The sweet-spot-sized classic gets the golden touch

There are watchmakers, and then there is the “Watchmaker of Watchmakers,” a heavy title that Jaeger-LeCoultre earned the hard way by supplying high-end calibers to the holy trinity of horology for decades. Since 1833, the Vallée de Joux watchmaker has produced over 1,400 calibers. While that alone is a huge flex, JLC has also dedicated itself to building collections showcasing pure mechanical restraint, such as the Master Ultra Thin line, which draws inspiration from the maison’s incredibly slim pocket watches from the early 1900s.

The Master Ultra Thin line has always excelled at stripping away the unnecessary and proving that technical restraint is an art form in itself. Now, Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding the family with a watch for those who prefer classic, mid-size proportions.…