mix of polished, brushed, and micro-blasted surfaces.

The delicate adjustments in the dial design enhance both the beauty and practicality of the Calibre 985. A hand-finished bridge traverses the dial, while the tourbillon opening is slightly indented to give a sense of depth. Fine sandblasting adorns the minute markers, shifting opaline subdials with varying tones in different lighting conditions, and laser-carved, sculpted calendar numerals add an element of tactile curiosity. Beneath the tourbillon, there’s a curved 20-second scale and three hands, all blue-tinted and secured to the cage, emphasize the watchmaker’s precision in timekeeping. The tourbillon performs a complete rotation every 60 seconds, reflecting the brand’s dedication to accuracy.

On the backside of this 42mm watch, a sapphire crystal window showcases high-end watchmaking details such as screws coated in blue, sunray Geneva stripes, snailing patterns, and intricate hand-polishing, all culminating in a 22k gold rotor that bears the emblem of our founder Antoine LeCoultre from his 1851 Great Exhibition medal.

In other locations, the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel is a limited collection consisting of only 50 pieces. This luxurious timepiece is housed within an exquisite 18k pink gold case, featuring a unique anthracite grey Grand Feu enamel dial. The watch has a diameter of 40mm. The dial includes a hand-crafted sunray pattern and a circular-guilloché date subdial. Five layers of fired enamel at 800 degrees Celsius offer exceptional depth and vibrancy. The watch’s latest Calibre 978 tourbillon movement powers a titanium cage weighing less than a gram, along with a two-level hairspring, all painstakingly hand-finished to reflect the blend of technical mastery and timeless elegance by La Grande Maison.

For more information, head over to the Maison’s official website.

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2025-09-01 13:56