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Model Name:
JLC Master Compressor Geographic
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Reference:
Q1718170
Price ($)
$
11000
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
9.2
Crowd Rating:
2216
Watch Description
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic (Q1718170) is a men's watch with a stainless steel case and band, a black dial, and a sapphire crystal. It has a dual time zone, date, and AM/PM indicator. One of the first things you will notice when putting on the JLC Master Compressor ref. Q1718170 are the two large crowns. Jaeger-LeCoultre uses a ‘compressor’ system to make these watches water resistant.
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41.5
49.9

21
13.9

100
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
Calibre JLC 923
45
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic is an elegant luxury travel watch with a sporty compressor case design featuring patented push-button waterproof seals, a captivating black dial showcasing a 3D world map and intuitive rotating city disk for instant world time adjustments, targeted at discerning globetrotters and collectors who value technical sophistication, powered by the in-house automatic Calibre 939 offering a robust 70-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 9.2/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.9/10.0)** - The in-house Calibre 939 delivers exceptional finishing, chronometer-grade performance, and world time complexity on par with Patek Philippe's top travel calibers.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.7/10.0)** - Its intricate 3D globe dial, legible layout, and iconic compressor pushers offer design mastery comparable to Vacheron Constantin's Overseas world timers.
**Brand Metric (9.7/10.0)** - Jaeger-LeCoultre's legendary heritage and manufacturing prowess position it firmly in the elite company of A. Lange & Söhne among high-end luxury maisons.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Decades of pioneering inventions like the 1000-hour control test combined with the Geographic's clever world time mechanism echo Audemars Piguet's innovative legacy.
**Material Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel with sapphire crystal, AR coating, and meticulous brushing/polishing rivals the tactile excellence of Rolex Oystersteel cases.
**Versatility Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from boardroom to adventure with 100m water resistance and interchangeable strap compatibility akin to IWC's Pilot's Watch versatility.
**Complications Metric (8.8/10.0)** - The sophisticated world time with city ring and day/night indicator performs admirably, though slightly outshone by Greubel Forsey's ultra-complex GMTs.
**Functions Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Solid array of time, date, and full world time functions provides reliable utility similar to Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe divers.
**Rarity Metric (8.0/10.0)** - At its secondary market pricing and discontinued status with limited production runs, it holds scarcity value like vintage Omega PloProf models.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, design, and brand prestige while delivering superior complications and materials, positioning it as a tremendous value with TPS far exceeding peers at its price.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch punches well above its weight in haute horlogerie refinement and functionality compared to expectations for its market price.
## Watch Data
[https://images.chrono24.com/img/watches/full/154879212/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Master-Compressor-Geographic-World-Time.jpg] - [https://images.chrono24.com/img/watches/full/154879212/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Master-Compressor-Geographic-World-Time_back.jpg]; [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Master-Compressor-Geographic-Lume.jpg] - [Geographic Worldtimer]; [Jaeger-LeCoultre] - [Master Compressor Geographic]; [Switzerland] - [https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us-en/watches/past-collections/master-compressor/master-compressor-geographic-worldtime-q1768420]; [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-jaeger-lecoultre-master-compressor-geographic] - [Mechanical (self-winding)] - [Calibre 939]; [0] - [Luxury travel watch with patented compressor waterproof system, rotating city world time disk, 3D map dial, and in-house automatic movement for global adventurers.]; [40] - [48] - [11.55] - [20] - [100] - [70] - [28800] - [Super-LumiNova] - [40] - [Stainless steel] - [Sapphire (anti-reflective)] - [Fixed] - [Sapphire (exhibition)] - [Patented compressor push-button] - [Black alligator leather] - [Round] - [Black with 3D world map] - [Yes] - [Yes] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [Yes] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [Yes] - [Yes] - [Yes] - [No] - [Yes] - [No] - [Yes] - [No] - [Yes] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [No] - [Yes] - [No] - [No] - [9.9] - [A+] - [42500];
**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**





