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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Ref. 146.2.83

Partially verified

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic, reference 146.2.83, is an 18K pink gold self-winding wristwatch manufactured in 2003. It features a water-resistant, two-body case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 14 mm in thickness, characterized by concave lugs and a case back secured with four screws. The black dial presents luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes, with subsidiary guilloché dials for the date and a second time zone, alongside AM/PM and world time displays. The timepiece is powered by the rhodium-plated caliber 923, which incorporates 31 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted to six positions. The watch is equipped with two crowns; one for world-time setting and one for winding and setting. The assembly is completed by an 18K pink gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by its original box, certificate, and instruction manual.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic, ref 146.2.83, showing the black dial with world-time apertures and secondary time-zone complications.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic, ref 146.2.83, showing the black dial with world-time apertures and secondary time-zone complications. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · World time wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
146.2.83
Catalogue / lot identifier
79
Source-reported date
2003
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
0202

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a two-body, 18K pink gold case, finished with polished surfaces. The design includes concave and curved lugs, with the case back secured by four screws, featuring a prominent 'Master Compressor' logo. The watch utilizes a specialized 'Compressor Key' system, with one winding-crown positioned at 2 o'clock dedicated to setting the world-time function, while the second crown at 4 o'clock handles the winding and basic time setting. A sapphire crystal protects the dial.

The black dial is configured with luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes. It incorporates subsidiary guilloché dials to display the date at the 3 o'clock position and a second time zone at the 7 o'clock position. Additional apertures indicate the AM/PM status at 9 o'clock and the world time display located between 5 and 7 o'clock. The display is completed by luminous pink gold alpha hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws and "Master Compressor" logo, concave and curved lugs”
  • “Compressor Key" winding-crown at 2 for world-time setting and winding crown at 4 for winding and setting”
  • “D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary guilloché dials for the date at 3 and the second time zone at 7”

Movement and Escapement

The timepiece is driven by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 923, a rhodium-plated movement finished with fausses cotes decoration. The movement contains 31 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. It is equipped with a monometallic balance, which has been adjusted to six distinct positions, and a shock absorber system for added resilience. The watch features a self-compensating flat balance spring to regulate its chronometric performance.

As a self-winding mechanism, the movement facilitates center seconds and includes the various complications displayed on the dial, such as the date, second time zone, and world time function. The dial, case, and movement are all documented as being signed by the maker.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 923, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

Condition and Accompanying Materials

The auction description reports an overall grading of AA, noting the condition as 'very good'. Specifically, the movement is graded as 'very good', while the dial is listed as 'as new'. The case is given a grade of 'good', suggesting some evidence of use compared to the other components. The luminous hands are described as original to the piece.

The watch is sold as part of a set that includes the original fitted box, the certificate of authenticity, and the instruction manual. The piece was originally sold on September 24, 2004, and is identified in the record as belonging to an East Coast collector.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 3 Good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 1-01 As new”
  • “Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and instruction manual.”
  • “Property of an East Coast collector”

Open research questions

  • What specific visual or structural wear resulted in the grade 3 'Good' rating for the case?
  • Does the internal movement finish show any visible evidence of servicing consistent with its 2004 sale date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Ref. 146.2.83
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger-LeCoultre“Jaeger-LeCoultre”
Reference146.2.83“Ref. 146.2.83”
Serial Number0202“No. 0202”
Year of Manufacture2003“Made in 2003”
MovementCaliber 923“M. Cal. 923”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold wristwatch”
Case Diameter41 mm“Diam. 41 mm”
Jewel count31“31 jewels”

Visible details

  • Compressor keys visible on both crowns
  • Luminous hands and indices
  • Rotating world time city ring at the dial periphery
  • Subsidiary dials for date and second time zone

Research qualifications

  • The provenance is stated as the property of an East Coast collector, which is unverified
  • The condition report provides grades but does not detail the specific wear mentioned in the 'Good' case rating

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Pink Gold Master Compressor Geographic Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Master Compressor Geographic," Ref. 146.2.83, No. 0202. Made in 2003, sold September 24, 2004. Very fine, large, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with date, world time display with 24-time zones, AM/PM indication, 2 crowns and an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and instruction manual.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record e1372d3947

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