Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Luxury

www.thewatchbox.com The early 2000's were a period of renaissance for Jaeger-LeCoultre sports watches. After a hiatus of nearly two decades, JLC resumed manufacture of sports models with the debut of the now classic Master Compressor line. This Master Compressor Geographic combines the innovative one-twist "Compressor" water-resistant crowns with a traditional JLC complication, the Geographic dual-time system. Add styling inspired by the legendary 1968 Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris diver, and the result is a watch that is gaining a reputation as collectible in its own right. The JLC "Geographic" function allows two types of dual-time configuration. First, it can be used as a conventional twin time zone watch. The small dial at seven o'clock can be set independently of the center hands' "local" time zone. This second time zone includes an AM/PM indicator for extra clarity. The second function of the dual-time system is Jaeger-LeCoultre's famous "Geographic" complication. By synchronizing both time zones with the "Geographic" city ring indicating the user's current time zone (represented by a city on the ring), it is possible to adjust the reference city for instant indication of the present time (and AM/PM status) in that city. Adjusting the city reference ring alters the time on the small dial at seven. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic's "Compressor" crowns embody an original JLC watchmaking innovation. With a single half-twist, each crown unlocks completely for windi