Pre-Owned Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph L.E. 178.C.C1 Q204C470

WHY WE LOVE IT

Most are no doubt familiar with Jaeger-LeCoultre via the famed Reverso. But that’s not La Grand Maison’s entire story.

The dynamic Swiss watchmaking powerhouse is responsible for myriad iconic designs, from — yes — reversible dress watches, to alarm-equipped dive watches, to complicated masterpieces, and more. Indeed, the storied company has one of the most diverse offerings in fine watchmaking.

The particular Jaeger-LeCoultre we have here couldn’t be farther, for example, from the elegant simplicity of the Reverso. A Master Compressor Chronograph, it’s a burly, complicated watch that certainly takes some confidence to wear well!

Housed in a 44mm black ceramic case with a sapphire crystal, a signed locking crown, and a black ceramic bezel, it features a luminous gloss black dial with applied Arabic and wedge indices, a matching handset, a triple-register chronograph, a tachymeter rehaut, and a date window at 4:30.

Powered by Jaeger-LeCoultre's in-house Calibre 751F automatic winding movement with 65 hours of power reserve, it comes fitted to a signed, black alligator strap with a signed steel deployant clasp.

Packed with functionality, this is a fantastic, daily-wearable modern chronograph from one of the best manufactures in the game.

OVERALL CONDITION

Case is in outstanding condition overall showing light signs of wear from gentle use. Luminous gloss black dial with applied indices and recessed subsidiary registers is in as-new condition with matching handset. Signed locking crown. Locking pushers.