JLC Master Chronograph Aston Martin Review

amanico · 2016-05-25T00:06:20Z

Nicolas reviews the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, critiquing its design elements like the date and branding. Explore this rare JLC.

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Nicolas (amanico) presents the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, offering a critical aesthetic analysis of this rarely seen timepiece. He argues that while the watch is appealing, certain design choices—specifically the date display, the 'Automatique' text, and the prominent Aston Martin logo—detract from its potential for 'killing beauty.' Nicolas invites a discussion on how these details impact the overall purity and strength of the dial.

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We saw this version a very few times, in the real or in pictures.

I recently fell on some pictures of this Master Chronograph, in my hard disc:

And immediately thought was we were not far from a very appealing watch.

What is missing, here?

Remove the date, even if it has the good taste to match with the rest of the dial, but I still persist, without date, the dial would look more " pure ", cleaner, stronger, even.

Then, the word " Automatique, " was not necessary. We all know that the Cal 751 is automatic. Ok, it is in red, but a red JLC signature would have been awesome.

The Aston Logo was not necessary, either: Put it on the case back, it would be enough.

The Devil is in the details. And yes, I persist, we are not far from a killing beauty... Without these details.

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2016-05-25 00:06:35

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite an aversion to the movement, a contributor found themselves trying to like the watch across its three dial variants, noting the perfect dauphine hands on the Aston Martin edition but disliking the co-branding.
A debate emerged regarding the necessity of a date function on watches, with one member arguing that while iconic watches like the Submariner have dates, many collectors would prefer them without, especially on tool watches.
Another collector shared images of a similar JLC Master Chronograph, noting it was a regular catalog version that is no longer on the website, suggesting it might be a boutique-only model.
The discussion highlighted that while a date function was once a sign of progress in the mid-20th century, for modern classic dress watches, many prefer a cleaner, no-date dial.
One member suggested that a red JLC logo would have been a more effective colorful accent than the 'Automatique' text, while acknowledging that date functions can be acceptable on GMT or Memovox watches.

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Baron - Mr Red

May 25, 2016

on this.....

....i could live with it all.....but the date is superfluous on this style of watch.

amanico

May 25, 2016

That is my main issue, too. [nt]

Baron - Mr Red

May 25, 2016

i am not perhaps as adamant.....

....i feel that certain watches are improved by the addition of a date function......some watches improved significantly. Yet, for other watches, it is an unnecessary function that detracts from the central DNA of the watch.

amanico

May 25, 2016

Totally agree. On the Polaris, for example, it is part of the DNA. On this Chrono, it was not mandatory, in my opinion. [nt]

Esharp

May 25, 2016

Interesting...

Which watches do you feel benefit from the date? (Not counting, of course, watches where the date complication is a particular feature - PCs, ACs, or even a \'big date\'.) Best E.

Baron - Mr Red

May 25, 2016

Specifically.....

.....watches where the date is an integral part. As you mention, AC, PC. Also where multi complications are present grand complications.

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