Jaeger-Lecoultre often referred to as the "watchmaker of watchmakers" is a brand we see deserving of much more discussion in the vintage community. Their recent release of "The Collectibles" – a capsule collection of their vintage highlights has been a welcome reminder of their incredible heritage. 

Without question, this ref. 145.8.79.S is our favorite Master Ultra Thin model for its gorgeous and minimalist dial layout. We'd even go as far as calling this "the 1016 of dress watches." These models housed the cal. 849 manual-winding JLC caliber which measures just 1.85mm thick. This reliable and ultra-thin movement allowed for an impressively thin case of just 5.4mm, adding to the elegance of this piece. To boot, these were also rated to 5 atmospheres, making them practical to wear on rainy days. This particular example is cased in steel making it a practical option to wear often or use as a dress watch for travel occasions. The silver dial has a pearly white hue which pairs perfectly against a myriad of strap options. This piece has remained in fantastic and sharp, unpolished condition and comes with a new blue gator strap, JLC signed deployant buckle as well as its original JLC strap. If you've been looking for an interesting neo-vintage dress watch this piece is fantastic option that we believe deserves more attention in the coming years. 

Dial: Mint with no blemishes under magnification. Hands: Are mint and matching. Case: Very light signs of use there are some micro scratches but it remains completely unpolished with sharp lugs. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Two piece gator strap in blue, JLC signed deployant buckle and original JLC strap included. Crystal: Clear. The movement is running nicely on our timegrapher and comes with our 1 year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: Early 2000s Reference: 145.8.79.S Serial: 24XXX Dimensions: 34mm width, 39.5mm lug to lug, 17mm lug width, 5.4mm thickness. Movement: Manual winding JLC caliber 849.