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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Q1558420 Stainless Steel, Silver Dial
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Q1558420 Stainless Steel, Silver Dial
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| Like New (9/10) | 2017 | Yes | Yes |
Opening Context
The Master Control family reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most disciplined approach to everyday watchmaking, grounded in proportion, reliability, and understated elegance. Within that lineage, the Master Calendar holds a special place, offering a complete calendar with moonphase in a format that remains resolutely wearable. It speaks to JLC’s historical strength as a manufacture capable of producing refined complications intended for daily life, not occasional display.
Why This Reference Matters
The Q1558420 is respected for its balance and clarity. The silver sunray-brushed dial provides a calm backdrop for the day, date, month, and moonphase displays, all arranged symmetrically and without visual excess. Nothing competes for attention, yet every function is immediately legible. Inside, the automatic calibre 866 is purpose-built for this layout, valued for its reliability and smooth operation. In stainless steel, the watch feels especially honest, emphasizing function and proportion over precious metal statement.
On the Wrist
At 39mm, the Master Calendar wears with near-universal ease. The case is slim and well shaped, sitting comfortably and close to the wrist. The stainless steel construction keeps the watch light and versatile, while the sunray dial adds just enough visual interest as it catches the light. On the wrist, it feels composed and practical, equally suited to daily wear or more formal settings.
Condition & Transparency
This example features a 39mm stainless steel case with a silver sunray-brushed dial displaying day, date, month, and moonphase. It is fitted to a black leather strap and secured by a Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel deployant clasp. Power comes from the automatic calibre 866 with an approximate 43-hour power reserve. Any information regarding service history, box, or papers is disclosed clearly based on confirmed details, with no assumptions made where information is unavailable.
Why It Belongs in a Collection
The Master Calendar is ideal for collectors who value classical complications presented with restraint. It complements time-only dress watches by adding utility, and pairs naturally with sport models by offering refinement without fragility. Within a broader collection, it represents Jaeger-LeCoultre at its most complete, practical, and quietly confident.
Closing
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Q1558420 is a watch defined by balance rather than ambition. For collectors drawn to usable complications, thoughtful design, and watches that feel right every time they are worn, this reference remains one of the most satisfying modern expressions of the complete calendar.
Specifications
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Case Size: 39 mm
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Dial: Silver Sunburst Dial with Triple Calendar, Moonphase & Pointer Date
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Strap: Black Leather Strap with Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp
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Power Reserve: 43 Hours
- Movement: Automatic (Calibre 866)
Shipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.
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