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The currently leading in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings, JENSON BUTTON relies on the Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre; In his fifth victory in Monaco, 24 May 2009, Button was spotted wearing a MASTER COMPRESSOR EXTREME LAB.

As the technicians and engineers of Formula 1, the research division of JAEGER-LECOULTRE continually creates new inventions and technical improvements. This “think tank” has the task to explore techniques and to experiment with projects that are still not directly linked to the development of new watches; but in the future, the development of mechanical timepieces can play an important role. This spirit is one of the reasons why the new F1 Constructor BRAWN GP has settled the jobs; computer simulations specialist and material researcher were working together side by side with the watchmaker, JAEGER-LECOULTRE.

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme Lab as worn by Jenson Button

The Master Compressor Extreme LAB is the first product of this newly established think-tank and the world’s first completely lubricant-free wristwatch.

Traditional mechanical movements use oils or grease to ensure the ideal operating of all the parts in motion. These take the form of oils in varying degrees of fineness for parts with high translation or rotation speeds, or grease for parts subject to powerful pressures or stresses. Unfortunately, the properties of such oils and grease deteriorates over time and the performances of the movement likewise decline if these lubricants are not replaced in due time.

Unlike the traditional watches, The Master Compressor Extreme LAB is powered by a new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988C which proves itself fully capable of running smoothly for years without any wear of its parts or deterioration of its performance.

It is a perfect watch for the need of Formula 1 Race as it is guaranteed to have full performance for many years, even in extreme temperatures (-40° and +60°C) and strong vibrations. While the conventional watches’ oil or grease freeze and bring the movement to a halt, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB continues its task at ease by any such factors.

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB as worn by Jenson Button

The Jaeger-LeCoultre 988C performs a new precision benchmark of a new geometry of the balance, the use of new lighter and more resistant materials in the escapement, and a latest-generation tourbillon regulator.
This limited edition JAEGER-LECOULTRE JENSON BUTTON’S WATCH is fashioned in a high-tech garment, anticipating the future of watchmaking. Six patents have been filed to merge the technology and inventiveness.

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB - caseback

Available in limited quantities, this JENSON BUTTON’S WATCH feature unique concepts:

• A lubricant-free watch
• Resistance to extreme temperatures: - 40° / + 60° C
• Innovative character rewarded by six patents
• Movement entirely redesigned and created by Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Two years of intense development
• High-tech design: carbon and titanium case Flagship complications
• Automatic tourbillon with a large variable inertia balance (11.5mg x cm2) oscillating at a high frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour
• Two time zones
• Pointer-type AM/PM indication at 12 o’clock
• Patented jumping date display between 15 and 16 linked to local time, arranged on either side of the tourbillon

Pointer Type AM/PM indication on Jaeger LeCoultre Watch - Master Compressor Extreme LAB

Technical characteristics

• 307 parts
• Mechanical automatic movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988C
• 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 hertz
• A barrel
• Tourbillon with magnesium carriage
• Two time zones
• AM/PM indication with local time
• Central pointer-type calendar displays that jumps over the tourbillon carriage
• Movement diameter 30.0 mm
• Movement thickness 7.05 mm
• Case diameter 45.0 mm
• Case thickness 14.80 mm
• Operational between -40° and +60°C
• No oil, no grease
• Iridium platinum oscillating weight with carbon base
• Black diamond pallet-stones
• Easium jewels
• 48-hour power reserve
• Water-resistant to 100 metres
• Crafted in carbon and titanium
• Exclusive, limited annual production
• Reference: Q179T470

Jenson Button F1 Monaco Victory 2009

Jenson Alexander Lyons Button (born 19 January 1980 in Frome, Somerset) is a British Formula One racing driver from England. He currently drives for the BRAWN GP TEAM. He first drove in Formula One in the 2000 Season with the Williams team. He won his first Grand Prix in Hungary, on 6 August 2006. Following the withdrawal of Honda from the sport in December 2008, he was left without a drive for the 2009 season until Ross Brawn led a management buyout of the team in late February 2009 and Button suddenly found himself in a highly competitive, Mercedes-engined car. He has gone on to win six of the first seven races so far this season (2009), breaking a record by becoming only the third driver to do so, with Michael Schumacher and Jim Clark.

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