Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hometime

About this reference

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hometime reference 174.2.05 (Q1622420) was produced during the mid-2000s and is no longer in current production. Collectors value this reference for its integration of the Calibre 975, an automatic movement developed with a focus on durability and precision, featuring a ceramic ball-bearing rotor and a variable inertia balance. The 40mm case is constructed from 18k rose gold, housing a silvered dial that displays a second time zone via a skeletonized GMT hand, a dedicated day/night indicator at 12 o'clock, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. On the secondary market, this gold reference typically trades between $9,000 and $13,000 depending on condition and the presence of original documentation. A notable production detail is the "Autotract" movement design, which was specifically engineered to simplify servicing while maintaining high shock resistance, marking a significant technical shift for the Master Control line during that era.