The Master Compressor Geographic Ref. 146.8.83 is a standout from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s adventurous Master Compressor line, blending the brand’s technical refinement with practical travel functionality. Introduced in the early 2000s, it features a robust 41.5 mm stainless-steel case with the signature compression-key crowns—a hallmark of the collection that enhances water resistance and gives the watch its sporty, tool-watch character. At its heart beats the automatic calibre 923, a reliable JLC in-house movement that powers not only the time and date but also a second time-zone sub-dial with a city selector window at 6 o’clock, allowing the wearer to track another time zone with a simple crown adjustment.

Unlike many travel watches of its era, the Geographic kept its layout elegant and intuitive, balancing utility with legibility: a power-reserve indicator at 10 o’clock, a small seconds at 6, and clean dauphine hands beneath a slightly domed sapphire crystal. The combination of compressor crowns, practical world-time functionality, and JLC’s finely finished movement makes the 146.8.83 a favorite among enthusiasts who appreciate purposeful design and mechanical ingenuity. Today, it remains a collector-friendly travel companion—a watch that bridges sporty robustness and haute-horlogerie sophistication, embodying Jaeger-LeCoultre’s early-2000s spirit of innovation.

Model – Master Compressor Geographic
Reference – 146.8.83
Year – 2015
Size – 41.5mm
Dial – Black
Case Material – Steel
Bracelet Material – Leather
Movement – Automatic
Power Reserve –
Water resistance – 100m
Condition – 8/10
Accs – Full Set
Remarks –